Gulf Coast Climate Change Adaptation Pilot Study

摘要: Climate change-related issues place substantial operating and financial burdens on public transit agencies, particularly in coastal settings. Gulf of Mexico agencies their constituents are especially vulnerable to natural hazards resulting from extreme heat, flooding, high winds. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has billions dollars assets across the U.S., many which threatened by adverse impacts climate change. Reducing weather events long-term change is a key goal for Coast as well FTA. study was one seven adaptation pilot studies. purpose two-fold: provide benefit three specific project member compile practical information all agencies. While great deal been written about expected change, little work focused specifically implications along Mexico. report addresses strategy gap providing following: background description Coast, survey past severity various events, conceptual framework planning adapting vulnerability matrix tools, case examples previous/ongoing strategies, detailed methodology using geographic system (GIS) spatial data assess assets. As continue plan emergency such hurricanes begin proactively effects they will reduce risk improve safety. Using this baseline guide, can renew finite thus increasing agency staff capabilities, protecting valuable assets, improving rider