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Jennifer L. Hall From:Craig A Durfey <cadurfey@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, October To:assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; Assemblymember.Nguyen@assembly.ca.gov; Assemblymember.Davies@assembly.ca.gov; assemblymember.friedman@assembly.ca.gov; Craig A Durfey; Public Records Request; Public Comment; Charlie Larwood; kevin.chan@fire.ca.gov; Bob Harden; Nick Dibs; admin@voiceofoc.org; dfigueroa@cde.ca.gov Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Fwd: FW: OPEN LETTER PUBLIC COMMENT SCHOOL BUS An Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire! AND ELECTRIC BIKES, POWER SUBSATION BATTERY FIRE. Attachments:open letter about electric school busses.pdf; Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) and Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) _ Caltrans.pdf; city of garden grove traffic commission Local Roadway Safety Program a03012022.pdf Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. 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AND ELECTRIC BIKES, POWER SUBSATION BATTERY FIRE. OPEN LETTER PUBLIC COMMENT SCHOOL BUS An Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire! AND ELECTRIC BIKES, POWER SUBSATION BATERY FIRE. 10-22-2022 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. GARDEN GROVE, CA 92842 2 CELL SOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COM FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf new website socialemotionalpaws.org Mayor Steve Jones City of Garden Grove 11222 Acacia Pkwy, Garden Grove, CA 92840 (714) 741-5000 President Bob Harden GGUSD Board 10331 Stanford Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92840 1-714-663-6111 November 1 Orange County Board of Education 3 Board Room Orange County Department of Education 200 Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 November 2, 2022 Mark A. Murphy OCTA Chairman 550 S. Main Street Orange, CA 92868 1-714-560-6282 Board Meeting 10-24-22 California Transportation Commission 1120 N Street, MS 52 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 654-4245 thth Board meeting Dec 7 & 8 2022 Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond State Board President State Board of Education 1430 N Street, Room 5111 4 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-319-0827 Instructional Quality Commission c/o California Department of Education Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division 1430 N Street, Suite 3207 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: 916-319-0881; Fax: 916-319-0172 Email: iqc@cde.ca.gov Mike Torres, Executive Director Instructional Quality Commission Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division (CFIRD) California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Room 3207 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: 916-323-6946; Fax: 916-319-0172 Email: mtorres@cde.ca.gov Deniece Figueroa, Commission Liaison CFIRD, Director's Office California Department of Education 5 1430 N Street, Room 3207 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: 916-319-0450; Fax: 916-319-0172 Email: dfigueroa@cde.ca.gov Susan Sweeney, Analyst CFIRD, Director's Office California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Room 3207 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: 916-319-0442; Fax: 916-319-0172 Email: ssweeney@cde.ca.gov Office of Superintendent Tony Thurmond California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Suite 5602 Sacramento, CA 95814-5901 (916) 319-0800 Orange County Board Supervisor 400 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Don Barnes 6 Sheriff-Coroner Orange County Sheriff’s Department 550 North Flower Street Santa Ana CA 92703 714-647-1807 OCFA Executive Regional Fire Operations and Training Center Board Room 1 Fire Authority Road Irvine, CA 92602 Thursday, October 27, 2022 Governor Gavin Newsom 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-2841 Fax: (916) 558-3160 CA State Senate CA State Assembly CA State Fire Marshall 7 State Board Fire Services Office of the State Fire Marshal 715 P Street, Mountain Conference Room, Sacramento, CA 95814 Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Liane Randolph The California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 katrina.castellano@arb.ca.gov Open letter, to whom it may concern Request this be as a written public comment, SCHOOL BUS An Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire! AND ELECTRIC BIKES, POWER SUBSATION BATERY FIRE. When a series of events with news stories about electric battery transportation catching on fire creating public safety at risk and reports power substation had battery cell the caught-on fire causing the community to stay in shelter in place to avoid the air plume a cloud when Tesla Megapack battery caught fire at PG&E substation in California. Richard Stedman, an air pollution control officer for the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) said in general lithium-ion battery fires can emit toxic constituents like hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acid. To are first responder lives at risk reports Federal regulators warn of risks to firefighters from electrical vehicle fires (nbcnews.com) 8 Children in electric battery bus place them vulnerable to be where a fire rapidly could occur exposing them to toxic chemicals to unable to evacuate in time that Risk to me is too risky when we have proven option are safely ,effective, to the overall to the environment that homes in St George Utah caught fire from electric battery bike caught on fire, that being said is it worth losing homes to leave them to rebuild their homes with what they paid for the inflation to the insurance policy with most have the minimum coverage. (5) Multiple units burn at St. George over- 55 community, fire chief warns about charging batteries – St George News (stgeorgeutah.com) and School Bus Caught Fire In Florida But Heroic Driver Kept 40 Kids Safe (godupdates.com) Alternative option ought to weight into overall benefits compared to battery at this time reports that Manufacturing errors, Joule heating (short circuit & thermal runaway), exposure to extreme heat, or damage to the battery cell wall may lead to fire. A compromised battery may be at an elevated risk for fire when the electric vehicle is parked, not driven or, charging. Electric vehicle fires can exceed 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Electric Vehicle Battery Fire Risks - Terrell • Hogan terrellhogan.com/electric-vehicle-battery-fire-risks/ terrellhogan.com/electric-vehicle-battery-fire-risks/Electric Vehicle Battery Fire Risks - Terrell • Hogan (terrellhogan.com) November 17, 2020 Wayne Hogan In The Last Few Months, Electric Vehicles Have Been Recalled Due To Battery Fire Dangers. At Terrell • Hogan, We Know That It’s Best To Try To Find Ways To Prevent Injury And Loss Before It Happens, But Until There’s A Solution To This Dangerous Defect, We Will Continue To Repeat Information Electric Car Battery Fire Defects. Electric Vehicle Battery Fire Risks While automakers have been racing to design, produce, and promote their electric vehicles, they’re being confronted with a problem- battery-related fire risks. 9 How do Electric Vehicle Batteries Work? The energy storage system in electric cars comes in the form of a rechargeable battery. These batteries can hold large amounts of energy in a small space. Current electric vehicle battery technology is designed for extended life (typically about 8-10 years or 100,000 miles). Battery type varies depending on whether a vehicle is all-electric (AEV) or plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV). Fire Risks The most aggressive fires have involved lithium-based batteries, which can self- ignite and are difficult to extinguish. Manufacturing errors, Joule heating (short circuit & thermal runaway), exposure to extreme heat, or damage to the battery cell wall may lead to fire. A compromised battery may be at an elevated risk for fire when the electric vehicle is parked, not driven or, charging. An Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire! Everything You Should Know Big Bear Lake Tour Bus Fire With many intense stories about electric cars catching fire and past disasters of overheating lithium-ion cellphone batteries, it’s reasonable to be uptight about lithium-ion battery fires, especially for fast respondent workers. An Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire! (socialemotionalpaws.com) Ultimate Guide to Understanding Recent Electric Bus Fire Need a Lawyer? 10 How often does it happen? Going by the famous local news highlighting a particular electric bus fire in Hamden, Connecticut, you can’t determine when to expect electric vehicle fires and successfully mitigate them. Fire officials in the Hamden fire department announced that their firefighter crews responded to an electric bus fire at the CT Transit bus depot parking lot. They had difficulty extinguishing the fire because of the thermal chemical process in the lithium-ion battery, which continually reignites the fire and produces great heat. In such situations, you let lithium-ion battery fires burn out, as stated by the fire officials at the bus accident location. The fire didn’t have any fatalities, but two CT transit workers were taken to the hospital as a precaution for smoke exposure and a firefighter for heat exhaustion. Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire! | Everything To Know (ehlinelaw.com) Moreover, the news traveled fast like wildfires in local news and social media as the story differs from what the EV industry says about electric vehicles. Why the Electric Bus Caught Fire The cause of the electric bus fire at the CT Transit bus depot is still a mystery to many. Fire officials can really say what went wrong as the matter is still under investigation. 11 Far from this occurrence, a France-based operator for RATP decided to pull out a fleet of 149 electric buses because two of them burst into flames and cause damage in a span of one month. The explosion happened near a famous Paris bank, and the video recording shows a Bolloré brand electric bus bursting into flames circulated widely on social media. What seems to baffle social media users is that the two incidents raised more questions than answers – as the people in charge didn’t really know what made the electric buses catch fire. According to Forbes, battery fires occur in an electric vehicle for two reasons: A crash damages the cells in Li-ion batteries, leading to a battery explosion, causing a fire that engulfs the entire body of the electric vehicle. The second reason is manufacturing defects. Forbes reports that most EV lithium batteries fire result from manufacturers’ defects. It continues to report that EV fires are sporadic, but the lithium-ion cell is tough to extinguish when they do happen. Other Incidents of Battery Fire The first incident of an electric bus catching fire due to a lithium-ion battery’s individual cells that made social media users go frenzy was the electric RATP bus in Perugia, Italy. The electric bus caught fire after battery explosions that consumed the entire vehicle. 12 At the very beginning of the footage, you can see a small explosion occur on the bus’s rooftop, where the batteries are located. It then burst into huge flames, which produces great heat that completely consumed the entire vehicle. According to the firefighters contacted, this 71-line bus mobilized around thirty workers to extinguish the fire, but all was in vain. Moreover, the Perugia fire command acted at a breakneck speed to extinguish the fire, but everything burned down due to a thermal chemical process in the batteries. Luckily, no one was injured in this accident. Social media users, however, had reservations, with some saying, ‘what could have happened if passengers were on board?’ The incident, however, made the RATP bus temporarily withdraw electric automobiles from their fleet. Preventive Measures for an Electric Bus Fire Fire Officials from Hamden Fire Department that tried to stop the electric bus fire in a parking lot at the CT Transit bus depot in State Street remember standing there shooting so much water. Still, the fire continually reignited, making the fire hard to put out. With many other battery fires on the rise apart from the CT Transit bus depot and the one in Paris, electric vehicle manufacturers and the EV Industry are investing millions in developing a next-generation battery that can take up the solid-state cells. By replacing the slurry substance on natural gas batteries that cause a fire in a thermal chemical process with solid-state batteries, they’ll become fireproof limiting instances of natural gas battery fires. 13 Who Is Held Responsible for Electric Bus Fires? Looking back at the electric bus that caught fire in a parking lot at the CT Transit bus depot in State Street, two C T Transit workers and one firefighter got injured. The incident caused these workers to suffer injuries as a result of someone’s negligence. They’ll need to hold the responsible party liable for their injuries. Personal injury attorneys practicing tort law in Los Angeles would be in a position to help these workers seek compensation for damages. After a successful review of the case in such a situation (for the one firefighter who had heat exhaustion injuries or the two workers who went for precautionary treatment for black smoke exposure), the two parties can sign a fee agreement to start the legal process. Award-winning attorneys at Ehline Law Firm can help any victim of workplace injuries to file claims and get the justice they deserve. Schedule a free consultation with them at (213) 596-9642 to discuss your case. Schedule a Free Consultation with Los Angeles Ehline Law Firm for a Free Case Review Many workers, like the ones who incurred injuries while on the job, suffer injuries daily. These workers need some sort of protection to compensate them for damages they suffer on the job. Insurance companies will always try to downplay the situation in order to forfeit paying a settlement. Therefore, these workers must contact reputed personal injury attorneys as soon as possible to help them secure a fair settlement. 14 These workers need to file a personal injury claim to get a monetary award for the damages they incurred. They must speak to a personal injury lawyer who’ll help them determine their legal course of action. Plaintiffs should, therefore, contact Ehline Law at (833) LETS-SUE today to start their legal journey. Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire! | Everything To Know (ehlinelaw.com) Nearly 22,000 e-bikes being sold for $930 on Amazon, Walmart and Sears are being recalled due to risk of their batteries EXPLODING Nearly 22k e-bikes being sold on Amazon and Walmart are being recalled due to batteries exploding | Daily Mail Online Tesla Megapack battery caught fire at PG&E substation in California Tesla Megapack battery caught fire at PG&E substation in California (cnbc.com) Multiple units burn at St. George over-55 community, fire chief warns about charging batteries (5) Multiple units burn at St. George over-55 community, fire chief warns about charging batteries – St George News (stgeorgeutah.com) School Bus Caught Fire In Florida But Heroic Driver Kept 40 Kids Safe (godupdates.com) 15 Electric car batteries are catching fire and that could be a big turnoff to buyers | CNN Business An Electric Bus Caught Fire After Battery Explosion in Paris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r-yN8SugWM Apr 30, 2022 · An Electric Bus Caught Fire After Battery Explosion in Paris A video recording shows the start of the fire which completely consumed an electric RATP bus on F... The Orange County Fire Authority battles a fire from a burning Tesla after it crashed into a garage in Lake Forest, Calif., on Aug. 25, 2017. When firefighters removed the SUV from the garage to assess the fire, they identified the fuel source as the SUV's high-voltage battery pack. Federal regulators warn of risks to firefighters from electrical vehicle fires (nbcnews.com) An Electric Bus Caught Fire After Battery Explosion in Paris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r-yN8SugWM Apr 30, 2022 · An Electric Bus Caught Fire After Battery Explosion in Paris a video recording shows the start of the fire which completely consumed an electric RATP bus on F... How many electric school buses are in the United States? Contact leah.lazer@wri.org for previous versions of this article. Electric school bus adoption continues to expand in the United States. School districts and fleet operators have now committed 12,275 electric school buses in 38 states. The State of Electric School Bus Adoption in the US www.wri.org/insights/where- electric-school-buses-us 16 I. Authorization to Apply for California’s Hybrid Voucher Incentive Project Funding for New Electric School Buses GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA October 18, 2022 6. BUSINESS Agenda Item 6 – I: Authorization to Apply for California’s Hybrid Voucher Incentive Project Funding for New Electric School Buses The district is in the process of expanding its school bus fleet to begin transporting additional students in the 2023-24 school year who currently receive transportation from our contractor, Durham School Services. California’s Hybrid and Zero\[1\]Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) provides point-of-sale vouchers to make zero-emission and near-zero-emission technology more affordable for fleets. Much of the HVIP funding is first-come, first-served once all program criteria are met. Transportation Services would like to apply for this funding, and if approved and awarded, the HVIP vouchers would offset the cost of purchasing six new electric buses by $140,250 per bus, saving the district a total of $841,500. GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (ggusd.us) OCTA Debuts First Plug-in Battery Electric Buses April 21, 2022 17 The pilot program will eventually include 10 plug-in buses to be tested along with hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses as part of push toward 100% zero-emission fleet ORANGE – While Earth Day provides a chance once a year to focus on environmental protection, the Orange County Transportation Authority remains committed at all times to protecting what makes the county such a special place to live and to keeping people moving with a balanced and sustainable transportation system. \[(? News reports Batteries are catching on fire. Polluting the air toxic chemicals) \] The latest effort toward a greener Orange County is the introduction of the first two plug-in battery electric buses into the county’s fleet of OC Buses. The two plug-in electric buses have begun operating on routes throughout various parts of the county, part of a pilot program of 10 plug-in electric buses that will be tested. The remaining eight buses are expected to be delivered later this year. “This is another important step toward zero-emission transportation technology – one that will help bring even cleaner air quality to Orange County,” said OCTA Chairman Mark A. Murphy, also the Mayor of Orange. “This is a great opportunity for us to test the latest technologies to ensure we continue providing the highest level of safe, reliable transit.” \[ News reports school bus electric battery catching on fire ??} In 2020, OCTA also began operating 10 hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses. This new pilot will help determine which technology – or mix of technologies – will work best for Orange County moving forward. The move is part of OCTA’s plan to convert the OC Bus fleet to 100% zero- emission technology by 2040. 18 The $10.4 million contract with New Flyer of America, Inc. was approved by the OCTA Board of Directors in 2020 for the 10 plug-in electric buses. The buses may not be immediately distinguishable from other OC Buses to passengers, since they carry the familiar blue, white and orange branding. They are charged through a plug-in port either in the front or back of the bus and the batteries are not visible on board. Similar to the hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses, they carry a logo that reads: “Zero Emission for a Healthy Community.” \[(? News reports Batteries are catching on fire. Polluting the air toxic chemicals)\] OCTA is also working with Southern California Edison to install a new transformer and other infrastructure at OCTA’s Garden Grove base to enable charging of all 10 buses, with an option to expand when more plug-in buses are purchased. OCTA has already gradually transitioned its fleet over the years, from diesel- burning buses to clean-burning renewable compressed natural gas (CNG) buses with near-zero-emission engines. The state has set a requirement to transition to complete zero-emission transit within the next 20 years. Two years ago, OCTA approved a zero-emission bus (ZEB) rollout plan, which was submitted to the California Air Resources Board. The plan is not a commitment to a specific type of technology. OCTA is testing both hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses and plug-in battery electric buses to determine which ZEBs best meet OCTA’s needs related to operations, maintenance, and cost, among other factors. 19 The 10 plug-in electric buses are each the standard 40-foot length with capacity of up to 76 riders. The buses have an estimated range of 160 to 200 miles between charges, which will allow them to run for a full day and be charged nightly at the bus base. When all 10 of the buses arrive, five are scheduled to run on a new Bravo! limited- stop route between Anaheim and South Coast Metro in Santa Ana. The other five will operate throughout Orange County. The hydrogen fuel-cell buses, which also create no emissions, began operating in January 2020, when OCTA debuted its hydrogen fueling station in Santa Ana. In all, it represented a $22.9 million investment. More than half of that funding – $12.5 million – came from California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities. The plug-in buses are paid for by a mix of state funding, including through the Solutions for Congested Corridors (SCCP) and State of Good Repair (SGR) programs, and through the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) administered by Caltrans. OCTA operates more than 500 buses in the regular OC Bus system across Orange County. For now, most of those buses run on CNG with near-zero-emission engines but OCTA is working toward the goal of producing zero emissions. OCTA will begin phasing in additional zero-emission buses as part of future bus purchases. At the same time, staff will continue to analyze emerging technologies and work with partners to secure funding for purchase, operations and maintenance of the buses. 20 The effort aligns with California’s Innovative Clean Transit Rule, a first-of-its kind regulation in the U.S. that sets a goal for public transit agencies to gradually transition to 100% zero-emission bus fleets by 2040. The Innovative Clean Transit Rule is part of the state’s comprehensive program helping to achieve California’s air quality and climate goals. Edit Post (godaddy.com) In my own opinion and supporter for Safe Route to Schools Ca State schools over all have not fully been embrace activity many positive benefits come from this form of transportation, mental health exercise ,improves positive behavior, family time who walk or ride to school, reduces parents clogging the street cars idle during morning then afternoon to where on cant traverse in front of schools in my community that I have witness GGUSD schools in Garden Grove CA . Traffic engineers with their license by the State of CA make very difficult to respond to community needs with Active transportations from view point the that I reside the traffic commission hardly ever meets without staff spoon feeding them nothing move forward they have no vision by themselves. To bring greater utilization of alternative transportation to impact on the environment in my own opinion we need traffic engineer be held accountable to the CA State licensing board to determine what corrections in their action has on the public safety, to the environment call for legislation to require a complaint form be created to allow greater oversight .Improve infrastructure separated jersey barriers filled with water to improve safety to legislation to require using thermos plastics paint striping Jun 27, 2022 · Benefits of Thermoplastic can last up to eight times longer than paint and is resistant to fading, chipping, peeling, and cracking. It can withstand heavy traffic Thermoplastic Vs. Common Paint For Pavement Marking: Which One Is Right For Your Project? - Standard Striping Inc., the higher reflective durability helps visibility in my own opinion the over cost savings up front cost will be far better to ensure public safety is the highest determination vs cost to initial up front cost and legislation to require be used currently in my city we don’t offer a rotational striping plan to maintain our roads it a call-in bass. That in our city of Garden Grove many streets bike lanes, traffic stripping road street striping is worn out or missing and the city study requirements from the call for a Local Roadway Safety Program . 21 Presentation by AGA Engineers Road Reduction safety a grant for $ 79,000. Outside traffic engineers School Districts in my own opinion need greater oversight with active transportation through Improve lighting infrastructure along our master plan such as Lampson between Broadhurst west on Lampson street lights very dark with bike lane stripping very worn out yet the has been designated as cross over artery with the reports Streeting is factor accident Microsoft Word - a03012022 (ggcity.org) GARDEN GROVE TRAFFIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, March 01, 2022 ,.6:00 P.M. ,Community Meeting Center 11300 STANFORD AVENUE, 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS. Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) and Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) 1. What is an LRSP? Federal regulations require each State has a Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). An SHSP is a statewide data-driven traffic safety plan that coordinates the efforts of a wide range of organizations to reduce traffic accident fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. In coordination with federal, state, local and private sector safety stakeholders, the SHSP establishes goals, objectives, and emphasis (or challenge) areas. The SHSP address the 4Es of traffic safety: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency Services. Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) and Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) | Caltrans research BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING Adopted by Convention Delegates May 3, 1973 Reviewed by Board of Managers July 2012 22 WHEREAS, The increased popularity and use of the bicycle has caused an upsurge in the number of bicycle-related injuries and fatalities; and WHEREAS, Research has established a pressing need for the education and training of the bicyclist; and WHEREAS, The National PTA in its Statement of Principles (Safety item) states: “We believe that all children and youth should have an education that develops safe habits and attitudes and should have an environment free from avoidable physical hazards;” and WHEREAS, There is no compulsory bicycle safety education and training program, such as driver training programs; now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the California State PTA and its local units support state and community action to encourage bicycle safety programs in the elementary schools beginning with a primary program for grades K through 3; and be it further RESOLVED, That the California State PTA and its local units support state and community action to institute bicycle safety education and training programs in the 23 elementary schools, to begin no later than the third grade. BicycleSafetyEducationAndTraining.pdf (capta.org) Palo Alto is a nationally recognized leader in helping encourage more families to choose safe and active school commutes. Check out our new Public Service Announcement about Palo Alto’s Safe Routes to School program and learn how you can join the movement. (1209) Safe Routes to School Program - YouTube Greater accountability through legislation with oversight of the investment will provide greater opportunities such as school district fully where possible locations to provide early start k-3 good habits in life as the CA state PTA has rd identify in their resolution back May 3, 1973. Greater investments with roads that are deteriorating from deferred maintance with using less expensive stripping paint that has short life span to compare to more durable Thermoplastic has been study to very cost effective as well as more brilliant at night. Electric batteries in the past when recharge have known to long with charging heat up that being said today with current science battery development has in my own opinion is not ready to be this alternative with the cost to replace the worn- out batteries to then where we store the used batteries sent waste, it like back in my day people were hugging trees to save them even camp out so great idea was to go to plastic, now more environmental pollution that paper is recyclable than plastic. The public safety of children in electric buses, to the air when the batter explodes into the air toxic chemical pollute the air. Thank You 24 Craig A. Durfey 25 AGENDA GARDEN GROVE TRAFFIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING March 01, 2022 6:00 P.M. Community Meeting Center 11300 STANFORD AVENUE ROLL CALL: Chair Arbgast, Vice Chair Cepeda, Commissioner Flanders, Commissioner Laricchia, Commissioner Sanders, Commissioner Vázquez, and Commissioner Webb Members of the public desiring to speak on any item of public interest, excluding any item on the agenda except Public Hearings, must do so during Oral Communications at the beginning of the meeting. Each speaker shall fill out a card stating name and address, to be presented to the Recording Secretary, and shall be limited to five (5) minutes. Members of the public wishing to address Public Hearing items shall do so at the time of the Public Hearing. Any person requiring auxiliary aids and services due to a disability should contact the City Clerk’s Office to arrange for special accommodations. (Government Code §5494.3.2). All revised or additional documents and writings related to any items on the agenda, which are distributed to all or a majority of the Traffic Commission Commissioners within 72 hours of a meeting, shall be available for public inspection (1) at the Engineering Services Division during normal business hours; and (2) Community Meeting Center at the time of the meeting. Agenda item descriptions are intended to give a brief, general description of the item to advise the public of the item’s general nature. The Traffic Commission may take legislative action it deems appropriate with respect to the item and is not limited to the recommended action indicated in staff reports or the agenda. 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 3. RECEIVE AND FILE MINUTES November 02, 2021 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Local Roadway Safety Program Presentation by AGA Engineers 5. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS 6. MATTERS FROM STAFF 7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Garden Grove Traffic Commission is adjourned to May 03, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue. Home Programs Local Assistance Federal and State Programs Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Local Roadway Safety Plans and Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) and Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) 1. What is an LRSP? Federal regulations require each State has a Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). An SHSP is a statewide data-driven tra ic safety plan that coordinates the e orts of a wide range of organizations to reduce tra ic accident fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. In coordination with federal, state, local and private sector safety stakeholders, the SHSP establishes goals, objectives, and emphasis (or challenge) areas. The SHSP address the 4Es of tra ic safety: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency Services. While the SHSP is used as a statewide approach for improving roadway safety, A Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) can be a means for providing local and rural road owners with an opportunity to address unique highway safety needs in their jurisdictions while contributing to the success of the SHSP. The process of preparing an LRSP creates a framework to systematically identify and analyze safety problems and recommend safety improvements. Preparing an LRSP facilitates the development of local agency partnerships and collaboration, resulting in a prioritized list of improvements and actions that can demonstrate a defined need and contribute to the statewide plan. The LRSP o ers a proactive approach to addressing safety needs and demonstrates agency responsiveness to safety challenges. An LRSP provides a framework for organizing stakeholders to identify, analyze, and prioritize roadway safety improvements on local and rural roads. The process of developing an LRSP can be tailored to local protocols, needs, and issues. 2. LRSP requirement for applying to the HSIP funds In order to apply for the HSIP funds, an agency must have completed their LRSP or an equivalent of the LRSP, such as Systemic Safety Analysis Report (SSAR) or Vision Zero Action Plan. Other equivalents of the LRSP may be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis. The LRSP or its equivalent must be updated and validated at least every five years. When an agency submits an HSIP funding application, the agency must self-certify that an LRSP or its equivalent has been completed. The agency must provide a copy of the safety plan upon request. It is strongly recommended that the LRSP (or its equivalent) and its update be approved by the agency's Board or Council. If an agency has finalized their LRSP at the application due date of the call-for-projects but the LRSP has not yet been approved by the Board or Council, the agency is eligible to submit project applications. 3. Useful documents and links: National Association of County Engineers (NACE) – A Template for Local Roadway Safety Plan (Word File) FHWA - Local and Rural Road Safety Briefing Sheets: Local Road Safety Plans FHWA - Developing Safety Plans: A Manual for Local and Rural Road (2012) FHWA - Local Road Safety Plan Do-It-Yourself Website FHWA, Systemic Safety Project Selection Tool (2013) About Caltrans Contact Us ADA Certification Request ADA Compliant Documents Settings Translate Travel Work with Caltrans Programs Caltrans Near Me Search 4. Call for LRSP Applications: In addition to the $10 million that CTC has allocated in 2019, CTC allocated another $8 million of state funds in June 2020, for the purpose of assisting local agencies in developing their local roadway safety plans. The funds will be awarded to the applicants on a "first come first serve" basis. There is no application deadline. Caltrans will continue to accept applications as long as the funding is available. NOTE: As of October 20, 2021, all LRSP funding has been awarded to local agencies. Caltrans does not accept new LRSP applications. Accessibility Assistance: Caltrans makes every attempt to ensure our documents are accessible. Due to variances between assistive technologies, there may be portions of this document which are not accessible. Where documents cannot be made accessible, we are committed to providing alternative access to the content. Should you need additional assistance, please contact us at (916) 654-2852 or visit Request ADA compliant Documents . Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is needed to complete the application form. You may download it for free. Please submit the application to HSIPDoNotReply@dot.ca.gov with cc to the District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE). List of funded LRSP projects: Click the below link to view or download a list of funded LRSP projects. 5. Implementation of the funded LRSP Applications: A er an LRSP application has been selected for funding, the local agency will need to make a request for funding allocation before they can proceed to implement their analysis/report-only project. The deadline to submit the request for LRSP funding allocation is April 30, 2022. Exception may only be granted on a case-by case basis. Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) The state-funded Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) was established in 2016. The state funding for the SSARP program is made available by exchanging the local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) federal funds for State Highway Account (SHA) funds. The intent of this program is to assist local agencies in performing a collision analysis, identifying safety issues on their roadway networks, and developing a list of systemic low-cost countermeasures that can be used to prepare future HSIP and other safety program applications. PROJECT SELECTION SSARP Projects Selected in 2016: On October 21, 2015, $10 million from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) was set aside and exchanged for state funds to implement the Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP). Caltrans made SSARP calls for applications in two phases (Februar y and April of 2016). 108 applications have been received requesting $17.6 million of state funds. A er prioritization, 61 projects with a total of $10 million of SSARP state funds were selected for implementation. FHWA – Local and Rural Road Safety Program Californiaʼs Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) Two identical LRSP webinars were held on September 9 and 11 , 2019. Click here for the handouts and the webinar recordings. th th LRSP Application Form and Form Instructions (PDF files. Right click to download) List of funded LRSP projects (PDF) (as of 10/20/2021) List of funded LRSP projects (PDF) (as of 09/14/2021) List of funded LRSP projects (PDF) (as of 08/02/2021) List of funded LRSP projects (PDF) (as of 06/21/2021) A General Guide for Implementing the LRSP Projects(PDF) Template for the LRSP funding allocation request(Word) (Right click to download) Template for the Finance Letter(Excel) ( Right click to download) SSARP Guidelines SSARP Projects Selected in 2017: In January, 2017, another $7.7 million of state funds was allocated by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to fund the SSARP applications that were initially submitted in the 2016 SSARP calls for applications but were unfunded at that time due to funding limitation. Follow the below link for a list of additional SSARP applications selected for funding. The funding allocation by the CTC was contingent upon Department of Finance (DOF) approval. The DOF has confirmed the availability of the $7.7 million of state funds for the SSARP program, and the local agencies can proceed with the funding allocation request for their specific projects. For instructions for implementing the SSARP projects, please review the information under “PROJECT IMPLEMENATION”. Project Implementation A er an SSARP application has been selected for funding, the local agency will then proceed to implement the analysis/report-only project. (Note: the allocation requests must be submitted to the DLAE by 5/30/2018.) Back to HSIP Home Page Please feel free to send comments regarding this web site to theDLA Webmaster. 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AND ELECTRIC BIKES, POWER SUBSATION BATERY FIRE. 10-22-2022 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. GARDEN GROVE, CA 92842 CELL SOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COM FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf new website socialemotionalpaws.org Mayor Steve Jones City of Garden Grove 11222 Acacia Pkwy, Garden Grove, CA 92840 (714) 741-5000 President Bob Harden GGUSD Board 10331 Stanford Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92840 1-714-663-6111 November 1 Orange County Board of Education Board Room Orange County Department of Education 200 Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 November 2, 2022 Mark A. Murphy OCTA Chairman 550 S. Main Street Orange, CA 92868 1-714-560-6282 Board Meeting 10-24-22 California Transportation Commission 1120 N Street, MS 52 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 654-4245 Board meeting Dec 7th & 8th 2022 Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond State Board President State Board of Education 1430 N Street, Room 5111 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-319-0827 Instructional Quality Commission c/o California Department of Education Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division 1430 N Street, Suite 3207 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: 916-319-0881; Fax: 916-319-0172 Email: iqc@cde.ca.gov Mike Torres, Executive Director Instructional Quality Commission Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division (CFIRD) California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Room 3207 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: 916-323-6946; Fax: 916-319-0172 Email: mtorres@cde.ca.gov Deniece Figueroa, Commission Liaison CFIRD, Director's Office California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Room 3207 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: 916-319-0450; Fax: 916-319-0172 Email: dfigueroa@cde.ca.gov Susan Sweeney, Analyst CFIRD, Director's Office California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Room 3207 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: 916-319-0442; Fax: 916-319-0172 Email: ssweeney@cde.ca.gov Office of Superintendent Tony Thurmond California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Suite 5602 Sacramento, CA 95814-5901 (916) 319-0800 Orange County Board Supervisor 400 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Don Barnes Sheriff-Coroner Orange County Sheriff’s Department 550 North Flower Street Santa Ana CA 92703 714-647-1807 OCFA Executive Regional Fire Operations and Training Center Board Room 1 Fire Authority Road Irvine, CA 92602 Thursday, October 27, 2022 Governor Gavin Newsom 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-2841 Fax: (916) 558-3160 CA State Senate CA State Assembly CA State Fire Marshall State Board Fire Services Office of the State Fire Marshal 715 P Street, Mountain Conference Room, Sacramento, CA 95814 Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Liane Randolph The California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 katrina.castellano@arb.ca.gov Open letter, to whom it may concern Request this be as a written public comment, SCHOOL BUS An Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire! AND ELECTRIC BIKES, POWER SUBSATION BATERY FIRE. When a series of events with news stories about electric battery transportation catching on fire creating public safety at risk and reports power substation had battery cell the caught-on fire causing the community to stay in shelter in place to avoid the air plume a cloud when Tesla Megapack battery caught fire at PG&E substation in California. Richard Stedman, an air pollution control officer for the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) said in general lithium-ion battery fires can emit toxic constituents like hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acid. To are first responder lives at risk reports Federal regulators warn of risks to firefighters from electrical vehicle fires (nbcnews.com) Children in electric battery bus place them vulnerable to be where a fire rapidly could occur exposing them to toxic chemicals to unable to evacuate in time that Risk to me is too risky when we have proven option are safely ,effective, to the overall to the environment that homes in St George Utah caught fire from electric battery bike caught on fire, that being said is it worth losing homes to leave them to rebuild their homes with what they paid for the inflation to the insurance policy with most have the minimum coverage. (5) Multiple units burn at St. George over-55 community, fire chief warns about charging batteries – St George News (stgeorgeutah.com) and School Bus Caught Fire In Florida But Heroic Driver Kept 40 Kids Safe (godupdates.com) Alternative option ought to weight into overall benefits compared to battery at this time reports that Manufacturing errors, Joule heating (short circuit & thermal runaway), exposure to extreme heat, or damage to the battery cell wall may lead to fire. A compromised battery may be at an elevated risk for fire when the electric vehicle is parked, not driven or, charging. Electric vehicle fires can exceed 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Electric Vehicle Battery Fire Risks - Terrell • Hogan terrellhogan.com/electric-vehicle-battery-fire-risks/ terrellhogan.com/electric-vehicle-battery-fire-risks/Electric Vehicle Battery Fire Risks - Terrell • Hogan (terrellhogan.com) November 17, 2020 Wayne Hogan In The Last Few Months, Electric Vehicles Have Been Recalled Due To Battery Fire Dangers. At Terrell • Hogan, We Know That It’s Best To Try To Find Ways To Prevent Injury And Loss Before It Happens, But Until There’s A Solution To This Dangerous Defect, We Will Continue To Repeat Information Electric Car Battery Fire Defects. Electric Vehicle Battery Fire Risks While automakers have been racing to design, produce, and promote their electric vehicles, they’re being confronted with a problem- battery-related fire risks. How do Electric Vehicle Batteries Work? The energy storage system in electric cars comes in the form of a rechargeable battery. These batteries can hold large amounts of energy in a small space. Current electric vehicle battery technology is designed for extended life (typically about 8-10 years or 100,000 miles). Battery type varies depending on whether a vehicle is all- electric (AEV) or plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV). Fire Risks The most aggressive fires have involved lithium-based batteries, which can self-ignite and are difficult to extinguish. Manufacturing errors, Joule heating (short circuit & thermal runaway), exposure to extreme heat, or damage to the battery cell wall may lead to fire. A compromised battery may be at an elevated risk for fire when the electric vehicle is parked, not driven or, charging. An Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire! Everything You Should Know Big Bear Lake Tour Bus Fire With many intense stories about electric cars catching fire and past disasters of overheating lithium-ion cellphone batteries, it’s reasonable to be uptight about lithium-ion battery fires, especially for fast respondent workers. An Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire! (socialemotionalpaws.com) Ultimate Guide to Understanding Recent Electric Bus Fire Need a Lawyer? How often does it happen? Going by the famous local news highlighting a particular electric bus fire in Hamden, Connecticut, you can’t determine when to expect electric vehicle fires and successfully mitigate them. Fire officials in the Hamden fire department announced that their firefighter crews responded to an electric bus fire at the CT Transit bus depot parking lot. They had difficulty extinguishing the fire because of the thermal chemical process in the lithium-ion battery, which continually reignites the fire and produces great heat. In such situations, you let lithium-ion battery fires burn out, as stated by the fire officials at the bus accident location. The fire didn’t have any fatalities, but two CT transit workers were taken to the hospital as a precaution for smoke exposure and a firefighter for heat exhaustion. Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire! | Everything To Know (ehlinelaw.com) Moreover, the news traveled fast like wildfires in local news and social media as the story differs from what the EV industry says about electric vehicles. Why the Electric Bus Caught Fire The cause of the electric bus fire at the CT Transit bus depot is still a mystery to many. Fire officials can really say what went wrong as the matter is still under investigation. Far from this occurrence, a France-based operator for RATP decided to pull out a fleet of 149 electric buses because two of them burst into flames and cause damage in a span of one month. The explosion happened near a famous Paris bank, and the video recording shows a Bolloré brand electric bus bursting into flames circulated widely on social media. What seems to baffle social media users is that the two incidents raised more questions than answers – as the people in charge didn’t really know what made the electric buses catch fire. According to Forbes, battery fires occur in an electric vehicle for two reasons: A crash damages the cells in Li-ion batteries, leading to a battery explosion, causing a fire that engulfs the entire body of the electric vehicle. The second reason is manufacturing defects. Forbes reports that most EV lithium batteries fire result from manufacturers’ defects. It continues to report that EV fires are sporadic, but the lithium-ion cell is tough to extinguish when they do happen. Other Incidents of Battery Fire The first incident of an electric bus catching fire due to a lithium-ion battery’s individual cells that made social media users go frenzy was the electric RATP bus in Perugia, Italy. The electric bus caught fire after battery explosions that consumed the entire vehicle. At the very beginning of the footage, you can see a small explosion occur on the bus’s rooftop, where the batteries are located. It then burst into huge flames, which produces great heat that completely consumed the entire vehicle. According to the firefighters contacted, this 71-line bus mobilized around thirty workers to extinguish the fire, but all was in vain. Moreover, the Perugia fire command acted at a breakneck speed to extinguish the fire, but everything burned down due to a thermal chemical process in the batteries. Luckily, no one was injured in this accident. Social media users, however, had reservations, with some saying, ‘what could have happened if passengers were on board?’ The incident, however, made the RATP bus temporarily withdraw electric automobiles from their fleet. Preventive Measures for an Electric Bus Fire Fire Officials from Hamden Fire Department that tried to stop the electric bus fire in a parking lot at the CT Transit bus depot in State Street remember standing there shooting so much water. Still, the fire continually reignited, making the fire hard to put out. With many other battery fires on the rise apart from the CT Transit bus depot and the one in Paris, electric vehicle manufacturers and the EV Industry are investing millions in developing a next-generation battery that can take up the solid-state cells. By replacing the slurry substance on natural gas batteries that cause a fire in a thermal chemical process with solid-state batteries, they’ll become fireproof limiting instances of natural gas battery fires. Who Is Held Responsible for Electric Bus Fires? Looking back at the electric bus that caught fire in a parking lot at the CT Transit bus depot in State Street, two C T Transit workers and one firefighter got injured. The incident caused these workers to suffer injuries as a result of someone’s negligence. They’ll need to hold the responsible party liable for their injuries. Personal injury attorneys practicing tort law in Los Angeles would be in a position to help these workers seek compensation for damages. After a successful review of the case in such a situation (for the one firefighter who had heat exhaustion injuries or the two workers who went for precautionary treatment for black smoke exposure), the two parties can sign a fee agreement to start the legal process. Award-winning attorneys at Ehline Law Firm can help any victim of workplace injuries to file claims and get the justice they deserve. Schedule a free consultation with them at (213) 596-9642 to discuss your case. Schedule a Free Consultation with Los Angeles Ehline Law Firm for a Free Case Review Many workers, like the ones who incurred injuries while on the job, suffer injuries daily. These workers need some sort of protection to compensate them for damages they suffer on the job. Insurance companies will always try to downplay the situation in order to forfeit paying a settlement. Therefore, these workers must contact reputed personal injury attorneys as soon as possible to help them secure a fair settlement. These workers need to file a personal injury claim to get a monetary award for the damages they incurred. They must speak to a personal injury lawyer who’ll help them determine their legal course of action. Plaintiffs should, therefore, contact Ehline Law at (833) LETS-SUE today to start their legal journey. Electric Bus Spontaneously Catches Fire! | Everything To Know (ehlinelaw.com) Nearly 22,000 e-bikes being sold for $930 on Amazon, Walmart and Sears are being recalled due to risk of their batteries EXPLODING Nearly 22k e-bikes being sold on Amazon and Walmart are being recalled due to batteries exploding | Daily Mail Online Tesla Megapack battery caught fire at PG&E substation in California Tesla Megapack battery caught fire at PG&E substation in California (cnbc.com) Multiple units burn at St. George over-55 community, fire chief warns about charging batteries (5) Multiple units burn at St. George over-55 community, fire chief warns about charging batteries – St George News (stgeorgeutah.com) School Bus Caught Fire In Florida But Heroic Driver Kept 40 Kids Safe (godupdates.com) Electric car batteries are catching fire and that could be a big turnoff to buyers | CNN Business An Electric Bus Caught Fire After Battery Explosion in Paris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r-yN8SugWM Apr 30, 2022 · An Electric Bus Caught Fire After Battery Explosion in Paris A video recording shows the start of the fire which completely consumed an electric RATP bus on F... The Orange County Fire Authority battles a fire from a burning Tesla after it crashed into a garage in Lake Forest, Calif., on Aug. 25, 2017. When firefighters removed the SUV from the garage to assess the fire, they identified the fuel source as the SUV's high-voltage battery pack. Federal regulators warn of risks to firefighters from electrical vehicle fires (nbcnews.com) An Electric Bus Caught Fire After Battery Explosion in Paris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r-yN8SugWM Apr 30, 2022 · An Electric Bus Caught Fire After Battery Explosion in Paris a video recording shows the start of the fire which completely consumed an electric RATP bus on F... How many electric school buses are in the United States? Contact leah.lazer@wri.org for previous versions of this article. Electric school bus adoption continues to expand in the United States. School districts and fleet operators have now committed 12,275 electric school buses in 38 states. The State of Electric School Bus Adoption in the US www.wri.org/insights/where-electric-school-buses-us I. Authorization to Apply for California’s Hybrid Voucher Incentive Project Funding for New Electric School Buses GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA October 18, 2022 6. BUSINESS Agenda Item 6 – I: Authorization to Apply for California’s Hybrid Voucher Incentive Project Funding for New Electric School Buses The district is in the process of expanding its school bus fleet to begin transporting additional students in the 2023-24 school year who currently receive transportation from our contractor, Durham School Services. California’s Hybrid and Zero1Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) provides point- of-sale vouchers to make zero-emission and near-zero-emission technology more affordable for fleets. Much of the HVIP funding is first-come, first-served once all program criteria are met. Transportation Services would like to apply for this funding, and if approved and awarded, the HVIP vouchers would offset the cost of purchasing six new electric buses by $140,250 per bus, saving the district a total of $841,500. GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (ggusd.us) OCTA Debuts First Plug-in Battery Electric Buses April 21, 2022 The pilot program will eventually include 10 plug-in buses to be tested along with hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses as part of push toward 100% zero-emission fleet ORANGE – While Earth Day provides a chance once a year to focus on environmental protection, the Orange County Transportation Authority remains committed at all times to protecting what makes the county such a special place to live and to keeping people moving with a balanced and sustainable transportation system. [(? News reports Batteries are catching on fire. Polluting the air toxic chemicals) ] The latest effort toward a greener Orange County is the introduction of the first two plug-in battery electric buses into the county’s fleet of OC Buses. The two plug-in electric buses have begun operating on routes throughout various parts of the county, part of a pilot program of 10 plug-in electric buses that will be tested. The remaining eight buses are expected to be delivered later this year. “This is another important step toward zero-emission transportation technology – one that will help bring even cleaner air quality to Orange County,” said OCTA Chairman Mark A. Murphy, also the Mayor of Orange. “This is a great opportunity for us to test the latest technologies to ensure we continue providing the highest level of safe, reliable transit.” [ News reports school bus electric battery catching on fire ??} In 2020, OCTA also began operating 10 hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses. This new pilot will help determine which technology – or mix of technologies – will work best for Orange County moving forward. The move is part of OCTA’s plan to convert the OC Bus fleet to 100% zero-emission technology by 2040. The $10.4 million contract with New Flyer of America, Inc. was approved by the OCTA Board of Directors in 2020 for the 10 plug-in electric buses. The buses may not be immediately distinguishable from other OC Buses to passengers, since they carry the familiar blue, white and orange branding. They are charged through a plug-in port either in the front or back of the bus and the batteries are not visible on board. Similar to the hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses, they carry a logo that reads: “Zero Emission for a Healthy Community.” [(? News reports Batteries are catching on fire. Polluting the air toxic chemicals)] OCTA is also working with Southern California Edison to install a new transformer and other infrastructure at OCTA’s Garden Grove base to enable charging of all 10 buses, with an option to expand when more plug-in buses are purchased. OCTA has already gradually transitioned its fleet over the years, from diesel-burning buses to clean-burning renewable compressed natural gas (CNG) buses with near-zero-emission engines. The state has set a requirement to transition to complete zero-emission transit within the next 20 years. Two years ago, OCTA approved a zero-emission bus (ZEB) rollout plan, which was submitted to the California Air Resources Board. The plan is not a commitment to a specific type of technology. OCTA is testing both hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses and plug-in battery electric buses to determine which ZEBs best meet OCTA’s needs related to operations, maintenance, and cost, among other factors. The 10 plug-in electric buses are each the standard 40-foot length with capacity of up to 76 riders. The buses have an estimated range of 160 to 200 miles between charges, which will allow them to run for a full day and be charged nightly at the bus base. When all 10 of the buses arrive, five are scheduled to run on a new Bravo! limited-stop route between Anaheim and South Coast Metro in Santa Ana. The other five will operate throughout Orange County. The hydrogen fuel-cell buses, which also create no emissions, began operating in January 2020, when OCTA debuted its hydrogen fueling station in Santa Ana. In all, it represented a $22.9 million investment. More than half of that funding – $12.5 million – came from California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of cap- and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities. The plug-in buses are paid for by a mix of state funding, including through the Solutions for Congested Corridors (SCCP) and State of Good Repair (SGR) programs, and through the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) administered by Caltrans. OCTA operates more than 500 buses in the regular OC Bus system across Orange County. For now, most of those buses run on CNG with near-zero-emission engines but OCTA is working toward the goal of producing zero emissions. OCTA will begin phasing in additional zero-emission buses as part of future bus purchases. At the same time, staff will continue to analyze emerging technologies and work with partners to secure funding for purchase, operations and maintenance of the buses. The effort aligns with California’s Innovative Clean Transit Rule, a first- of-its kind regulation in the U.S. that sets a goal for public transit agencies to gradually transition to 100% zero-emission bus fleets by 2040. The Innovative Clean Transit Rule is part of the state’s comprehensive program helping to achieve California’s air quality and climate goals. Edit Post (godaddy.com) In my own opinion and supporter for Safe Route to Schools Ca State schools over all have not fully been embrace activity many positive benefits come from this form of transportation, mental health exercise ,improves positive behavior, family time who walk or ride to school, reduces parents clogging the street cars idle during morning then afternoon to where on cant traverse in front of schools in my community that I have witness GGUSD schools in Garden Grove CA . Traffic engineers with their license by the State of CA make very difficult to respond to community needs with Active transportations from view point the that I reside the traffic commission hardly ever meets without staff spoon feeding them nothing move forward they have no vision by themselves. To bring greater utilization of alternative transportation to impact on the environment in my own opinion we need traffic engineer be held accountable to the CA State licensing board to determine what corrections in their action has on the public safety, to the environment call for legislation to require a complaint form be created to allow greater oversight .Improve infrastructure separated jersey barriers filled with water to improve safety to legislation to require using thermos plastics paint striping Jun 27, 2022 · Benefits of Thermoplastic can last up to eight times longer than paint and is resistant to fading, chipping, peeling, and cracking. It can withstand heavy traffic Thermoplastic Vs. Common Paint For Pavement Marking: Which One Is Right For Your Project? - Standard Striping Inc., the higher reflective durability helps visibility in my own opinion the over cost savings up front cost will be far better to ensure public safety is the highest determination vs cost to initial up front cost and legislation to require be used currently in my city we don’t offer a rotational striping plan to maintain our roads it a call-in bass. That in our city of Garden Grove many streets bike lanes, traffic stripping road street striping is worn out or missing and the city study requirements from the call for a Local Roadway Safety Program . Presentation by AGA Engineers Road Reduction safety a grant for $ 79,000. Outside traffic engineers School Districts in my own opinion need greater oversight with active transportation through Improve lighting infrastructure along our master plan such as Lampson between Broadhurst west on Lampson street lights very dark with bike lane stripping very worn out yet the has been designated as cross over artery with the reports Streeting is factor accident Microsoft Word - a03012022 (ggcity.org) GARDEN GROVE TRAFFIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, March 01, 2022 ,.6:00 P.M. ,Community Meeting Center 11300 STANFORD AVENUE, 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS. Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) and Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) 1. What is an LRSP? Federal regulations require each State has a Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). An SHSP is a statewide data-driven traffic safety plan that coordinates the efforts of a wide range of organizations to reduce traffic accident fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. In coordination with federal, state, local and private sector safety stakeholders, the SHSP establishes goals, objectives, and emphasis (or challenge) areas. The SHSP address the 4Es of traffic safety: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency Services. Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) and Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) | Caltrans research BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING Adopted by Convention Delegates May 3, 1973 Reviewed by Board of Managers July 2012 WHEREAS, The increased popularity and use of the bicycle has caused an upsurge in the number of bicycle-related injuries and fatalities; and WHEREAS, Research has established a pressing need for the education and training of the bicyclist; and WHEREAS, The National PTA in its Statement of Principles (Safety item) states: “We believe that all children and youth should have an education that develops safe habits and attitudes and should have an environment free from avoidable physical hazards;” and WHEREAS, There is no compulsory bicycle safety education and training program, such as driver training programs; now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the California State PTA and its local units support state and community action to encourage bicycle safety programs in the elementary schools beginning with a primary program for grades K through 3; and be it further RESOLVED, That the California State PTA and its local units support state and community action to institute bicycle safety education and training programs in the elementary schools, to begin no later than the third grade. BicycleSafetyEducationAndTraining.pdf (capta.org) Palo Alto is a nationally recognized leader in helping encourage more families to choose safe and active school commutes. Check out our new Public Service Announcement about Palo Alto’s Safe Routes to School program and learn how you can join the movement. (1209) Safe Routes to School Program - YouTube Greater accountability through legislation with oversight of the investment will provide greater opportunities such as school district fully where possible locations to provide early start k-3 good habits in life as the CA state PTA has identify in their resolution back May 3rd, 1973. Greater investments with roads that are deteriorating from deferred maintance with using less expensive stripping paint that has short life span to compare to more durable Thermoplastic has been study to very cost effective as well as more brilliant at night. Electric batteries in the past when recharge have known to long with charging heat up that being said today with current science battery development has in my own opinion is not ready to be this alternative with the cost to replace the worn-out batteries to then where we store the used batteries sent waste, it like back in my day people were hugging trees to save them even camp out so great idea was to go to plastic, now more environmental pollution that paper is recyclable than plastic. The public safety of children in electric buses, to the air when the batter explodes into the air toxic chemical pollute the air. Thank You Craig A. Durfey