(a)Not later than October 1, 2030, and biennially thereafter, the Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, shall establish a transportation carbon dioxide reduction target for the state that sets the maximum amount of carbon dioxide emissions permitted from the transportation sector. The commissioners shall consider the long-term emission reductions required by section 22a-200a when establishing the transportation carbon dioxide reduction target.
(b)The Commissioner of Transportation shall develop and implement a strategic plan to ensure transportation projects that are included in the state transportation improvement plan, developed pursuant to 49 USC 5304(g), as amended from time to time, do not exceed the maximum amo
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(a) Not later than October 1, 2030, and biennially thereafter, the Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, shall establish a transportation carbon dioxide reduction target for the state that sets the maximum amount of carbon dioxide emissions permitted from the transportation sector. The commissioners shall consider the long-term emission reductions required by section 22a-200a when establishing the transportation carbon dioxide reduction target. (b) The Commissioner of Transportation shall develop and implement a strategic plan to ensure transportation projects that are included in the state transportation improvement plan, developed pursuant to 49 USC 5304(g), as amended from time to time, do not exceed the maximum amount of carbon dioxide emissions established in the transportation carbon dioxide reduction target for the state pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. The strategic plan shall include, but need not be limited to, (1) a definition of “transportation project” that excludes transportation projects designated as exempt pursuant to 40 CFR 93.126 to 40 CFR 93.128, inclusive, as amended from time to time, (2) the methodology for calculating the carbon dioxide emissions expected from future transportation projects, and (3) a description of carbon dioxide mitigation transportation projects, including, but not limited to, improving public transportation, constructing bikeways, pedestrian walkways or other multiuse trails or paths and installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Not later than July 1, 2028, the commissioner shall submit, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , the strategic plan to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to transportation and the environment. (c) The Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, shall implement a public outreach plan to ensure sufficient public and stakeholder engagement in the development of the transportation carbon dioxide reduction target and the strategic plan required under subsection (b) of this section. (d) On or before January 1, 2025, and annually thereafter until January 1, 2030, the Commissioner of Transportation shall submit, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , a report to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to transportation and the environment. Such report shall include, but need not be limited to, the status of the development of the transportation carbon dioxide reduction target for the state, the strategic plan and a description and the results of any public outreach conducted pursuant to subsection (c) of this section. (e) On or before October 1, 2030, and biennially thereafter, the Commissioner of Transportation shall submit, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to transportation and the environment, a copy of the transportation carbon dioxide reduction target for the state and any recommendations for legislation to implement such target.