Climate Compass

A young resident who bikes everywhere urged better bus frequency (every 30 minutes instead of hourly) and expanded routes and light rail, saying better transit would cut traffic, emissions, and give youth more options.

SMUD's government affairs manager voiced strong support, noting SMUD's 2030 zero-carbon plan aligns with the Climate Compass and that board member Rosanna Herbert sent her regrets but supports the plan.

Speaking as SacRT's community relations officer, he backed the plan, detailed SacRT's fleet decarbonization and light rail extension study, and echoed the young speaker's call for better bus service despite tight budgets.

Wearing her 'climate ambassador' shirt, she fully supported the plan, urged continued bike trail connections and bike parking at retail centers, and reflected on decades of environmental advocacy since incorporation.

A retired California Energy Commission employee and city climate ambassador, he complimented staff and urged the commission to keep the Climate Compass as its 'climate GPS' in future decisions.