Air Quality Policy


Plano will lead by example in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by developing policies that assist the region in reaching attainment for air quality.


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Actions

AQ1
In order to mitigate emissions, regularly evaluate the implementation of the city’s anti-idling ordinance related to heavy-duty vehicles and of the Mobile Source Pollution Reduction Policy to manage idling procedures of city fleet vehicles.
Pending
AQ2
Evaluate and implement new technologies to assist with reducing air pollutants, such as idling detection for city vehicles.
Pending
AQ3Improve timing and coordination of traffic signals with Plano, the state of Texas, the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), and neighboring cities to reduce emissions from idling vehicles and improve traffic flow.
Pending
AQ4Initiate and participate in regional alternative energy projects to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
In Progress
AQ5
Implement and evaluate the city’s policy that limits roadway construction within Plano to non-peak hours to the maximum extent possible.
Complete
AQ6
Work with area cities through regional transportation agencies to implement and evaluate travel demand management policies and strategies, such as High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) access and congestion pricing.
In Progress


Action Implementation Progress

View the Action Implementation Dashboard to learn about the progress of each Policy's actions.


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