Address Vehicle Idling (TLU Action 1.D.2)

Implement a robust idling reduction program for all motor vehicles. Vehicle idling wastes fuel, damages engines, and results in excessive emissions. The program would set an overall idling reduction target of 80 percent by 2010 for all vehicle classes, but a specific idling reduction target of 100 percent by 2020 for heavy trucks. Anti-idling program options for cars and light-duty vehicles include public education, fines for unnecessary idling, and targeted enforcement in designated areas or locations. Program options for freight haulers and other heavy-duty vehicles include outreach, technology retrofits to the existing fleet, and fines based on vehicle type. Special consideration would be given to truckers who sometimes need to run their engines to maintain comfortable cabin conditions during work breaks or to keep refrigerated cargo cold.