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 Initiative Quantifiable Benefit To Date Percent Complete
South Runway Expansion Project     
Relocate trees 1,142 relocated trees that will preserves mature canopy for shade and air purification 84
Recycle pavement 1,110 less dump trucks hauling material to the site (each truck holds 30 cubic yards) 74
Reduce emissions by reducing truck trips transporting fill material to site (accomplish by transporting via rail or reducing quantity required by at least 25%) 28,967 less dump trucks hauling material to the site 44
Erosion control measures implemented during construction 712 tons of soil prevented from entering waterways at 7.2 to over 1,000 tons/acre/year for construction activities 89
Install taxiway edge Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps replacing incandescent lamps 0 KWH: Total Energy Consumption Reduction per Year 0
Install MSE Wall LED lights 0 KWH: Total Energy Consumption Reduction per Year 0
Install runway guard LED lights 0 KWH: Total Energy Consumption Reduction per Year 0
Install windcones LED lights 0 KWH: Total Energy Consumption Reduction per Year 0
Solar power LED flashers on barricades 1,044 6-volt Batteries Not Needed per Month 100
Room in runway structures for a bike lane along Perimeter Road and US 1 Allows for safe travel by bicycles as an alternative to vehicular travel 0
Install solar powered cameras 1,226 KWH: Total Energy Consumption Reduction per Year  100
West Lake Park Wetland Mitigation      
Erosion control along the shore banks .9 miles of erosion control measures for long term reduction in soil entering waterways 100
Temporary essential habitat protection 38 tons of soil prevented from entering waterways at 7.2 to over 1,000 tons/acre/year for construction activities  100
Invasive plant species removed 15.9 acres of seed source reduction for the spread of invasives  100

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