Use and promote shading techniques such as through urban forestry or solar PV for parking lots, bike and pedestrian pathways, streets where possible Conduct lifecycle cost analyses of different types of cool pavements.Utilize best-available climate projections and heat maps to identify priority parking lots, roads, sidewalks, and bicycle and pedestrian pathways and opportunities.Use and promote the use of cool (high albedo) pavements emergency management) to enhance asset management Develop a plan to standardize collaboration and coordination among key departments (e.g.Adjust frequency of monitoring and maintenance, and incorporate the consideration of climate change impacts and extreme weather events into routine operations.Implement asset management system and increase monitoring and maintenance schedules to minimize repair backlogs Conduct lifecycle cost analyses of new heat and rut-resistant materials.Review and update procurement and permitting processes to require contractors and developers to utilize climate-resilient strategies and materials.Develop new design standards that incorporate climate projections, such as on maximum temperatures.Require staff and/or contractor education to ensure climate adaptation and resilience knowledge, and to utilize climate-resilient materials Key sector implications addressed: increased risk of road, bridge, and railroad track failure and pavement and asphalt cracking and rutting, including at airport runways. Promote the use of innovative materials and infrastructure design
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