Starting Point

0.4     Gauge internal DOT interest for proactive PEV deployment

Background

A DOT can sometimes initiate a major initiative on PEVs without any outside authorization. For example, an agency can draw from internal authorization such as climate commitments from the governor, support from DOT leadership, or an unexpected budget surplus. This starting point is preferred for getting involved in PEVs because it is proactive as opposed to reactive; the agency is not forced to do something by an outside entity. However, it may be more difficult to be proactive.

Next Steps

• Assess internal interest and identify possible work on PEVs; the DOT staff conducting this information gathering could become the champion for PEV efforts.
• Use the right opportunity to educate leadership on PEV-related opportunities and request formal approval to complete PEV-related work. The budget planning period for the next fiscal year is a time in which new projects could be pitched.

The DOT is prepared for Learner actions after it completes these starting points.

Related Actions

• Move on to any of the Learner actions: 1.1 Articulate public value, objectives, and a PEV plan of action; 1.2 Educate DOT leadership on PEVs; 1.3 Dedicate a staff member as the lead on PEVs; 1.4 Articulate public value, objectives, and a PEV plan of action
• Find other ways to get started: 0.1 Respond to request to help with PEV deployment from other agencies or businesses; 0.2 Act on legislation or legislative PEV request; 0.3 Act on Executive Order or gubernatorial PEV request.