Summary of Drive on Sunshine - Johnson County Solar Powered Pool Vehicle Program

Johnson County, KS

Contact Information

Organization:	Johnson County, KS
Contact person:	Chris Butler
Title:	Director of Fleet Services
Phone:	(913) 207-2062
E-mail:	chris.butler@jocogov.org
Organization address:	111 South Cherry Street, Suite 2100
	Olathe, KS    66061

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Pre-Application Information

PA Project title/name:	Drive on Sunshine - Johnson County Solar Powered Pool Vehicle Program
PA Agency type:	County
PA Agency Name:	Johnson County, KS
PA Primary project mode:	Operations
PA Secondary project mode:	Other
PA Project type:	Alternative Fuel Vehicles & Infrastructure
PA Project description:	Johnson County would like to purchase four fully autonomous, transportable, solar powered electric vehicle charging stations for use at county facilities. In addition, we are requesting eight fully electric vehicles to replace existing fossil fuel units from our current fleet. The intent is to create a solar powered, vehicle pool. By pooling vehicles, we have an opportunity to expose more users to electric vehicles while normalizing EV’s as true feasible alternative. The EV ARC solar charging units are easily transportable and will give us the flexibility to deploy the units to any location. In addition to the benefits of true Off-grid charging and reduced vehicle emissions, the charging stations include power panels which allow them to be deployed for use in emergency response scenarios
PA Connected KC 2050 Project Number:	No
PA Connected KC 2050 underlying strategies selected
Centers and corridors Climate protection and resilience New funding sources Prioritize investments Data and technology
PA Strategies Description:	The EV ARC (Electric Vehicle Autonomous Renewable Charger) is the worlds first and only fully autonomous, transportable, solar powered electric vehicle charging station. It is designed, engineered and manufactured in the US. Each of Johnson Countys EV ARC units can generate and store enough clean, solar electricity to charge up to 225 miles of electric driving in a single day. Thanks to its battery storage, it can charge electric vehicles day or night, or even during periods of cloudiness, and is also an excellent source of emergency/alternative energy. The electricity produced is clean and renewable, reducing 100% of greenhouse gas emissions from ICE vehicles and electric vehicles powered from the grid. The EV ARC is rapidly deployed and does not require a building permit in most jurisdictions. It does not require civil or electrical engineering, foundations, trenching, electrical connections or upgrades. It will produce energy reliably and consistently but will never generate a utility bill.
PA Complete Streets Description:	NA
PA Safety:	NA
PA Air Quality:	This plan implements the use of a fully autonomous, transportable, solar powered electric vehicle charging station. Coupled with our proposed EV pool car system, we will remove and replace eight fossil fuel vehicles with EVs that are charged by true renewable energy (sunshine). Fully implemented, this proposal of four units could replace 900 miles a day of ICE driving with 100% off grid powered electric vehicle transportation. In addition, use of the EVs in a pool setting allows for widespread normalization of electric vehicles as alternatives to traditional ICE vehicles.
PA Conservation:	NA
PA Environment:	NA
PA Funding
CMAQ STP/STBG TAP/STP Set Aside
PA Travel Lane:	False
PA Congestion Management Measures Selected:

Access Management:

Left Turn Restrictions

Curb Cut and Driveway Restrictions

Turn Lanes and New or Relocated Driveways and Exit Ramps

Interchange Modifications

Minimum Intersection/Interchange Spacing

Frontage Roads and Collector-Distributor Roads

Roadway Restrictions

Access Control to Available Development Sites

Intersection Turn Lanes

Roundabout Intersections

New Grade-Separated Intersections

Active Transportation

New Sidewalks and Designated Bicycle Lanes on Local Streets

Improved Bicycle Facilities at Transit Stations and Other Trip Destinations

Design Guidelines for Pedestrian-Oriented Development

Improved Safety of Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities

Exclusive Non-Motorized Rights-of-Way

Bike Sharing Programs

Promoting Bicycle and Pedestrian Use Through Education and Information Dissemination

Adopting and Implementing a Complete Streets Policy

Highway

Increasing Number of Lanes without Highway Widening

Geometric Design Improvements

HOV Lanes

Super Street Arterials

Highway Widening by Adding Lanes

Acceleration/Deceleration lanes

Hill Climbing Lanes

Grade separated railroad crossings

New Freeways

New Arterial Streets

New Collectors and Local Streets

Land Use

Mixed-Use Development

Infill and Densification

Transit-Oriented Development

Trip Reduction Strategies

Transportation Management Associations

Parking

On-Street Parking and Standing Restrictions

Employer/Landlord Parking Agreements

Preferential or Free Parking for HOVs and Parking Management

Location-Specific Parking Ordinances

Park and Ride Lots

Advanced Parking Systems

Local and Regional Excise Taxes

Parking Facility Management Information Signs

Regulatory>

Trip Reduction Ordinance

Congestion Pricing

Auto Restriction Zones (Pedestrian Malls)

Truck Restrictions

Arterial Access Management

Carbon Pricing /Motor Fuel Tax

Emissions -based vehicle registration fees

VMT fee

Traffic Impact Fee

Pay-As-You-Drive (PAYD) Insurance (state level)

TDM

Alternative Work Hours

Telecommuting

Ridesharing

Guaranteed Ride Home Policies

Alternative Travel Mode Events and Assistance

Public Education Campaigns

Traditional Toll Roads

Non-traditional Toll Roads

Car Sharing

Transit

Reducing Transit Fares

Increasing Bus Route Coverage or Frequencies

Park-and-Ride Lots

Light, Heavy, and Commuter Rail

Employer Incentive Programs

Electronic Payment Systems and Universal Farecards

Realigned Transit Service Schedules and Stop Locations

Intelligent Transit Stops

Transit intersection queue jump lanes and signal priority

Enhanced Transit Amenities

Dedicated Rights-of-Way for Transit

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Express Bus Service

Local Circulator

Transportation Operations and Management

Traffic Signal Coordination and Modernization

Reversible Traffic Lanes

Freeway Incident Detection and Management Systems

Ramp Metering

Highway Information Systems

Advanced Traveler Information Systems

Service Patrols

Restricting Turns at Key Intersections

Converting Streets to One-Way Operations

Targeted and Sustained Enforcement of Traffic Regulations

Special Events and Work Zone Management

Road Weather Management

Traffic Surveillance and Control Systems

Electronic Toll Collection (ETC)

Cordon Area Congestion Fees

Roadway Signage Improvements

Communications Networks and Roadway Surveillance Coverage

Transit Vehicle Travel Information

PA CMT Description:	This project will promote ride sharing and car sharing by deployment of Electric Vehicles in a shared pool system controlled with a fully automated vehicle checkout system which is already in place at Johnson County (Pool Car). The public education around the use of Evs, the normalization of them as a feasible alternative to carbon based vehicles, and the experience of solar powered charging all support the public education campaign.
PA SOV Capacity:
PA Pre-application Statement:	No changes made
PA Pre-application Statement Text:
PA Pre-Application Staff Alignment:
PA Pre-Aplication Policy Concerns:

General Information

G1. TIP Number:
G2. State:	Kansas
G3. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?	No
G4 Project contact:	Chris Butler 913-207-2062 chris.butler@jocogov.org
G5 Purpose and need:	Johnson County would like to purchase four fully autonomous, transportable,solar powered electric vehicle charging stations for use at county facilities. In addition, we are requesting eight fully electric vehicles to replace existing fossil fuel units from our current Fleet.The intent is to create a solar powered, vehicle pool. By pooling vehicles, we have an opportunity to expose more users to electric vehicles while normalizing EV’s as true feasible alternative. The EV ARC solar charging units are easily transportable and will give us the flexibility to deploy the units to any location. In addition to the benefits of true Off-grid charging and reduced vehicle emissions, the charging stations include power panels which allow them to be deployed for use in emergency response scenarios.
G6. Origin and ending
Route:   From:   To:   Length (Miles):	0.00000
G7 Functional Classification:	Not Applicable
G8 Connected KC 2050 Decade?	--Select--
G9 Muli-Agency Plan?	No
G10 Included in a CIP?	No
G11 Planning stage:	Conceptual Plan
G12 Reviewed by state DOT?	--Select--
G13 Right-of-Way acquisition:	Not started
G14 ROW by local public agency process manual?	No
G15 Other unique local goals and objectives?	No
G16 Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
G17 Relevant Public Engagement:
G18 Planned Public Engagement:
G19 Sustainable Places Criteria:	---------------- ---------------- ----Green Infrastructure----------- ---------------- Renewable Energy--------------- ------
G19.1 Describe PSP relationship:	This project supports Climate protection and resilience through the utilization of renewable energy. The EV ARC is the worlds first and only fully autonomous, transportable, solar powered electric vehicle charging station. It is designed, engineered and manufactured in the US. Each of Johnson Countys EV ARC units can generate and store enough clean, solar electricity to charge up to 225 miles of electric driving in a single day. Thanks to its battery storage, it can charge electric vehicles day or night, or even during periods of cloudiness, and is also an excellent source of emergency/alternative energy. The electricity produced is clean and renewable, reducing 100% of greenhouse gas emissions from ICE vehicles and electric vehicles powered from the grid. The EV ARC is rapidly deployed and does not require a building permit in most jurisdictions. It does not require civil or electrical engineering, foundations, trenching, electrical connections or upgrades.
G20 Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?	No NA
G21 Serves Regional Activity Center?	No --Select--
G22 Environmental justice tracts?	No
G23 Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?	No This project reduces greenhouse gas emissions and the use of carbon based fuels by replacing carbon based fuel vehicles (ICE) with fully electric vehicles. The EV ARC charging stations are also fully solar powered creating the cleanest renewable energy for fueling possible.
G24 Natural Resource information:
G25 Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
G26 Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:

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Project Financial Information

CMAQ Federal amount	344000
CMAQ Match amount:	266000
CMAQ Year requested:	2023
Source of Local Match:	Operating Budget
Explain:
Scope Change:	Project can be phased or adjusted as needed by reducing the number of charging stations and associated vehicles accordingly
Cost by area:
Engineering:	0
Equipment Purchase:	570000
Right-of-Way:	0
Other:	0
Utility Adjustment/Relocation:	0
Program Implementation/Construction (including Construction Engineering/Inspection):	0
Contingency:	0
Total Estimated Project Cost:	570000
Cost Breakdown by mode:
Highway:	%
Transit:	%
Bike:	%
Pedestrian:	%
Other:	%

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