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Build retaining walls

Build retaining walls to fortify slopes using concrete, steel, and other hard materials.

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Conduct heat awareness campaigns

Implement local heat awareness campaigns on the dangers of extreme heat events. Encourage people to stay inside during extreme heat events, and if outside, to

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Elevate low-lying bridges

Based on flood projections and flood history, elevate bridges to prevent inundation and reduce service disruptions.

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Encourage utilities to bury overhead transmission and distribution lines in high risk areas (subject to high wind and winter conditions)

Encourage utilities to bury overhead transmission and distribution lines to reduce downed wires and limit health and safety concerns associated with live wires, particularly in

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Enhance the road sub-grade

Enhance and harden sub-grade to prevent damage/failure to pavement structures caused by inundation.

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Establish cooling spaces near high-traffic sidewalks and rail trails

Create a network of cooling spaces (e.g., businesses, churches, community organizations, etc.) to provide heat relief.

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Transportation Planning for our Changing Climate
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