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Tryon Road Morrisville Parkway Median Plantings Clean Fuel Technology Grant from NC Solar Center In June 2014, grant funding was used to install a variety of technology aimed at increasing overall fleet average mpg by 20% as well as overall energy use. Staff estimated fuel reduction from this pilot to be approximately 15,000 gallons per year. 57 telematics GPS units in Public Work trucks 22 trucks were outfitted with anti- idling batteries Emergency crews repaired a 16-inch ductal iron pipe along Evans Road. This required replacing 60-feet of pipe due to a boring machine scraping the coating on the exterior of the pipe in 2010. This conduit was installed by AT&T. July 2014 Aug 2014 Sept 2014 Oct 2014 Nov 2014 Dec 2014 Jul-Dec 2014 308 632 665 703 526 455 3289 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 Fuel Savings (gallons) Calculated Fuel Savings (Gallons) The initial six month average increase in fuel economy through the use of this technology was approximately 19%. While the fuel reductions during this 6 month period are about half the original estimates (3,289 gallons), staff will continue to work with vehicle drivers to improve the use of fuel efficient driving habits. Even with results less than anticipated, the Town will still see a four year payback period on the $40,800 the Town contributed to this pilot program. In September, Council adopted an official policy regarding the installation of plantings on medians on Town of Cary roads or NCDOT roads within Cary Town limits. This policy allows for a systematic approach for staff to prioritize median planting projects for existing or new medians. Public Works completed five median plantings in the fall. The FY15 budget for this project was $150,000 and Public Works crews accomplished the work for $103,000. McCrimmon Parkway In October, the Town of Cary was honored as a NC Smart Fleet Leader by the NC Clean Technology Center and the North Carolina Department of Transportation for our efforts to increase our fleet's fuel efficiency.