
To avoid major disruptions anticipated by Peak Oil, the OIO Task Force recommends that the City of Oakland begin making a series of changes to reduce its dependence on oil in both the near term and long term. Many of the changes the Task Force recommends will take many years to implement but will have significant long term benefits that will help the City to avert potentially catastrophic economic, infrastructure and social repercussions. Given the long lead times required to change such things as transportation and infrastructure, it is imperative that many of the actions begin immediately.\r\n\r\nThis presentation will review the recommendations in the Oil Independent Oakland Action Plan.