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33 Orange County Effective: January 1, 2013 • From year-to-year for total miles driven and average miles per gallon. • Compare to results for similar vehicles/vehicle use in other local governments. In addition to actual vehicle fuel performance, the County reviews other benchmarks such as reducing reliance on fossil fuel vehicles. K. Programs To support the vehicle fuel conservation policy, the County implements a variety of programs including: 1. Employee Awareness The County conducts communications programs to promote employee awareness of the need for fuel conservation. This includes activities such as distribution of the Vehicle Fuel Conservation Policy, reminders via pamphlets, e-mails, Orange Alive, coverage in new employee orientation, and opportunities at employee events to reinforce the conservation ethic. 2. Incentives Incentive programs will be developed to improve compliance and acceptance by employees who operate County vehicles. These may include department versus department contests, financial incentives, preferred parking and the like. 3. Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance procedures are used to obtain optimal fuel-efficient operation of all equipment. 4. Repairs Repairs/replacement of all vehicles and motorized equipment take into consideration the most cost-effective solution over the life of the repair/equipment. This includes future maintainability, improved operation, improvement in fuel efficiency, requirement for additional or reduced preventive maintenance, and the like. Innovative Strategies The County considers and pursues innovative strategies that may reduce the need for gasoline consumption such as video conferencing, "smart travel" with other departments and County car pooling, including educating employees about these.