SB 743 Desired Outcomes Environmental Benefits of Reducing
SB 743 – Desired Outcomes: Environmental Benefits of Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled Association of Environmental Professionals Institute August 4, 2017 Connell Dunning, USEPA, Region 9 dunning. connell@epa. gov
Environmental Benefits of Reducing VMT Reduced emissions and improved air quality/health Compact development and reduced impacts to environmental resources Better understanding of induced travel, associated impacts Equity and environmental justice considerations Autonomous future?
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CA Projected Ozone Levels post-2025 Baseline Scenario Ozone Levels Post-2025 Baseline Scenario 8
Reduced VMT = Increased Health through reducing emission sources https: //www. epa. gov/mobile-source-pollution/how-mobile-source-pollution-affects-your-health
Motor Vehicle PM 2. 5 Emissions Chart from Quantitative Particulate Matter Hot-Spot Analysis Best Practices Guidebook, Caltrans, Sept. 2015 10
Reduced VMT = Improved Health through Active Transportation “Transportation agencies and their partners can create opportunities for people to exercise for recreation and to build physical activity into their daily routine. Agencies can do that by reducing distances between key destinations and providing and improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities. More people might then bicycle or walk to work, shops, and services. ” https: //www. transportation. gov/mission/health/active-transportation
Reduced VMT = Reduced impacts to environmental resources Reduce impervious surfaces Protect environmentally sensitive areas Encourage growth in areas with existing urban development Preserves open space https: //www. epa. gov/smartgrowth/smart-growth-and-water
Compact Development = Tools for Communities Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Governors' Institute on Community Design Greening America's Communities Healthy Places for Healthy People Smart Growth Implementation Assistance https: //www. epa. gov/smartgrowth/smart-growth-technical-assistance-programs
Analyzing and Disclosing VMT = Better Analysis of Induced Travel Better understanding of project impacts, near roadway effects, and potential mitigation locations Better estimates of reduced greenhouse gas emissions http: //www. dot. ca. gov/newtech/researchreports/201 5/10 -12 -2015 -NCST_Brief_Induced. Travel_CS 6_v 3. pdf
Reduced VMT through Compact Development = Concentrated Impacts? Awareness of unexpected public health costs and EJ concerns Higher population exposure to vehicle emissions? Equitable development
Reducing VMT, Autonomous Vehicle Future? https: //www. its. dot. gov/cv_basics/images/infographic_eco. Approachand. Departu. png
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