SB 743: The Transportation Engineer’s Perspective Erik Ruehr, VRPA Technologies, Inc. Chair, California SB 743 Task Force Institute of Transportation Engineers – Western District AEP Institute August 4, 2017 1
Outline Introduction to SB 743 VMT Calculation Tools SB 743 Thresholds Mitigation Policy Considerations SB 743 Initiatives ITE Website for More Information 2
VMT Analysis – Regional/Jurisdictional Plans Typically Analyzed Prior to SB 743 (e.g. Regional Transportation Plan) Typically Analyzed Using Regional Model Sketch Planning Techniques Possible 3
VMT Analysis – Land Development Projects Regional Model Statewide Model Customized Models Sketch Planning Techniques 4
VMT Analysis – Roadway Projects Regional Model OPR Sketch Planning Techniques Other Sketch Planning Techniques 5
Thresholds Thresholds Recommended by OPR Local Variations Under Consideration Comparison to RTP/SCS Smaller Subdivision of Region (By Geography) Smaller Subdivision of Region (By Place Type) Thresholds for Redevelopment Projects Definition of Horizon Year(s) for Analysis 6
Mitigation Mixed Use Projects Transit/Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements CAPCOA Report Roadway Projects 7
Policy Considerations VMT Fee Programmatic EIR for Multiple Development Projects Roadway Capacity Improvements for Land Development Projects 8
Current SB 743 Activities Early Implementers: Pasadena, San Francisco, Oakland SACOG/SCAG Study Development of Local Guidelines City of Los Angeles OCTA San Diego ITE Section Caltrans TAG/TISG Process Interim Guidance Research 9
ITE Website for More Information Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Western District www.westernite.org Check: Legislation Around the District 10