1. 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

2. Outline Introduction to SB 743 VMT Calculation Tools SB 743 Thresholds
Mitigation
Policy Considerations
SB 743 Initiatives
ITE Website for More Information 2

3. 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

4. VMT Analysis – Land Development Projects
Regional Model
Statewide Model
Customized Models
Sketch Planning Techniques 4

5. VMT Analysis – Roadway Projects
Regional Model
OPR Sketch Planning Techniques
Other Sketch Planning Techniques 5

6. 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

7. Mitigation Mixed Use Projects Transit/Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements
CAPCOA Report
Roadway Projects 7

8. Policy Considerations
VMT Fee
Programmatic EIR for Multiple Development Projects
Roadway Capacity Improvements
for Land Development Projects 8

9. 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

10. ITE Website for More Information
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Western District
Check: Legislation Around the District 10