CEQA VMT Impact Thresholds
A project would result in a significant project-generated VMT impact if either of the following conditions are satisfied:
- The baseline project-generated VMT per service population exceeds 15% below the baseline County of San Bernardino VMT per service population.
- The cumulative project-generated VMT per service population exceeds 15% below the baseline County of San Bernardino VMT per service population.
The project’s effect on VMT would be considered significant if it resulted in either of the following conditions being satisfied:
- The baseline link-level boundary VMT per service population (City boundary) increases under the plus project condition compared to the no project condition.
- The cumulative link-level boundary VMT per service population (City boundary) increases under the plus project condition compared to the no project condition.
Note: The cumulative no project shall reflect the adopted RTP/SCS. If a project is consistent with the regional RTP/SCS, then the cumulative impacts shall be considered less than significant, subject to consideration of other substantial evidence.
CEQA VMT Mitigation Measures
To mitigate VMT impacts, the following choices are available to the applicant:
- Modify the project’s built environment characteristics to reduce VMT generated by the project.
- Implement Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures to reduce VMT generated by the project, such as:
- Implement pedestrian and sidewalk improvements that meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the City of Fontana Municipal Code.
- If constructing pedestrian network improvements is not feasible on or adjacent to the project site, provide a fair share payment to a fund designated for off-site pedestrian network improvements elsewhere in the City (may require a nexus study).
- Construct bicycle network improvements along the project’s frontage consistent with the Community Mobility and Circulation element of the adopted General Plan.
- If constructing bicycle network improvements is not feasible on or adjacent to the project site, provide a fair share payment to a fund designated for off-site bicycle network improvements elsewhere in the City (may require a nexus study).
- Participate in a VMT fee program and/or VMT mitigation exchange/banking program (if they exist) to reduce VMT from the project or other land uses to achieve acceptable levels.
As part of the SBCTA Implementation Study, key TDM measures appropriate for the region were identified. Measures appropriate for most of the SBCTA region are summarized in the technical memorandum “SB743 Implementation Mitigation and TDM Strategy Assessment” (provided in Appendix C). Evaluation of VMT reductions should use state-of-the-practice methodologies, recognizing that many TDM strategies depend on building tenant performance over time. As such, actual VMT reduction cannot be reliably predicted, and monitoring may be necessary to gauge performance related to mitigation expectations.
CEQA Assessment – Active Transportation and Public Transit Analysis
Potential impacts to public transit, pedestrian facilities, and bicycle facilities can be evaluated using the following criteria:
- A significant impact occurs if the project conflicts with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decreases the performance or safety of such facilities.
The TIA should include an analysis of a project to examine if it is inconsistent with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding active transportation or public transit facilities, or otherwise decreases the performance or safety of such facilities. It should also determine whether the project has the potential to conflict with existing or proposed facilities supporting these travel modes.
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