Mitigation Measures for LADOT CEQA Transportation Impacts for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Threshold T-2.1

Mitigation measures for VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled) impacts in the City of Los Angeles can vary depending on whether they are related to development projects or land use plans. Here are potential mitigation measures for both:

For Development Projects:

1. Parking Strategies:

   • Reduce Parking Supply: Developments can reduce the number of parking spaces provided, encouraging alternative transportation modes.
   • Unbundle Parking: Separate parking costs from rent, allowing residents or employees to choose whether to pay for parking.
   • Parking Cash-Out: Offer cash incentives to employees who do not use parking spaces provided by the project.
   • Price Workplace Parking: Charge employees for parking spaces, discouraging car use.

2. Transit Enhancement:

   • Reduce Transit Headways: Increase transit frequency to make public transportation more attractive.
   • Implement Neighborhood Shuttle: Provide shuttle services connecting the project area with transit hubs or key destinations.
   • Transit Subsidies: Offer subsidies for transit passes, making public transportation more affordable.

3. Education & Encouragement:

   • Voluntary Travel Behavior Change Program: Encourage residents or employees to choose alternative transportation methods through awareness campaigns and incentives.
   • Promotions and Marketing: Promote the benefits of using alternative transportation options.

4. Commute Trip Reductions:

   • Required Commute Trip Reduction Program: Implement mandatory programs that encourage employees to carpool, use alternative work schedules, or telecommute.
   • Employer-Sponsored Vanpool, Circulator, or Shuttle: Offer transportation options for employees.
   • Rideshare Program: Facilitate carpooling and ridesharing among project occupants.

5. Shared Mobility:

   • Car Share: Partner with car-sharing services to provide on-demand vehicles.
   • Bike Share: Offer bike-sharing programs.
   • Other Shared Mobility Devices: Support shared electric scooters or similar services.
   • School Carpool Program: Encourage carpooling for school-related trips.

6. Bicycle Infrastructure:

   • Implement/Improve On-Street Bicycle Facilities: Enhance bike lanes and cycling infrastructure.
   • Bike Parking: Provide secure and accessible bike parking.
   • Secure Bike Parking and Showers: Offer secure bike storage and shower facilities for cyclists.

7. Neighborhood Enhancement:

   • Traffic Calming Improvements: Implement measures to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety.
   • Pedestrian Network Improvements: Enhance sidewalks and pedestrian pathways.
   • Shared Use Paths, Paseos: Develop shared-use paths to promote walking and cycling.

8. Additional Strategies:

   • Additional TDM Strategies: If new TDM strategies not listed above are used, provide substantial evidence of their effectiveness.
   • Off-Site/Area-Wide Strategies: Implement strategies that go beyond the project site, such as transportation infrastructure improvements.
   • Enhancements to Public Transit: Invest in public transit improvements and expansions to make it more attractive and efficient.
   • Mixed-Use Project Modification: Adjust the mix of land uses within a mixed-use project to encourage internalization of trips and serve the local community.

For Land Use Plans:

1. Reallocation of Land Use Development:

   • Concentrate jobs, housing, and supporting uses in areas that are transit-friendly and within proximity to services.

2. Transit Enhancement:

   • Invest in improved public transit connections, active transportation infrastructure, mobility programs, and education and marketing efforts to encourage transit and active transportation modes.

3. Reduced Reliance on Automobiles:

   • Implement strategies to discourage car trips and promote the use of transit and active transportation options.

These mitigation measures aim to reduce VMT and encourage sustainable transportation choices for both development projects and land use plans in the City of Los Angeles. The specific measures chosen would depend on the project type, location, and characteristics, with the goal of aligning with the city's goals for reducing VMT and promoting sustainable transportation.

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