SB 743 White Paper
SB 743 requires evaluating transportation impacts using VMT instead of Level of Service (LOS).
VMT & GHG Reduction Strategies
Strategies like transit-oriented development, increasing residential density, and improving street connectivity can significantly reduce VMT and GHG emissions, with some measures achieving reductions of up to 31%.
Model Assessment Criteria for CEQA
Agencies should evaluate their models to ensure they provide reliable forecasts and meet CEQA standards for environmental impact analyses.
VMT Agency Decision Matrix
This guide helps agencies choose the right methods and tools to measure Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) for land use and transportation projects, supporting compliance with California’s SB 743.
Street Safety in an Autonomous Vehicle Future
Autonomous vehicles may have the potential to support core elements of the Safe System approach, which strives to eliminate fatal and serious transportation injuries. Fehr & Peers partnered with ITE to publish “Autonomous Vehicle Considerations under a Safe System Framework,” which explores potential AV benefits, risks, and considerations within the Safe System framework.
Growth in Micromobility
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Pedestrian and Bicycle Standing Committee developed the Micromobility Facility Design Guide Informational Report, which summarizes potential design challenges micromobility users experience as they travel on typical roadways.