by Fehr and Peers | Apr 15, 2020 | Resources
On September 27, 2013, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 743 into law and started a process intended to fundamentally change transportation impact analysis as part of CEQA compliance. These changes include elimination of auto delay, level of service (LOS), and other similar measures of vehicular capacity or traffic congestion as a basis for determining significant impacts. Instead, transportation impacts will be determined based on changes to vehicle miles of travel (VMT).
by Fehr and Peers | Apr 2, 2020 | Resources
Although there is much uncertainty regarding how autonomous vehicles (AVs) might transform cities and influence roadway safety, our recent ITE Journal article “Safeguarding Safety for Road Users Now While Planning for an Automated Future” published alongside the Eno Center for Transportation explores different safety strategies that are important to consider both today and in an AV future.
by Fehr and Peers | Mar 19, 2020 | Resources
A guide for agencies on implementing SB 743’s requirement to assess transportation impacts based on VMT instead of traffic delay, aligning with California’s environmental objectives.
by Fehr and Peers | Jan 29, 2020 | Resources
Vision Zero emphasizes a Safe Systems approach, which acknowledges that people make mistakes, and focuses on influencing system-wide practices, policies, and designs to lessen the severity of crashes.
by Fehr and Peers | Jan 14, 2020 | Resources
This report by Berkeley Law explores how California communities can use Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) banking and exchange programs to meet environmental goals under SB 743.
by Fehr and Peers | Dec 20, 2019 | Resources
This document provides guidance for implementing California’s SB 743 in the Western Riverside County area, focusing on using Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as a key metric in transportation impact analysis.
