Recalibrating Our MXD Tool for Mixed-Use Trip Generation
This white paper outlines how our MXD modeling tool was recalibrated and validated with recent travel data and conditions.
Understanding VMT Metrics: Explore Our Modeling Lexicon
CEQA’s July 1 deadline is swiftly approaching, making it increasingly important to be able to understand and navigate all types of VMT calculations. Our new quick-reference VMT lexicon makes that easier. Explore it now here.
VMT Mitigation Through Fees, Banks, and Exchanges
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).
Safeguarding Safety for Road Users Now While Planning for an Automated Future
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.
SB 743 and VMT FAQs
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.
Core Elements for Vision Zero Communities
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.