Land Conservation and VMT Reduction Analysis

 

Integrating VMT Mitigation for Sustainable Development and Conservation
November 5, 2024 • 1 minute read
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Land Conservation and VMT Reduction Analysis

 

Integrating VMT Mitigation for Sustainable Development and Conservation
November 5, 2024 • 1 minute read

Policies targeted at reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) can be a powerful tool for advancing sustainable land development patterns. Our new white paper explores how VMT mitigation programs could protect biodiversity, preserve critical habitats, and support land conservation.

We recently worked with the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) and The Nature Conservancy to explore how VMT credits could be leveraged to fund conservation efforts, aligning transportation and conservation goals. By converting high-VMT parcels into conservation areas and instead encouraging development in lower-VMT areas, this approach helps combat sprawl while achieving long-term environmental benefits.

Read the full white paper to learn more about this innovative strategy, and contact us to explore how it could apply to your projects.

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Chelsea Richer

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