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Model Assessment Criteria for CEQA

 

This is a simple guide to help agencies determine if their travel forecasting models are appropriate for CEQA transportation impact assessments. We also have a more comprehensive checklist developed as part of a new model review assessment for Caltrans, shown on pages 42–46 here.
October 17, 2021 • 1 minute read
Model Assessment Criteria for CEQA
Resources

Model Assessment Criteria for CEQA

 

This is a simple guide to help agencies determine if their travel forecasting models are appropriate for CEQA transportation impact assessments. We also have a more comprehensive checklist developed as part of a new model review assessment for Caltrans, shown on pages 42–46 here.
October 17, 2021 • 1 minute read

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