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SB 743: Changes to Transportation Analysis Under CEQA

Learn about SB 743 changes and the impact on transportation analysis under CEQA, with a focus on LA Metro's current activities and priorities. Explore the assessment of Los Angeles' existing and planned transit systems, and Metro's CEQA practice as the lead agency for transit, active transportation, and some highway projects. Discover how the emphasis on transit-oriented communities and non-auto modes affects policy implications and mitigation strategies.

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SB 743: Changes to Transportation Analysis Under CEQA

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  1. SB 743: Changes to Transportation Analysis Under CEQA

  2. Overview • LA Metro Current Activities/Priorities • SB 743 Impact • Assessment and Potential Policy

  3. Los Angeles’ Existing Transit System Planned Transit System Expansion

  4. Metro CEQA Practice • Lead Agency for: • Transit • Active Transportation • Some Highway • Preparer in Collaboration with Caltrans, Highway Projects • Historically Use LOS • Often Following Local Standards for Thresholds

  5. Consideration for Non-Metro Projects • Transit Oriented Communities Emphasis Favors • Slower Speeds, Complete Streets • In-Fill, Mixed Use, Density • Facilities for Non-Auto Modes

  6. Metro SB 743 Assessment • Select approximately 6 Metro projects • Prepare impact analysis using VMT metric • Estimate level and type of mitigation to apply • Provide conclusions and recommendations • Collaboration with Caltrans • Complete in Fall

  7. Policy Implications • Consider change to Metro’s CEQA Practice • Position on State activities if applicable • Action on LOS with Measure M Guidelines

  8. THANK YOU!

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