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Southern California Association of Governments

Irvine, December 9, 2008

OCBC Infrastructure CommitteeOCBC Infrastructure Committee

SB 375 Presentation SB 375 Presentation

Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director, SCAGHasan Ikhrata, Executive Director, SCAG

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Purpose of WorkshopPurpose of Workshop

Share information relative to SB 375

Begin outreach process for 2012 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) & related data

Seek your feedback

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SB 375 BackgroundSB 375 Background

CA Senate Bill signed by Governor 9/08

Effective date 1/09

SB 375 intends to implement AB 32* (only a small portion)

*California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006

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Purpose of SB 375Purpose of SB 375

Achieve specified GHG emission reduction target*

Integrate transportation, land use & housing planning

* VMT from auto & light trucks

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Purpose of SB 375 Purpose of SB 375 (con’t.)(con’t.)

Achieve specified GHG emission reduction target

by reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) from passenger vehicles (auto & light trucks)

through land use and related policies

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Purpose of SB 375 Purpose of SB 375 (con’t.)(con’t.)

Integrate transportation, land use & housing planning RTP SB 375 Sustainable Communities Strategy

(SCS) Growth Forecasts Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)

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35%

38%

38%

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California AB 32 Recommended Green House Gas Reduction Estimates

12%

3%

2%

1%

1%

19%

12%

17%

15%

9%

3%

1% 1%

3% CA Light-Duty Vehicle GHGStandards

Energy Efficiency

Renewables Portfolio Standard

Low Carbon Fuel Standards

High Global Warming PotentialGas Measures

Sustainable Forests

Vehicle Efficiency Measures

Goods Movement

Heavy/Medium-Duty Vehicles

Million Solar Roofs

High Speed Rail

Landfill Methane Control

Additional Reductions fromCapped Sectors

Regional Transportation-Related GHG Targets

Industrial Measures (total in +out of cap-&-trade)

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BLUEPRINT SB 375

AB 32: GHG

EXISTING LAW

Regional Planning - In Progress AB 32 Implementation for Local Agency Land Use & Transportation

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What SB 375 is NOT about:What SB 375 is NOT about:

Anything not involving VMT associated with light & medium duty vehicles,

e.g., green buildings energy efficiency municipal operations waste management water technology

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SB 375 RequirementsSB 375 Requirements

Set GHG emission reduction targets for passenger vehicles for 2020 and 2035 (with 8-year target update cycle)

Develop an SCS, and include in RTP

Develop an Alternative Planning Strategy (APS), if necessary, to meet GHG emission reduction targets

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SB 375 Requirements SB 375 Requirements (con’t.)(con’t.)

Consistency with SCS

transportation projects that are NOT grandfathered

RHNA

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SB 375 Requirements SB 375 Requirements (con’t.)(con’t.)

Requires RHNA to be consistent with SCS

At minimum at city level

Housing Element consistent with RHNA

Current zoning to accommodate RHNA housing units

If not, SB 375 requires rezoning to accommodate the difference within three years

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Potential for Local Land Use ChangePotential for Local Land Use ChangeHousing Need Allocation =33 unitsHousing Need Allocation =33 units

RZoning Capacity =30 units

C

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Potential for Local Land Use ChangePotential for Local Land Use ChangeHousing Need Allocation =33 unitsHousing Need Allocation =33 units

RZoning Capacity =30 units

Proposed housing in SCS = 23 units

C (Change to Mixed Use?)

Proposed Housing in SCS = 10 units

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Additional Strategies to Reduce Additional Strategies to Reduce GHG EmissionsGHG Emissions

Pricing

Other transportation demand management (TDM), including telecommuting, work at home, carpools/vanpools, park & ride

Additional investments facilitating the use of transit and non-motorized modes

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Other Provisions of SB 375Other Provisions of SB 375

CEQA review exemptions/limited review

Guidelines for travel demand models used for RTP

Specified public outreach and hearings

Changes to housing element law

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Components of an SCSComponents of an SCS

Identify within the region general location of uses, densities & building

intensities; areas sufficient to house all projected population,

including all economic segments of population; areas sufficient to house an eight-year projection of

regional housing need; and a transportation network to service the transportation

needs of the region

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Components of an SCS Components of an SCS (con’t.)(con’t.)

Gather and consider the best practically available scientific

information regarding resource areas & farmland in the region

state housing goals

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Components of an SCS Components of an SCS (con’t.)(con’t.)

Set forth a forecasted development pattern when integrated with transportation network &

transportation measures/policies, reduces GHG emissions from autos & light trucks to achieve specified GHG target; and

Allow the RTP to comply with federal transportation conformity requirements (Clean Air Act Sec 176)

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Sample Area: Metrolink Orange County LineSample Area: Metrolink Orange County Line

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Sample Area: Fullerton Metrolink StationSample Area: Fullerton Metrolink Station One-half Mile BufferOne-half Mile Buffer

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1. Identify Existing Land Use Information

Location of Uses Residential Density Building Intensities

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Existing Land Use (2005)Existing Land Use (2005)

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Residential Density (2005)Residential Density (2005)

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Building Intensities (2005)Building Intensities (2005)

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Identify areas sufficient to house all the population of the region, including all economic segments over the RTP planning timeframe

Identify areas sufficient to house an 8-year projection of the regional housing need

Ensure consistency with state housing goals

2, 3 & 6. Identify Short- and Long-Term Housing Development Areas and Consider State Housing Goals

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4. Identify Transportation Needs and Planned Network4. Identify Transportation Needs and Planned Network

Source: SCAG 2008 RTP

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Existing & Planned Existing & Planned Transportation NetworkTransportation Network

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5. Consider Resources Areas and Farmland Information5. Consider Resources Areas and Farmland Information

Source: SCAG 2008 RTP EIR

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Resource Areas & Farmland (2005)Resource Areas & Farmland (2005)

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Identify regional strategic growth opportunity areas

• Identify corridors appropriate for redevelopment

• Plan for additional housing and jobs near transit

• Plan for a changing demand in housing types

• Protect stable residential communities

• Ensure adequate access to open space and preservation of habitat

Potential Development PoliciesPotential Development Policies

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2035 Baseline 2035 Draft Policy

(1,000) Household Employment Household Employment

IM 103 133 101 132

LA 4,003 5,041 4,087 5,091

OR 1,118 1,982 1,134 1,992

RV 1,183 1,414 1,142 1,386

SB 973 1,255 914 1,220

VN 330 463 334 466

Region 7,710 10,287 7,710 10,287

7. Create a Forecasted Development Pattern Integrated with the Transportation Network that

Reduces GHG Emissions (2035)

Source: SCAG 2008 Draft RTP

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Benefits: 2008 RTP Draft Policy Growth Forecast Benefits: 2008 RTP Draft Policy Growth Forecast Compared with Baseline Growth Forecast in Compared with Baseline Growth Forecast in 20352035

-8%

-6%

-4%

-2%

0%

GHG emission VMT VHT Delay

-5.45MMTCO2E

-20,815,100 Mi

-882,400 H

-436,900 H

Source: SCAG 2008 Draft RTP/PEIR

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2020 Baseline 2020 Draft Policy

(1,000) Household Employment Household Employment

IM 82 106 81 103

LA 3,666 4,755 3,689 4,778

OR 1,088 1,897 1,089 1,872

RV 913 1,042 913 1,035

SB 787 966 765 981

VN 303 417 303 414

Region 6,840 9,183 6,840 9,183

7. Create a Forecasted Development Pattern Integrated with the Transportation Network that

Reduces GHG Emissions (2020)

Source: SCAG 2008 Draft RTP

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Benefits: 2008 RTP Draft Policy Growth Forecast Benefits: 2008 RTP Draft Policy Growth Forecast Compared with Baseline Growth Forecast in Compared with Baseline Growth Forecast in 20202020

Source: SCAG 2008 Draft RTP/PEIR

-3.0%

-2.5%

-2.0%

-1.5%

-1.0%

-0.5%

0.0%

GHG Emission VMT VHT Delay

-1.59 MMTCO2E

-6,779,000 Mi

-275,200 H

-131,950 H

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Transportation Demand (4-step) Model

4D Model--Density (households per acre); Diversity (jobs/housing ratio); Design (pedestrian environment factor); and Destination (regional transit accessibility).

Quantify the GHG Emissions Reduction BenefitsQuantify the GHG Emissions Reduction Benefits

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8. Ensure the RTP to comply with federal transportation conformity requirements*

* Clean Air Act Sec 176

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Implementation of SCS – Implementation of SCS – Sustainable Communities Project & Sustainable Communities Project &

Transit Priority ProjectTransit Priority Project

A transit priority project consistent with either a SCS or an APS, and meet other requirements specified in SB 375, can be declared, after public hearing by local jurisdiction, as a sustainable communities project

What is a “Transit Priority Project?” A development project At least 50% residential use, if the project contains

between 26% and 50% nonresidential uses, a floor area ratio (FAR) => 0.75;

With a minimum net density of at least 20 units/acre Within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality

transit corridor included in a RTP

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Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & ResponsibilitiesSCAGSCAG

Prepare and adopt an SCS as part of the RTP develop methodologies and technical tools to

estimate GHG emissions adopt public participation plan conduct informational meetings and public hearings develop and adopt a framework to address

intra-regional relationships for sub-regional SCS, if necessary

develop overall guidelines & create public participation plans for sub-regional SCS, if necessary

develop an APS, if necessary

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Roles & Responsibilities Roles & Responsibilities Sub-RegionsSub-Regions

Collaborate with SCAG on regional SCS

Option to propose sub-regional SCS work together with county transportation

commissions develop sub-regional APS, if necessary

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Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & ResponsibilitiesCTCsCTCs

Ensure transportation projects (NOT grandfathered) to be consistent with SCS

Collaborate on regional and/or sub-regional SCS

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Roles & Responsibilities Roles & Responsibilities Local JurisdictionsLocal Jurisdictions

Input to SCAG on growth forecast as part of the integrated process

Collaborate with respective sub-regions & CTCs on sub-regional SCS, if necessary

Identify sufficient sites in Housing Element, and rezone certain sites if necessary, to accommodate the RHNA allocation for the local jurisdictions.

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Roles & Responsibilities Roles & Responsibilities Local Jurisdictions Local Jurisdictions (con’t)(con’t)

Ensure a sub-regional SCS or the regional SCS be supported by the existing general plan, or built upon with the envisioned changes in the general plan

Conduct public hearing, declare that transit priority project is a sustainable communities project and is exempt from CEQA review

Conduct streamlined CEQA review for transit priority project that does not qualify as sustainable communities project

May adopt traffic mitigation measures for transit priority projects

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Roles & Responsibilities Roles & Responsibilities Air Resources Board (ARB)Air Resources Board (ARB)

Formulate Regional Targets Advisory Committee (RTAC)

Develop regional GHG emission reduction targets

Approve emission estimation methodologies

Review SCS/APS, and accept or reject

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Major MilestonesMajor Milestones

1/1/2009 - SB 375 becomes law

1/31/2009 - new RTAC to be formed

9/30/2009 – RTAC’s report due to ARB recommending factors and methodologies

for setting regional GHG targets

10/2009 - SCAG holds at least one public workshop

Year 2009Year 2009

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Major Milestones Major Milestones (con’t.)(con’t.)

10/2009 to 6/2010 - SCS/APS workshops*to develop regional target

9/30/2010 - ARB issues final GHG targets

* Assuming SCAG recommends regional target to ARB

Year 2010Year 2010

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Major Milestones Major Milestones (con’t.)(con’t.)

10/2010 to 12/2011 – 16 workshops (by county) to obtain input for the draft SCS/APS

1/2012 - release draft RTP/SCS for public review

1/2012 to 4/2012 - 3 public hearings and 6-12 informational meetings for elected officials

Years 2011 - 2012Years 2011 - 2012

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Major Milestones Major Milestones (con’t.)(con’t.)

4/2012 – Regional Council adopts RTP/SCS, and APS if necessary

6/2012 - ARB review acceptance or rejection

Year 2011 - 2012Year 2011 - 2012

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SCAG Efforts to DateSCAG Efforts to Date

Bill analysis

Consideration of implementation options

Information sharing

Pursuing clean-up legislation

Workshops

2012 RTP development

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Dialogues with ARB/MPOsDialogues with ARB/MPOs

Develop regional targets, SCAG region’s fair share

2020 statewide GHG reduction estimates to be remained the same (5 MMTCO2E)

Consistent tools, methodology, and data sharing

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Pending Issues:Pending Issues:

Funding

GHG targets

Regional vs. sub-regional/how many sub-regions

Roles of transportation projects in SCS

Impacts on transportation projects

Conformity

Oversight and participation

Clean-up legislation

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The EndThe End