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Chapter 3 Comments and Coordination Table 2.5-2 Peak Hour Speeds for Existing, Opening, and Horizon Years Analysis Years Existing (2006) Opening (2016) Alternatives Peak Hour Speeds SB (PM Peak Hour) NB (AM Peak Hour) MF HOV MF HOV 57 55 NO BUILD Alternative 48 42 MINIMUM BUILD Alternative 60 62 53 65 FULL BUILD Alternate 60 62 53 65 NO BUILD Alternative 30 37 Horizon (2036) MINIMUM BUILD Alternative 43 59 52 60 FULL BUILD Alternate 43 59 52 60 Note: US 101 Corridor exhibits very strong behavior of roughly one hour. Morning (6am-7am) Peak NB and afternoon (4pm-5pm) Peak SB. Sources: The Department’s District 7, Division of Planning, Public Transportation, and Local Assistance, November 2007, SCAG, Destination 2030: 2004 Regional Transportation Plan, Adopted April 2003. Environmental Consequences Based upon federal approval of the air quality conformity findings in the SCAG 2004 RTP and 2006 RTIP, SBCAG’s 2004 MTP, and the project’s inclusion in the overall plan, the reduction in vehicle hours traveled (vht) and improved traffic flow, carbon dioxide emissions should be reduced despite what may be an increase in vehicle miles traveled (vmt). The Department recognizes the concern that carbon dioxide emissions raise for climate change. However, accurate modeling of GHG emissions levels, including carbon dioxide, at the project level is not currently possible. No federal, state or regional regulatory agency has provided methodology or criteria for GHG emission and climate change impact analysis. Therefore, The Department is unable to provide a scientific or regulatory-based conclusion regarding whether the project’s contribution to climate change is cumulatively considerable. The Department continues to be actively involved on the Governor’s Climate Action Team as ARB works to implement AB 1493 and AB 32. As part of the Climate Action Program at the Department ( December 2006), the Department is supporting efforts to reduce vehicle miles traveled by planning and implementing smart land use strategies: job/housing proximity, developing transit-oriented communities, and high density 194 IS/EA VEN-SB US101 HOV Project
Chapter 3 Comments and Coordination housing along transit corridors. The Department is working closely with local jurisdictions on planning activities; however, the Department does not have local land use planning authority. The Department is also supporting efforts to improve the energy efficiency of the transportation sector by increasing vehicle fuel economy in new cars, light and heavy-duty trucks. However it is important to note that the control of the fuel economy standards is held by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and ARB. Lastly, the use of alternative fuels is being considered and continuing research on alternative fuels is being conducted at the University of California Davis. Avoidance, Minimization and/or Mitigation Measures To the extent that it is applicable or feasible for the project, the following measures can also help to reduce the GHG emissions and potential climate change impacts from projects: • Use of reclaimed water—currently 30% of the electricity used in California is used for the treatment and delivery of water. Use of reclaimed water helps conserve this energy, which reduces GHG emissions from electricity production. • Landscaping—reduces surface warming and through photosynthesis decreases CO2. • Portland cement—use of lighter color surfaces such as Portland cement helps to reduce the albedo effect and cool the surface; in addition, the Department has been a leader in the effort to add fly ash to Portland cement mixes. Adding fly ash reduces the GHG emissions associated with cement production—it also can make the pavement stronger. • Use of energy efficient lighting, such as LED traffic signals. • Idling restrictions for trucks and equipment. IS/EA VEN-SB US101 HOV Project 195
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