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Coalition on Regional Equity MTP/SCS Comment Letter, Page 3 Add a Strategy to Policy 24 that encourages transit agencies to consider and plan for the needs of low-income and other vulnerable populations in rural parts of the region, perhaps through stakeholder meetings, a speaker series or series of webinars. 4. Promote Transportation Equity for All, Including Transit Dependent and Choice Riders Transit service networks should connect communities in the region to opportunities to live, work, recreate, access services, and worship without the need for a private automobile. Street networks should facilitate travel by all modes, necessitating prioritizing investment in pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure throughout communities and near transit stops. Develop specific strategies to ensure appropriate phasing of transit and active transportation improvements with residential development. While SB375 only requires quality transit to be planned within the time horizon of the MTP/SCS for residential projects to meet the criteria for CEQA benefits, development built without transit inevitably becomes car-oriented, and it is difficult to reverse this behavior. 5. Prioritize Equity-Promoting Investments First constraints when financially feasible, with attention to restore and strengthen service to low-income communities and other areas where transit- Add to Policy 28 a Strategy to fund equity-promoting investments first. We suggest the projects that enhance equity in the region, laying the foundation for the remainder of 6. Create an Equity Scenario in the Next MTP/SCS, or Integrate Equity in Every Scenario Strengthen the equity analysis for future plans by including an analysis to measure the impact of the plan on low-income communities, communities of color, and other vulnerable populations (Environmental Justice Communities) that live outside of the help determine true impact on these populations. Apply the jobs-housing fit tool to the analysis for the next MTP/SCS. Track the equity performance of this plan to provide the analytical foundation for future plans. Hold a series of conversations with equity partners to identify key planks of an equity scenario and how they can best be integrated into the next MTP/SCS scenario(s). Create a defined public process for CEQA streamlining determinations. SB 375 gives the local jurisdiction the discretion for making the determination for what level of CEQA exemptions a project is qualified for within the MTP/SCS, but there is no mandate for a public hearing or review process for this determination. A public process must be established to ensure that equity, health, and environmental interests are adequately addressed. Page 16 of 165
Coalition on Regional Equity MTP/SCS Comment Letter, Page 4 7. Improve Ecological Impact Analysis and Include Strategic Planning for Habitat and Open Space Conservation The interests of equity, public health and compact transit-oriented development are best served by complementary planning for natural resource and open-space conservation. While we applaud the work of the Rural Urban Connections Strategy to analyze regional agricultural viability, considerations of habitat viability and opportunities for outdoor recreation and education could be improved to better serve the needs of the region. Coordinated conservation strategies and tools must be developed to aide adherence to the MTP/SCS urban footprint and provide ample opportunity for open space preservation. We believe that these recommendations, if included in the MTP/SCS, will help the Sacramento region address the needs of all residents in a meaningful way. Strengthening the analysis of how the MTP/SCS will impact low-income communities, communities of color, other vulnerable populations, and natural habitat, as well as creating specific strategies to address the needs of these populations as the MTP/SCS is implemented, will create a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous region. equitable future, and urge the SACOG Board of Directors to support the strengthening of equity measures and strategies in the MTP/SCS. The Coalition on Regional Equity- and its member organizations throughout the region- are committed to supporting the ongoing planning and implementation of the MTP/SCS through th constituents on ensuring that equity and opportunity for all in the Sacramento region become a reality. Thank you for considering our comments and recommendations. Sincerely, Kendra Bridges Land Use Policy Director Sacramento Housing Alliance Sarah Mercer Director of Government Affairs California Pan-Ethnic Health Network Efren M. Guttierrez Executive Director Chicano Consortium of Sacramento Jonathan Ellison Board President Environmental Council of Sacramento Mona Tawatao Regional Counsel Legal Services of Northern California Linda Deavens Chief Executive Officer Paratransit, Inc. Page 17 of 165
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