Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024091129
Lead Agency
City of Fresno
Document Title
Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
11/18/2025
Document Description
The proposed project aims to establish a VMT Reduction Program with the intent of reducing citywide VMT by establishing mitigation for future development projects in Fresno. The VMT Reduction Program includes two major components that can be applied, individually or in combination, to new development with VMT impacts: an Urban Design Calculator (UDC), which estimates potential VMT reductions for development projects through incorporation of various design elements; and a mitigation fee (supported by a nexus study) and mitigation bank, which would be used to fund VMT-reducing projects throughout Fresno.
The VMT Reduction Program would Identify relevant transportation demand management (TDM) strategies and VMT-reducing projects within Fresno to be funded by mitigation fees from developments that trigger potentially significant VMT impacts under CEQA. Potential VMT-reducing measures may include active transportation improvements, multi-modal transportation programs, and improved street connectivity, including bicycle, pedestrian and transit facilities. The program intends to streamline the Senate Bill (SB) 743 compliance process for development projects while funding future VMT improvement projects.
Contact Information
Name
Sophia Pagoulatos
Agency Name
City of Fresno
Job Title
Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Fresno
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
City of Fresno
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
City of Fresno
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Fresno
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://www.fresno.gov/planning/plans-projects-under-review/vehicle-miles-traveled/
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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