2014 RTP, SCS and PEIR. Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy Roundtable November 29, 2012

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1 2014 RTP, SCS and PEIR Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy Roundtable November 29, 2012

2 Presentation Overview: How much are we going to grow? What is an RTP? What is an SCS? What is an EIR? What is the purpose/ role of the Roundtable?

3 How much are we going to grow? Madera County ,074 / ,151 (+74%) City of Chowchilla ,817 / ( %) City of Madera ,514 / ( %) Unincorporated area ,743 / ( %) Population Madera County Chowchilla Madera Unincorporated Area

4 What is an RTP? Regional Transportation Plan Updated every 4 years as required by federal government Long-range plan (20+ year planning timeframe) Identifies specific projects that equal expected revenues & estimated costs (financially-constrained)

5 What is an RTP? Documents Existing Conditions Identifies the region s transportation goals, objectives, and policies in the Policy Element Set forth an action plan of projects & programs (2012 through 2040) to address the needs consistent with the Policy Element Required to contain an SCS by Senate Bill 375 (SB 375) new requirement! Integrates results reflected in the Congestion Management Program (CMP)

6 What is an RTP? Documents the financial resources needed to implement the plan in the Financial Element Reflects results of the Transportation (Air Quality) Conformity Analysis Addresses Environmental Justice Issues Is Consistent with the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Plan Highlights the 2014 RTP/SCS EIR process & results Details the RTP/SCS public outreach process

7 Specifically, the RTP will include the following sections: SJV Regional Transportation Overview Regional Context Policy Element Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) Action Element Financial Element Conformity Environmental Justice Analysis Process Environmental Impact Report Public Outreach

8 What is an SCS? SB 375 defines an SCS as. a forecasted development pattern for the region, which, when integrated with the transportation network, and other transportation measures and policies, will reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from light trucks and cars, to achieve, if feasible, the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets approved by the Air Resource Board

9 More specifically, an SCS: Demonstrates how Madera County will meet the State s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets Better integrates land use, housing & transportation planning Allows for CEQA streamlining when projects are consistent with the SCS Identifies locations of land uses & intensities of those uses Identifies areas that will house the future population consistent with RHNA Determines the transportation network that will serve the population

10 What is a Program EIR (PEIR)? Meets requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Provides for an environmental assessment of the RTP and SCS (regional plans vs. individual projects) Includes mitigation measures to reduce significant environmental impacts

11 What is an EIR? Evaluates transportation and land use alternatives: 1. No Project 2. Programmed Projects Plus the Preferred SCS Scenario 3. An Alternative SCS Scenario 4. An Alternative Planning Scenario, if the preferred SCS Scenario cannot achieve GHG targets

12 What is the purpose / role of the Roundtable? Help develop, guide, and oversee the 2014 RTP, SCS, and PEIR process

13 What is your role? Participation in a Roundtable composed of affected local agencies, stakeholders, and other interested and affected individuals in Madera County Attendance at regular meetings (every other month until March 2013, and then monthly until August 2013) Feedback from stakeholders improves the success of the RTP and SCS

14 What is your role? Provide input and feedback throughout the process Motivate the public to participate in workshops held throughout the County Discuss and recommend potential RTP and SCS alternatives Recommend information that should be presented to the public

15 Why does MCTC need your involvement? Allows you to voice your opinions and assist in development of the RTP and SCS Improves the success of the public workshops

16 Let s schedule future Roundtable Sessions! Potential dates and times for upcoming sessions

17 Questions / Comments