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Conservation Element December 4, 2018 GOAL 1: Protect air resources, improve regional and local air quality, and minimize the impacts of climate change. Policy 1.1 Regional Planning Efforts. Coordinate air quality planning efforts with local and regional agencies to meet State and Federal ambient air quality standards in order to protect all residents from the health effects of air pollution. I Eq, H Policy 1.2 Climate Action Plan. Consistency with emission reduction goals highlighted in the Climate Action Plan shall be considered in all major decisions on land use and investments in public infrastructure. I H, S Policy 1.3 Education. Promote efforts to educate businesses and the general public about air quality standards, health effects, and best practices they can make to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. I Ed, H Policy 1.4 Development Standards. Support new development that meets or exceeds standards for energy-efficient building design and site planning. I S Policy 1.5 Sensitive Receptor Decisions. Consider potential impacts of stationary and non - stationary emission sources on existing and proposed sensitive uses and opportunities to minimize health and safety risks. I H Policy 1.6 New and Infill Residential Development. Promote development that is mixed- use, pedestrian -friendly, transit oriented, and clustered around activity centers. I S Policy 1.7 Housing and Employment Opportunities. Improve the City's jobs/housing balance ratio by supporting development that provides housing and employment opportunities to enable people to live and work in Santa Ana. I Eq Policy 1.8 Promote Alternative Transportation. Promote use of alternate modes of transportation in the City of Santa Ana, including pedestrian, bicycling, public transportation, car sharing programs and emerging technologies. I S, Ed Policy 1.9 Public Investment Alternative Transportation Infrastructure. Continue to invest in infrastructure projects that support public transportation and alternate modes of transportation in the City of Santa Ana, including pedestrian, bicycling, public transportation, car sharing programs, and emerging technologies. I S Policy 1.10 Transportation Management. Continue to support and invest in improvements to the City's Transportation Management System, including projects or programs that improve traffic flow and reduce traffic congestion. I S Policy 1.11 Public Investment in Low- or Zero Emission Vehicles. Continue to invest in low - emission or zero -emission vehicles to replace the City's gasoline powered vehicle fleet and to transition to available clean fuel sources such as bio -diesel for trucks and heavy equipment. I S General Plan Policy Framework 65A-18 12