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jmf 5/20/19 <br />Table 1 <br />VMT Impact Thresholds <br />Methods <br />Project Threshold <br />Cumulative Threshold <br />Transportation Projects (thresholds may apply for SB 743 or GHG purposes) <br />• OCTAM forecast of total <br />A significant impact would <br />A significant impact would occur <br />citywide daily VMTI <br />occur if the project increased <br />if the project caused total daily <br />the baseline VMT within the <br />VMT within the City to be higher <br />City. <br />than the no build alternative <br />under cumulative conditions. <br />• Consistency check with SCAG <br />NA <br />A significant impact would occur <br />RTP/SCS <br />if the project is determined to be <br />inconsistent with the RTP/SCS. <br />I It is recommended that OCTAM is used to develop VMT estimates for transportation project impact assessment. <br />However, the analyst must verify the model results for sensitivity to changes in VMT. Alternatively, if the model is <br />not deemed appropriate, Robert Cevero's research on lane -mile elasticity and its relationship to VMT can be <br />referenced. <br />Resolution No. 2019-)= <br />Page 5 of 5 <br />75D-9 <br />