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195 11. A watering plan shall be initiated for each grading phase such that a crust can be formed on the ground surface to reduce the amount of generated fugitive dust. This technique can substantially reduce particulate emissions as well as the inconvenience and expense to local business and residents that such dust can cause. Construction roads shall be paved where appropriate. Again, this measure focuses on reducing grading-related dust and the associated particulate emissions. Such road shall be in place prior to the commencement of structure assembly. All grading activities shall be ceased during periods of high wind (i.e., greater than 30 mph). High winds can result in substantial material erosion and can signiticantly increase local particulate levels. Construction equipment shall be fitted with the most modern emission control devices and be kept in proper tune. Motors out of proper tune can result in emissions that vastly exceed recommended standards. This method is useful in reducing emissions as well as increasing fuel economy. The applicant shall be required to comply with all requirements of SCAQMD Rule 1403 and shall obtain all necessary permits which pertain to it. A Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Plan for the proposed project shall be submitted to the City by the applicant for approval. Such a plan shall focus on reducing the amount of peak-hour traffic trips. The Plan shall be approved by the City prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. TSM plans are most effective in office commercial projects where employers can utilize a variety of techniques (i.e., car pooling, staggered work hours, ride sharing, etc.) to reduce travel at peak time periods. Given the size of the proposed office development, this measure would have a higher potential for success. Bicycle racks shall be installed by the applicant on-site for use by employees and patrons. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. Improved transit facilities on the project site shall be constructed by the applicant. Such facilities shall include covered and lighted bus stops with turnout bays. Buses do provide mass transit services to the project site. Improvements of this type can encourage ridership and reduce vehicle trips. Also, the applicant shall work with the local transit district to evaluate the feasibility of providing additional bus service to the project site and surrounding area. These measures shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City and the Orange County Transit District prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. Safe pedestrian walks between buildings and bus stops shall be constructed on-site by the applicant to encourage transit use. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. Transportation improvements such as road widenings, signal synchronization, intersection widenings, etc. shall be constructed by the applicant as required by the City of Santa Ana. This measure shall be assured to the satisfaction of the City prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. These measures are aimed at reducing vehicle traffic congestion. If congestion occurs at local intersections or on streets, emissions are substantially increased. Therefore, any measure that reduces delays can substantially reduce project emissions.