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Figure 2(continued) iif. Promoting water-efficient land use and development iv. Encouraging muRiple uses,such as the joint use of schools v, lncludfng trail systems and trail segments in General Plan recreation standards. Transportation SMM TRA-1: SCAG shall facilitate the reduction of vehicle miles traveled(VMT)and impacts to circulation and access Ongoing over the SLAG through mobility,improvements and by encouraging transit/rail and active transportation use via stakeholder life of the plan forums(e g.,quarterly Safe and Active Streets Working Group meetings,bimonthly Regional Transit Technical Advisory Committee meetings,monthly Active Transportation Program check-fnswith County Trarsportation Commissions),These objectIrves will also be facilitated through the hosting of regional forums for policy makers,County Transportation Commissions,planning agencies,local jurisdictions,and state partners to promote information sharing. SMM TRA-2: SCAG shall€ontinue to support development of local and regional SB 743 implementation programs. Ongoing over the SLAG life of the plan SMM TRA-3: SCAG shall continue to develop and support its program for reducing average daily number of SLAG Ongoing over the SLAG employees`commute vehicle trips. life of the plan PIVIM TRAl-1: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2)and 15126.4(a)(1)(B)ofthe CEQA Guidelines,a lead Ongoing over the Lead Agency agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related life of the plan to transportation impacts.Stich measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified bythe lead agency: For future land use development projects,lead agencies to encourage the incorporation of transit,bicycle, pedestrian,and micro-mobility facilities,features,and services in project designs,as well as encourage developers to prov de information regarding the availabflity ofthese facilities and services to residents, tenants,and owners in order to facilitate increased access to and utilization oftransit and active transportation services and facilities. PMtwt TRA-2: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2)and 15126.4(a)(1)(B)ofthe CEQA Guidelines,a lead Ongoing over the Lead Agency agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related life of the plan to transportation impacts.Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures Identified by the lead agency: • Transportation demand management CTDM)strategies should be incorporated into individual land use and transportation projects and plans,as part of the planning process.Local jurisdictions should incorporate strategies identified in the Federal Highway Administratior's publication:Integrating Demand Management into the Transportation Planning Process:A Desk Reference(August 2012)into the planning process(FHWJA 2012).For example,the following strategies may be included to encourage use oftransit and non-motorized modes of transportation and reduce vehicle miles traveled on the region's roadways: - Include TDMmitigationrequfrements for new developments; - Incorporate supporting infrastructure for non-motorized modes,such as,bike lanes,secure bike parking,sidewalks,and crosswalks; - Provide incentives to use alternative modes and reduce driving,such asb universal transit passes,road and parking pricing; - Implement parking management programs,such as parking cash-outs priority parking for carpools and va npools; - Develop TDM-specif€performance measures to evaluate project-specffi€and system-wide performance; - Incorporate TDM performance measures in the decision-making process for identifying transportation investments; - Implement data collection programs for TDM to determine the effectiveness of certain strategies and to measure success overtime;and - Set aside funding for TDM initiatives PIVIM TRAk-3: In accordance with provisions of sections 15091(a)(2)and 15126.4(a)(1)(B)ofthe CEQA Guidelines,a lead Ongoing over the Lead Agency agency for a project can and should consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related life of the plan to transportation impacts.Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures Identified by the lead agency., Prepare a sight distance analysis as needed for locations where sfgiht lines could be Impeded.The sight distance aralysis to be prepared according to the jurisdiction's applicable Municipal Code requirements and the Caltrans Highway Design Manual(HCM)standards and guidelines,and should recommend safety improvements as appropriate such as limited use areas(e.g,low-height landscaping),on-street parking restrictions(e.g.,red curb),and any turning restrictions(eq.,right-In/right-out),