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Transit Vision and Go Local Projects <br />? <br /> <br />The Transit Zoning Code, adopted in June of 2010, provided new zoning for over 400 acres in <br />Santa Ana’s downtown core. The new zoning supports compact development that is transit- <br />friendly and allows for a mix of uses that will place housing closer to transit and jobs. <br />? <br /> <br />The first projects developed under the new zoning will create more than 140 units of new infill <br />development within a one-mile radius of the SARTC. This new housing represents a range of <br />high-quality, compact development from row housing to courtyard-style apartments. Many of the <br />new units will be marketed as affordable housing. <br />? <br /> <br />The Transit Zoning Code area will also be the new home of one segment of Santa Ana’s Fixed <br />Guideway System. The adoption of the Transit Zoning Code demonstrates Santa Ana’s strong <br />commitment to the effective combination of land use and transit planning. <br />Alternative Transportation <br />? <br /> <br />The Bikeway Master Plan links bicycle paths to major activity centers, neighboring jurisdictions, <br />and regional bicycle paths. <br />? <br /> <br />There are nearly 20 miles of bikeways, and approximately 60 additional miles are proposed. There <br />are also 183 bike racks throughout the city, and additional racks are planned. <br />? <br /> <br />OCTA Bus Rapid Transit is planning for three new routes that will directly serve Santa Ana. <br />? <br /> <br />Santa Ana is becoming fully compliant with the Complete Streets Act. This ensures that <br />transportation agencies routinely design and operate the entire right of way to enable safe access <br />for drivers, transit users and vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. <br />Tree City USA since 1988 <br />? <br /> <br />Trees prevent air, soil, noise, and runoff pollution while increasing property values. <br />? <br /> <br />There are 65,000 city trees that are kept healthy and attractive. <br />? <br /> <br />The Mayor’s 800 New Trees Initiative for 2011 exceeded expectations with nearly 1,000 trees <br />planted. <br /> <br />New Construction Inspection <br />? <br /> <br />The City provides field verification of energy-efficient HVAC units. <br />? <br /> <br />City staff examines new air-conditioner units, new furnaces, and similar equipment for <br />compliance with Title-24 Energy Guidelines and determines efficiency levels. <br /> <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br /> <br />