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SANTA ANA CLIMATE ACTION PLAN INITIAL STUDY CITY OF SANTA ANA opportunities near transit. Therefore, it is anticipated the measure already aligns with strategies set forth in applicable circulation plans. The CAP measures also involve traffic signal improvements. Congestion and idling contribute to the GHG emissions. Signal coordination and synchronization would reduce congestion and the amount of time vehicles spend idling while on City streets. All synchronization modifications would be in compliance with applicable Orange County Transportation Authority plans and policies related to the performance of the circulation system. Impacts would be less than significant. b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? Less than Significant Impact. The intent of the CAP measures is to promote alternative modes of transportation, which would reduce vehicular travel and GHG emissions. However, the Draft CAP proposes to adjust parking ratios to reduce vehicular travel and emissions associated with the number of cars being driven on City streets. This would be done by reducing the amount of parking required in new developments to encourage other forms of transportation. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Congestion Management Program (CMP) requires a traffic impact analysis when a proposed development would generate 2,400 or more daily trips or 1,600 or more daily trips for developments which would directly access a CMP Highway System link 50 Implementation of the Draft CAP measures (e.g., changes in parking ratios) could indirectly increase the potential for vehicles circulating looking for parking in and around residential, employment, and retail areas. However, the Draft CAP would not generate substantial vehicle trips or change level of service on roadways that would conflict with the OCTA CMP. Therefore, the impact would be less than significant. c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? No Impact. J%VA is located just south of the City. However, the Draft CAP does not include any measure that would directly or indirectly affect air traffic patterns. No impact would occur. d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? Less than Significant Impact. The proposed measures are aimed at providing alternative modes of transportation and reducing the amount of vehicle miles traveled throughout the City. In fact, the Draft CAP promotes implementation of the Safe Routes to School Program and design guidelines to enhance bike, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, which would provide greater safety. The Draft CAP does not include measures that would substantially increase hazards due to a design feature or incompatible uses. The impact would be less than significant. 50 Orange County Transportation Authority. 2013 Congestion Management Program. Adopted November 2013. Available online at: htm: / /www ocr2 net /pdf /Final ° / 202011-- 2OC \4P pdf, accessed September 9, 2015, Page 46 October 2015 75B -144