Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Associated with K-12 Public Schools: How Well Do New School Sites in California Incorporate Mitigation Measures Known to Reduce VMT?

Vincent, Jeffrey M; Maves, Sydney; Thomson, Amy; University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Transportation Studies

doi:10.7922/G2KP80GS

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Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Associated with K-12 Public Schools: How Well Do New School Sites in California Incorporate Mitigation Measures Known to Reduce VMT?

2022-06-01
By Vincent, Jeffrey M ; Maves, Sydney ; Thomson, Amy

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How Well Do New K-12 School Sites in California Incorporate Mitigation Measures Known to Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled? [Title from Cover]
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Vincent, Jeffrey M ; Maves, Sydney ; Thomson, Amy

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University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Transportation Studies
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University of California Institute of Transportation Studies
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Accessibility Elementary School Students Greenhouse Gases High School Students Location Nonmotorized Transportation Policy Analysis Vehicle Miles Of Travel
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UC-ITS-2019-21
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https://doi.org/10.7922/G2KP80GS
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Tech Report
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California ; United States

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Final Report (August 2018 – May 2022)
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University of California Institute of Transportation Studies
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California law (SB 743) requires school districts to measure the impact of school construction on the production of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and identify feasible mitigation measures that eliminate or substantially reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) generated. This study analyzes 301 new schools constructed between 2008-2018 with respect to four VMT mitigation measures identified by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) known to minimize VMT (proximity to high quality transit areas, proximity to roads with bicycle facilities, walkability scores, and proximity to electric vehicle charging stations). The analysis reveals mixed findings. Only about 16% of the new schools sited are located within ½ mile from high quality transit. About 65% of new school sites either connected or are close to (.06 miles or less) a bicycle network. Walkability scores varied greatly by location; approximately 60% of new school sites in “city” locales are considered walkable while sites in “rural” areas have low walkability scores. Nearly 60% (179) of new school sites are located within one mile of an EV charger, but only 19% are within one quarter mile.
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