by Janet Palma – Dec. 2009
On Thursday November 19, 2009, more than 40 planners gathered at the Santa Clara Valley Water District in San Jose to be enlightened on the new SB 375 legislation. Panelists Bill Yeates, Ted Droettboom, and Doug Johnson impressed the crowd with their knowledge and passion on this important topic. Attendees showed interest in the new concept of tiering traffic analyses off the Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) or Alternative Community Strategy (ACS), now a required part of Regional Transportation Plans. Audience questions also brought up some major issues, such as the nexus of schools, crime, and health care within urban cores, and how SB 375 will interact with other regulations such as the California Coastal Act.
The event was made possible by a generous monetary donation by HMH Engineers and the Water District’s excellent venue. The even was co-produced with the APACAN South Bay Regional Advisory Committee (RAC). AEP occasionally teams with APA to present events of mutual interest to both organizations.
Tags: Alternative Community Strategy, APA, Climate Change, Regional Transportation Plan, SB 375, Sustainable Community Strategy, Traffic Analysis
