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New Infill Streamlining Program Available |
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"ISP" provides assistance to local jurisdictions to curb air pollution
The Sacramento Region Air Quality and the Infill Streamlining Program (ISP) is a new grant program to assist the Sacramento Region in meeting federal air quality standards and the requirements of California's Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 375). The ISP provides technical and financial assistance to local jurisdictions to facilitate community planning projects in infill locations, to improve air quality through land use measures that help reduce vehicle miles traveled.
"The Infill Streamlining Program is an innovative tool to help cities and counties plan for communities that help reduce automobile traffic, a major cause of air pollution in the Sacramento region," said Larry Greene, Air Pollution Control Officer from the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District.
Through funding provided by the five air districts in the Sacramento Region, the ISP is operated by the Local Government Commission with oversight by the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District. Despite being a relatively young program, the ISP has proven to be very popular in the region with a high level of competition for the limited resources that are currently available.
Current projects include:
- Citrus Heights Antelope Crossing Transformation - Transform 46 acres of underutilized suburban commercial to revitalize the area, providing a mix of complementary land uses with pedestrian-scaled design and high multi-modal connectivity through pedestrian access network and bicycle facilities
- Winters Alley Activation with Multi-Modal Connections - Activate the alley behind the Palms Playhouse, including streetscape and other improvements to create a pedestrian space
- Galt Mixed-Use Transit Hub - Urban design plan to create a mixed use transit hub in downtown Galt, at a site that is slated for a future high speed rail station
For more information, please visit the ISP website. |
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Regional Transit Presents TransitRenewal Program |
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The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) is in the process of developing "TransitRenewal," a comprehensive operational analysis of the entire bus and light rail system. The analysis will be done by conducting an "in-depth transit service analysis, developing service standards, and gathering extensive community input," says RT.
In June 2010, Regional Transit implemented major service reductions. TransitRenewal will provide recommendations that will determine how to restore, restructure and improve transit service from 2012 through 2017. Community participation is needed to identify short-term opportunities and long-term recommendations that will benefit current riders and attract new riders.
TransitRenewal will prioritize the transit needs for the Sacramento region. RT encourages participation in the process and invites everyone to complete the TransitRenewal survey online at www.sacrt.com/transitrenewal . Requests for printed copies of the survey or comments can be sent via email to the project team at transitrenewal@sacrt.com.
To learn more about the program, visit the TransitRenewal website or join the next CAP Technical Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, August 3rd from 8-9:30 AM at Valley Vision. RSVP to Tara Thronson. |
| Yolo-Solano AQMD 40th Anniversary |
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2011 marks 40th anniversary of Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District . The District was established in
 1971 by a joint powers agreement between the Yolo and Solano County Boards of Supervisors.
The District is governed by an air quality management board composed of representatives from both the county boards of supervisors and mayors or city council members from the cities within the District. The YSAQMD includes roughly 1,500 square miles and a population of approximately 325,000 people.
As a public health agency under the Health and Safety code, the YSAQMD is empowered to adopt and enforce rules and regulations to achieve and maintain the state and federal ambient air quality standards in its jurisdiction.
Some highlights of the District's history include:
- 1992 - Board of Directors adopts an Air Quality Attainment Plan for the District as required by the California Clean Air Act (CCAA) to improve air quality in Yolo County and northeastern Solano County.
- 1994 - AB 8 funds from Solano County are designated for the reduction of air pollution from motor vehicles and incorporated into the Clean Air Funds grant program.
- 2006 - Regional Spare the Air program expands to year round notification with PM 2.5 forecasts from November through March.
- 2008 - The District adopted Rule 11.3 which required a District registration for every agricultural use engine rated greater than 50 hp. To date, the District has registered more than 750 engines.
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