(where applicable). The Grant Specific Objectives on Page 11 indicate the specific purpose of the Sustainable Communities Grants, and must also be considered when preparing an application. Grant Program Overarching Objectives The following Grant Program Overarching Objectives are provided to guide grant application development, including: Sustainability Promote reliable and efficient mobility for people, goods, and services, while – meeting the State’s GHG emission reduction goals, preserving the State’s natural and working lands, and preserving the unique character and livability of California’s communities. Preservation Preserve the transportation system through protecting and/or enhancing the – environment, promoting energy conservation, improving the quality of life, and/or promoting consistency between transportation improvements and State and Local planning growth and economic development patterns. Mobility Increase the accessibility of the system and mobility of people and freight. – Safety Increase the safety and/or security of the transportation system for motorized and active – transportation Innovation Promote the use of technology and innovative designs to improve the performance of – our transportation system and provide sustainable transportation options. Economy Support the economic vitality of the area (i.e. enables global competitiveness, enables – increased productivity, improves efficiency, etc.). Health Decrease exposure to local pollution sources, reduce serious injuries and fatalities on the – transportation system, and promote physical activity especially through transportation means. Social Equity Promote transportation solutions that balance and integrate community values with – transportation safety and performance, focusing on communities most affected by air pollution and climate change, while encouraging greater than average public involvement in the transportation decision making process. Program Considerations The Grant Program also supports related State sustainability initiatives, explained further in the following pages and should be considered in grant application development, including: California Transportation Plan (CTP) 2040 2017 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Guidelines & Promoting Sustainable Communities in California Addressing Environmental Justice & Disadvantaged Communities Proposed 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update, Appendix C Complete Streets & Framework Climate Ready Transportation Planning for Housing California Transportation Plan 2040 The vision is focused on sustainability: California’s California Transportation Plan (CTP) 2040 transportation system is safe, sustainable, universally accessible, and globally competitive. It
(where applicable). The Grant Specific Objectives on Page 11 indicate the specific purpose of the Sustainable Communities Grants, and must also be considered when preparing an application. Grant Program Overarching Objectives The following Grant Program Overarching Objectives are provided to guide grant application development, including: Sustainability – Promote reliable and efficient mobility for people, goods, and services, while meeting the State’s GHG emission reduction goals, preserving the State’s natural and working lands, and preserving the unique character and livability of California’s communities. Preservation – Preserve the transportation system through protecting and/or enhancing the environment, promoting energy conservation, improving the quality of life, and/or promoting consistency between transportation improvements and State and Local planning growth and economic development patterns. Mobility – Increase the accessibility of the system and mobility of people and freight. Safety – Increase the safety and/or security of the transportation system for motorized and active transportation Innovation – Promote the use of technology and innovative designs to improve the performance of our transportation system and provide sustainable transportation options. Economy – Support the economic vitality of the area (i.e. enables global competitiveness, enables increased productivity, improves efficiency, etc.). Health – Decrease exposure to local pollution sources, reduce serious injuries and fatalities on the transportation system, and promote physical activity especially through transportation means. Social Equity – Promote transportation solutions that balance and integrate community values with transportation safety and performance, focusing on communities most affected by air pollution and climate change, while encouraging greater than average public involvement in the transportation decision making process. Program Considerations The Grant Program also supports related State sustainability initiatives, explained further in the following pages and should be considered in grant application development, including: California Transportation Plan (CTP) 2040 2017 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Guidelines & Promoting Sustainable Communities in California Addressing Environmental Justice & Disadvantaged Communities Proposed 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update, Appendix C Complete Streets & Framework Climate Ready Transportation Planning for Housing California Transportation Plan 2040 The California Transportation Plan (CTP) 2040 vision is focused on sustainability: California’s transportation system is safe, sustainable, universally accessible, and globally competitive. It
AUG_FinalDraftSustainableCommunitiesGrantGuideFY2017-18.docx