DIVISIONS PLANNING
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RTP Staff Contact Information
Michael Becker - Planning Division Manager Andrew Orfila - Principal Transportation Planner Click here to view Fast Forward 2040
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What is the RTP?
The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is a long-range planning document that defines how the region plans to invest in the transportation system over 20+ years based on regional goals, multi-modal transportation needs for people and goods, and estimates of available funding. The RTP must now include a Sustainable Communities Strategy as required by SB 375.
What is the SCS?
The Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) is a component of the RTP, newly required by SB 375, that sets forth a forecasted development pattern for the region, which, when integrated with the transportation network and other transportation measures and policies, will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from passenger vehicles and light trucks to achieve the GHG reduction targets set by the California Air Resources Board. The future land use and transportation scenario presented in the SCS must accommodate forecast population, employment, and housing sufficient to meet the needs of all economic segment of population, including the State-mandated Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), while considering State housing goals.
What is SB 375?
California Senate Bill (SB) 375 is a law passed by the California legislature in 2008 that requires each metropolitan planning organization (MPO) to demonstrate, through the development of an SCS, how its region will integrate transportation, housing, and land use planning to meet the GHG reduction targets set by the State. SB 375 partially implements another, related California law, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, also known as Assembly Bill (AB) 32.
What is SBCAG's GHG reduction target?
SBCAG must achieve a zero per capita increase in GHG emissions from passenger vehicles and light trucks in 2020 and 2035 when compared to 2005 emissions.
The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is a long-range planning document that defines how the region plans to invest in the transportation system over 20+ years based on regional goals, multi-modal transportation needs for people and goods, and estimates of available funding. The RTP must now include a Sustainable Communities Strategy as required by SB 375.
What is the SCS?
The Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) is a component of the RTP, newly required by SB 375, that sets forth a forecasted development pattern for the region, which, when integrated with the transportation network and other transportation measures and policies, will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from passenger vehicles and light trucks to achieve the GHG reduction targets set by the California Air Resources Board. The future land use and transportation scenario presented in the SCS must accommodate forecast population, employment, and housing sufficient to meet the needs of all economic segment of population, including the State-mandated Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), while considering State housing goals.
What is SB 375?
California Senate Bill (SB) 375 is a law passed by the California legislature in 2008 that requires each metropolitan planning organization (MPO) to demonstrate, through the development of an SCS, how its region will integrate transportation, housing, and land use planning to meet the GHG reduction targets set by the State. SB 375 partially implements another, related California law, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, also known as Assembly Bill (AB) 32.
What is SBCAG's GHG reduction target?
SBCAG must achieve a zero per capita increase in GHG emissions from passenger vehicles and light trucks in 2020 and 2035 when compared to 2005 emissions.
The Regional Transportation Plan
2013 Calendar
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| Date & Time | Topic | Meeting | Location | Materials |
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| 11/21/2013 | Acceptance of adopted 2040 RTP-SCS | California Air Resources Board | Byron Sher Auditorium, Sacramento | ARB Agenda and Resolution ARB Staff Report |
| 8/15/2013 | Adopt 2040 RTP-SCS Adopt CEQA Findings Certify EIR, including MMRP |
SBCAG Board | Board of Supersvisors Hearing Room, Santa Barbara | Public Notice Agenda |
| 8/14/2013 | Review Draft 2040 RTP-SCS and Draft EIR | SBCTAC/ALUC | Buelton City Council Chambers | Agenda |
| 8/7/2013 | Review Draft 2040 RTP SCS and Draft EIR | South Coast Subregional Planning Committee | SB MTD Conference Room, Santa Barbara | Agenda |
| 8/7/2013 | Review Draft 2040 RTP SCS and Draft EIR | North County Subregional Planning Committee | Central Coast Water Authority Office, Buelton | Agenda |
| 8/1/2013 | Recommend Board Adopt 2040 RTP-SCS and Certify EIR | TTAC/JTAC/TPAC | Solvang City Council Chambers | Agenda |
| 7/18/2013 | Public Hearing on Draft 2040 RTP-SCS and Draft EIR | SBCAG Board | Board of SUpervisors Hearing Room, Santa Maria | Public Notice Agenda Presentation |
| 7/10/2013 | Review Draft 2040 RTP-SCS and Draft EIR | SBCTAC | Buelton City Council Chambers | Agenda |
| 6/13/2013 6 PM |
PUBLIC COMMENT MEETING on the Draft EIR and Draft RTP-SCS Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Hearing Room, 105 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara Remote testimony will be available from: Santa Barbara County Planning & Development, 624 W. Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria |
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| 6/6/2013 | Review Draft 2040 RTP-SCS and Draft EIR | TTAC/JTAC/TPAC | Solvang City Council Chambers | Agenda |
| 6/2/2013 | First Review of Complete Draft RTP-SCS | TTAC/JTAC/TPAC | Solvang City Council Chambers | Agenda |
| 4/4/2013 | Draft RTP-SCS Chapters 7 (Action Element) and 8 (Financial Element) | TTAC/JTAC/TPAC | Solvang City Council Chambers | Agenda |
| 3/7/2013 | Draft RTP-SCS Policy Element and Enhanced Transit Strategy | TTAC/JTAC/TPAC | Solvang City Council Chambers | Agenda |
| 2/13/2013 | Draft RTP-SCS Policy Element and Enhanced Transit Strategy | SBCTAC | Buelton City Council Chambers | Agenda |
| 2/7/2013 | Draft RTP-SCS Policy Element and Enhanced Transit Strategy | TTAC/JTAC/TPAC | Solvang City Council Chambers | Agenda |
Agendas & Workshops
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12/20/2012: At Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, Santa Barbara
Agenda 10/4/2012: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda 9/12/2012: At Buelton City Council Chambers Agenda 8/16/2012: At Board of supervisors Hearing Room, Santa Barbara Agenda 8/2/2012: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda 7/19/2012: At Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, Santa Maria Agenda 4/19/2012: At Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, Santa Barbara Agenda 2/2/2012: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda 12/1/2011: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda 10/18/2011: At County Planning Commission Hearing Room, Santa Barbara Public Notice Presentation Handout 8/18/2011: At Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, Santa Barbara Agenda |
12/6/2012: At Solvang City Council Chambers
Agenda Workshops 10/1/2012: At Lompoc City Hall - Council Chambers (7-9 PM) 9/26/2012: At Santa Barbara Central Library - Faulkner Gallery (6-8 PM) 9/24/2012: At Santa Maria Public Library - Shephard Hall (6-8 PM) 9/20/12: At Solvang Veteran's Memorial Building - Legion Wing (6-8PM) Workshop Documents: Lompoc Flyer Flyer-English Folleto Informativo-Español NOP of EIR 6/7/2012: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda 4/5/2012: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda 1/5/2012: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda 11/17/2011: At Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, Santa Maria Agenda 10/11/2011: At Buelton City Council Chambers Agenda 7/12/2011: At Buelton City Council Chambers Agenda |
10/18/2012: At Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, Santa Barbara
Agenda Presentation 9/20/2012: At Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, Santa Barbara Agenda 9/6/2012: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda 8/14/2012: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda 7/24/2012: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda 5/3/2012: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda 3/1/2012: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda 12/7/2011: Travel Model Upgrade at SBCAG Offices Presentation 11/3/2011: At Solvang City Council Chambers Agenda September-December: RTP-SCS Scoping Outreach at various locations Presentation Handout |