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Ms.Mueller July 21, 2003 PA-0300318 Page 2 alternative fuel heavy-duty trucks also qualify. For more information regarding this program contact the District at (559) 230-5858. A brochure has been included for the applicant. •• Sidewalks and bikeways should be installed throughout as much of the project as possible and should be connected to any nearby existing and planned open space areas, parks, schools, residential areas, commercial areas, etc., to encourage walking and bicycling. Pedestrian and bike-oriented design reduces motor vehicle usage and their effects on air quality. Sidewalks and bikeways should be designed to be accommodating and appropriately sized for anticipated future pedestrian and bicycle use. Such pathways should be easy to navigate, designed to facilitate pedestrian movement through the project, and create a safe environment for all potential users (pedestrian, bicycle and disabled) from obstacles and automobiles. Walkways should be installed to direct pedestrians from the street sidewalk to the building(s). Sidewalks should be designed for high visibility (brightly painted, different color of concrete, etc.) when crossing parking lots, streets and similar vehicle paths. Clearly marked and highly visible pedestrian accesses create a safer environment for both pedestrians and vehicles. As many energy conserving and well-designed features as possible should be included in the design/construction of the project. Examples include(but are not limited to): - Increased wall and ceiling insulation (beyond building code requirements) - Energy efficient widows (double pane and/or coated) - High-albedo (reflecting) roofing material - Install "cool paving" - Energy efficient lighting and high efficiency appliances - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows - Ceiling fans, whole house fans - Bicycle parking facilities for employees in a covered secure area - Install electrical outlets around the exterior of the unit(s) to encourage use of electric landscape maintenance equipment - Install natural gas lines (if available to this area) and electrical outlets in patio areas to encourage the use of gas and/or electric barbecues, etc. More information can be found at: httpil/www.sustainable.doe.gov/ http://www.consumerener-qvcenter.org/index.htmi hftp://www.enemy.ca.gov/coolcommunity/strategies.html http://www.lgc.org The applicant/tenant(s) should implement programs that further reduce air pollution in the valley such as encourage employees to rideshare or carpool to the project site to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic to and from the project area. This could include provisions of preferential parking spaces for employees who participate in carpooling or vanpooling, incorporating a compressed workweek schedule, or incentives for employees who use alternative transportation. Check out the "Spare the Air' section of our website www.vallevair.org The project should include as many clean alternative energy features as possible to promote energy self-sufficiency. Examples include (but are not limited to): photovoltaic cells, solar thermal electricity systems, small wind turbines, etc. There are rebate and incentive programs for alternative energy equipment. More information can found at http://www.dsireusa.org/ http://homepower.com http://www.ener_qy.ca.gov/renewables/ Construction activity mitigation measures include: Require construction equipment used at the site be equipped with catalysts/particulate traps to reduce particulate and NOx emissions. These catalysts/traps require the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (15 ppm). Currently, California Air Resources Board (ARB) has verified a limited number of these devices for installation in several diesel engine families to reduce particulate emissions. At the time bids are made, have the contractors show that the construction equipment used is equipped with particulate filters and/or catalysts or prove why it is infeasible. Use alternative fuel construction equipment.