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Soil Investigations for Data Collection in the Delta Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 187 During operation of the drilling equipment there will be multiple vehicles on site which may delay traffic or cause traffic congestion. However, temporary congestion and/or lane closures would not conflict with any applicable plans, programs, ordinances, or policies. While this would be a less than significant impact, implementation of MM BIO-1, MM GHG-1, and MM TRANS-1 would further avoid, minimize and/or reduce the potential for impacts. MM TRANS-1 e. Where it is necessary, traffic controls (e.g. flaggers) will be put in place. Lanes may be closed off by traffic cones with flaggers posted to ensure the flow of traffic continues while maintaining safety measures for the crew. Traffic controls and lane closures will consider access for emergency services and be coordinated through the encroachment permit processes implemented by Caltrans and counties, with CHP coordination as required. f. Parking on public roads and thoroughfares by crew vehicles will be avoided to the maximum extent practicable to allow for the flow of traffic to continue. g. No public roads, waterways or land access will be closed. h. For overwater sites, the project area shall be a no-wake zone, with boats not exceeding 5 mph within 500 feet of the work area. b) Would the Proposed Project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3 subdivision (b)? No impact. The Proposed Project is temporary in nature and is not considered a “land use project” or “transportation project”, and therefore will not alter the land use and subsequently generate additional sustained amounts of VMT. Section 15064.3, subdivision (a), states, “For the purposes of this section, ‘vehicle miles traveled’ refers to the amount and distance of automobile travel attributable to a project.” The term “automobile” refers to on-road passenger vehicles, specifically cars and light trucks (Office of Planning and Research 2018). Proposed Project activities equate to only a limited number of trips per day at any specific soil investigation location while field activities are occurring. Because of this small number of trips and the temporary nature of the activity, the Proposed Project would not result in a significant increase in VMT. Both DWR and the counties in which the Proposed Project is located have not yet elected to be governed by the VMT provision of Section 15064.3, so there is currently no VMT standards to compare VMTs of the Proposed Project. The Proposed Project does not conflict with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3 subdivision (b); therefore, there is no impact due to the Proposed Project.