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Suggested Air Quality Transportation Mitigation Measures � (for Residential Prolecw The following list of mitigation measures should be evaluated : and used where applicable and feasible. This list should not be considered all-inclusive, the District encourages innovation. i Accessibility - Provide direct pedestrian and bicycle access to neighborhood shopping areas, existing bike paths, and transit stops. Such access should consist of paved walkways, ramps, or stairways and should be physically separated from parking.areas and vehicle access routes. Bus Turnouts (Where Transit Exists/ - Where transit services exist, construct bus turnouts and loading areas with shelters acceptable to the local transit provider at a location acceptable to the provider. Transit Easements - Where transit does not exist but the project is within the transit district's sphere of influence, provide a site at least 5000 square feet at a location acceptable to the transit provider. This area will provide future easement for bus turnouts and shelters. Street Design - Provide road or traffic flow improvements to avoid the exceedences of surface street capacity. P acit . Exam lesT Pp if applicable, could be: design center lanes and left turn lanes, install a traffic signals, or utilize traffic synchronization. Fireplaces - Install low-emitting, EPA-certified fireplace inserts and/or wood stoves or natural gas fireplaces. Tree Planting - Provide trees around the residences. This provides several air quality benefits such as reducing carbon monoxide, anchoring soil and providing wind breaks, and conserving energy by providing shade. Trees should be drought tolerant and planted at a density of at least one tree per 1000 square feet of land. Paris-and-Ride - Provide park-and-ride lots or commuter lots with easy access to residents. Bike Paths - Provide bicycle paths (Class I, 11, and 111) and ensure residents easy access to these it paths. Schools - Provide a primary school within a close proximity to the population center or provide easy and safe pathways to existing schools. Neighborhood Parks - Provide a neighborhood park within a close proximity to the population F center or provide easy and safe patliways to existing parks. s Natural Gas Lines - Provide natural gas lines or electrical outlets to backyard to encourage use of natural gas or electric barbecues. a i Water Heaters - Provide low nitrogen oxide (NOx) emitting and/or high effciencv water heaters. 4 i VI ,VAPCD 3111192