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VMT measures the number and length of vehicle trips made on a daily basis (GHD 2020). The project site is not within one-half mile of an existing major transit stop or a stop along an existing high-quality transit corridor. The project is not expected to decrease VMT in the project area; in fact, it would add VMT. As noted in a) above, the project would typically generate a maximum of 120 daily trips, which is above the 110 daily trip threshold. The County has decided to utilize a 15% reduction in baseline VMT per capita as the threshold of significance for residential projects. The baseline residential VMT was determined to be 23.6 per capita; therefore, the resulting threshold of 15% below baseline would be 20.1 per capita (TJKM 2021). TJKM conducted a project VMT analysis for the County using the SJCOG 2018 RTP computer model. The results of the modeling, presented in a memorandum available in Appendix G, indicated that the average daily VMT per capita with the project would be 14.6, which would be less than the 20.1 County threshold (TJKM 2021). Therefore, the project would not conflict with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b). Project impacts would be less than significant. c) Traffic Hazards. Project construction would involve movement of construction equipment onto and from the site, which would be different in character from existing traffic in the vicinity. Construction work would also directly affect Pock Lane with proposed frontage improvements and utility connections associated with the two projects. Construction traffic would be temporary and would cease when work is completed. As discussed in Sections 3.15, Public Services, and 3.16, Recreation, the project could lead to an increase in demand for school and recreational services. These demands may fall particularly on facilities near the project site, mainly Kennedy Park and Hamilton Elementary School. Adults and children residing in the proposed development may choose to walk to these facilities, which would require crossing Pock Lane and Loomis Road. Neither of these roads currently have crosswalks. Moreover, Pock Lane has a substantial amount of traffic, including truck traffic. Thus, pedestrians attempting to cross these roadways, in particular Pock Lane, would present potential safety concerns. The Traffic Impact Study identified substantial gaps in pedestrian facilities along Pock Lane in the project vicinity. In order to reduce the hazard of pedestrians crossing Pock Lane near the project sites, the study recommended that the project install a high visibility crosswalk across Pock Lane at Loomis Road, preferably with flashing crossing signs to alert drivers to pedestrians waiting to cross. It also recommends that the County consider closing the small gap between Loomis Road and the northeast corner of 3009 Pock Lane. Mitigation described below would address the potential safety issue associated with pedestrian crossing of roadways, thereby reducing impacts to a level that would be less than significant. Level of Significance: Potentially significant Mitigation Measures: Pock Lane Public Review Draft IS/MND 3-66 May 2022