Land Conservation and VMT Reduction Analysis

Integrating VMT Mitigation for Sustainable Development and Conservation
man driving through mountainous region

Land Conservation and VMT Reduction Analysis

Integrating VMT Mitigation for Sustainable Development and Conservation
Published: November 05, 2024

Policies targeted at reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) can be a powerful tool for advancing sustainable land development patterns. Our new white paper explores how VMT mitigation programs could protect biodiversity, preserve critical habitats, and support land conservation.

We recently worked with the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) and The Nature Conservancy to explore how VMT credits could be leveraged to fund conservation efforts, aligning transportation and conservation goals. By converting high-VMT parcels into conservation areas and instead encouraging development in lower-VMT areas, this approach helps combat sprawl while achieving long-term environmental benefits.

Read the full white paper to learn more about this innovative strategy, and contact us to explore how it could apply to your projects.

Contributors

Chelsea Richer

Chelsea Richer

Climate & Resilience Discipline Leader

AICP
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Nata Kovalova

Nata Kovalova

Engineer/Planner

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Mary Rose Fissinger

Mary Rose Fissinger

Senior Engineer/Planner

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Jeremiah LaRose

Jeremiah LaRose

Senior Associate

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