California Air Resources Board

Project Summary

CARB will hold this seminar for a research study evaluating changes to the built environment in the downtown areas of Fresno, Sacramento, and Santa Monica, and its effect on vehicle miles traveled. This project examined on-the-ground changes in the built environment in the selected downtown areas in their transportation systems and land development patterns. The first part of the analysis focused on identifying changes to the built environment and the factors contributing to those changes, including broadly defined public policies and market forces. The second part of the analysis examined changes in travel patterns in the areas between 2000 and 2019 using available data sources. For more information and detailed findings, visit the project webpage or contact the Research Division. The project webpage will host the final report and seminar recording once they become available.