Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines for Environmental Review - Update
San Francisco Planning issued a comprehensive update to the Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines in February of 2019. Receive notifications of future updates by subscribing here. Unsubscribe at any time. Unsubscribe at any time.
Overview
The Environmental Planning division within the Planning Department reviews projects for potential impacts on the environment, a process known as environmental review. The department conducts environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As part of environmental review, the department reviews background technical studies, such as transportation impact studies, to assess a project's effects on the physical environment.
These background technical studies support the conclusions of the environmental impact evaluation and guide decision-makers during project approval. To assist in the preparation of transportation impact studies, the department provides to consultants and city staff a guidance document, the Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines. The department periodically updates the guidelines, with the last update in 2019. Updates will occur approximately every four years, or more frequently as needed.
The 2019 comprehensive update to the guidelines was the result of an over two-year process that included input from several local and regional government agencies, consultants, the planning commission, and the public.
Resources
Name of Document | Published |
Summary of Changes Memorandum This memo provides an overview of the primary changes made in this guidelines update compared to prior guidelines. |
02/14/2019 |
Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines |
02/14/2019 |
Transportation Review Process |
02/14/2019 |
Process and Style Guide |
02/14/2019 |
Travel Demand |
02/14/2019 |
Walking/Accessibility |
02/14/2019 |
Bicycling |
02/14/2019 |
Public Transit |
02/14/2019 |
Emergency Access |
02/14/2019 |
Loading |
02/14/2019 |
Vehicle Miles Traveled/Induced Automobile Travel |
02/14/2019 |
Driving Hazards |
02/14/2019 |
Construction |
02/14/2019 |
Vehicular Parking |
02/14/2019 |
Supplementary Guidance |
02/14/2019 |
Additional Resources
Planning Commission Informational Presentation (09/28/2017)
Kickoff Meeting and Survey Summary (12/27/2017)
Contacts
The Planning Department is responsible for updating the guidelines, but input will be required from various other city agencies and consultants.
Please direct all inquiries to: CPC.TransportationReview@sfgov.org