Step 3: Determine Project Size, Analyze VMT
Residential projects are analyzed based on the project’s net VMT per capita. This metric can be determined based on the size of your project:
- Projects with 500 units or less can be analyzed using Fresno COG’s VMT Calculation Tool. Click here to access this tool.
- Project with more than 500 units should be analyzed with the Fresno COG Activity-Based Model. For projects that must use the ABM, project sponsors can either contact COG staff or use Fresno COG’s VMT Modeling Consultant List.
- COG Staff: Contact Kai Han (khan@fresnocog.org) or Santosh Bhattarai (bhattarai@fresnocog.org).
Once you have the VMT results, you may continue the analysis:
VMT per capita is 13% or 15% BELOW regional average*
VMT per capita is GREATER than 13% or 15% below regional average*
* Depending on jurisdiction VMT policies, as well as their definition of region (i.e. Fresno County, or city limits). Click here for more information.