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SB375 Definitions and Resources

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SB 375 Definitions and Resources

This section is designed to provide an overview of basic terms and resources related to SB 375, which relies on regional collaboration by local officials to address California’s goals for reducing that portion of the emissions of greenhouse gases that stems from automobile travel. The law coordinates three important planning activities into a new integrated planning process:

  • The regional transportation plan (RTP);
  • The regional housing needs assessment (RHNA); and
  • Updating the housing element of local general plans.
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Metropolitan Planning Organizations

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Metropolitan Planning Organizations: SB 375 Updates

This section is designed to provide local officials with an overview of metropolitan planning organizations – regional agencies governed by local officials within their metropolitan region. These agencies have important responsibilities, including a new emphasis on regional planning for transportation and housing as revised by SB 375. Below is information on regional planning activities (including the development of sustainable communities strategies), public participation efforts and planning documents for each metropolitan planning organization.

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Understanding SB 375: Regional Planning for Transportation, Housing & the Environment
A concise introduction to regional planning as revised by SB 375, including how regional planning relates to cities and counties in a region.

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Understanding SB 375: Public Participation Requirements
Describes the minimum public participation requirements regional and local agencies must meet to implement SB375. Includes tools and resources to learn more.

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Understanding SB 375: Opportunities to Engage the Public in Regional Planning
An overview of the benefits and opportunities for effective and inclusive public engagement with regard to the preparation of sustainable communities strategies required by SB 375.

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