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Planning commission reviews draft circulation element; members press for clearer evacuation, parking and active‑transportation plans
Summary
The Sonoma City Planning Commission on Oct. 16 reviewed the draft circulation element of the general plan, focusing on evacuation integration with regional networks, use of VMT and LOS metrics, roundabout feasibility, parking management and active‑transportation connections.
The Sonoma City Planning Commission spent significant time on Oct. 16 reviewing the draft circulation element of the city’s general plan, pressing staff to clarify how the city will integrate evacuation routes with regional transportation networks, address vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and vehicle level‑of‑service metrics, and advance active‑transportation connections.
Community Development Director Jennifer (last name not specified in the hearing) introduced the circulation element as a required part of the general plan that covers mobility and references the city’s recently adopted active‑transportation plan. "It's more about making sure that we are participating in the region," Jennifer said when explaining the goal of integration with surrounding networks and agencies such as Caltrans and the county.
Commissioners sought concrete details. Commissioner Barnett pressed for what…
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