Council advances VMT mitigation program; EIR introduced and program language advanced after amendments
Nov 7, 2025
The city introduced an EIR and a VMT mitigation program on Nov. 6; staff said Fresno’s excess VMT baseline is roughly 67,429 vehicle‑miles per day and presented a mitigation‑fee approach and project list.
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The Fresno City Council held an extended hearing on Nov. 6 over a proposed Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) mitigation program and the related environmental impact report (EIR). Staff described the methodology behind the proposed program and the proposed mitigation measures and fee schedule intended to fund a citywide package of projects to offset VMT increases from development.
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