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A significant role in the necessary reductions of vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) will be played by local agencies.  However, many
local policy makers and staff members have little time to apply
their mathematical skills in solving the climate crisis,  They
benefit from a briefly stated goal, such as: "Vehicle Miles
Traveled must be reduced at the rate of -- percent each year over
the next ten years."

State grants often assist in the funding of local transportation
projects and could incentivize VMT reductions.

First, the process of applying for a grant could require submission
of a description of local plans, policies, and projects that reduce
VMT.  Supporting data can be required for the past success of each
activity, as well as expectations for future reductions (total and
per capita).  

Second, the process could require a description of the effect that
the grant would have on VMT, with supporting data.  

Third, the scoring of applications for competitive grants could use
the expected impacts on VMT as a factor in ranking each project for
consideration of funding.  

Please consider the impacts that the State funding process can have
on VMT reduction.