Palo Alto Exploring ‘Net Zero’ Vehicle Trip Restriction for Commercial Developments

"In downtown, the existing cap on non-residential development would be replaced with a ‘zero net’ restriction on vehicle trips, which means that new development could not result in additional traffic. The policy is similar to the one Stanford University must follow as part of its ‘general use permit’ agreement with Santa Clara County."

by Gennady Sheyner

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