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City Participation in Regional Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program

Original title: Approval to Participate in the Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Exchange Program and Authorization to Enter into a Credit Generator Participation Agreement with the Western Riverside Council of Governments

March 17, 2026

transportation infrastructure regional planning mitigation

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The Frame

What this does

This agreement establishes the city's formal participation in a regional program that manages how vehicle travel impacts are mitigated, which may affect future development requirements and infrastructure planning.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Western Riverside Council of Governments

The agency will gain a new participating member city in its regional mitigation program.

City residents and developers

Future development projects may be subject to the requirements and mitigation options established by this regional program.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 17, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering an agreement to join the Western Riverside Council of Governments' (WRCOG) VMT . This program allows the city to participate in a regional system for managing vehicle travel impacts.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The City Council is voting to authorize participation in the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Exchange Program.
The city will enter into a Credit Generator Participation Agreement with the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG).
The item is currently listed on the Consent Calendar, indicating it is intended for approval without separate discussion.
The file number for this legislative action is 25-1782.
The item was introduced on December 4, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VMT Mitigation Exchange Program?

It is a regional program managed by the Western Riverside Council of Governments designed to help cities manage and mitigate the impacts of vehicle miles traveled.

What does it mean to be a 'Credit Generator' in this agreement?

The agreement authorizes the city to participate as a credit generator, which is a specific role within the WRCOG mitigation exchange framework.

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Regionalization of Traffic Mitigation

The city is moving toward a regionalized approach for managing traffic impacts by joining a WRCOG-led exchange program rather than managing mitigation solely at the local level.

Western Riverside Council of Governments

Connected Entities

organizationCity Council“The governing body considering the authorization.”Map →

organizationWestern Riverside Council of Governments“The regional agency managing the mitigation exchange program.”Map →

Sources

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