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7.A Attache aga 54 to the community and its future residents that will improve the quality of life in Redwood City. 2. Providing for a greater percentage of new residential development in close proximity to employment opportunities and necessary and desirable public services. An important goal of the New General Plan's urban form and land use strategy is to create a community in which residents can comfortably walk or bicycle to school, work, market, civic and leisure activities. (See p.BE-7) The New General Plan contains many policies and programs designed to increase the density of residential development in certain areas, including the Downtown, thereby placing greater numbers of residents within walking or bicycling distance of public transit,jobs, markets, and other amenities and promoting a more active lifestyle that is less dependent upon automobiles. (See pp. BE-55 through BE-58,BE-62 through BE-95) 3. Reducing the number of vehicle trips that occur in the City and the number of vehicle miles traveled by residents of the City. Motor vehicle trips are the biggest source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in California. Reducing the number and length of vehicle trips by residents of Redwood City will benefit Redwood City residents, both directly and indirectly, by improving local air quality, alleviating traffic congestion on local streets and roadways, contributing to regional and statewide efforts to reverse or slow global warming, reducing local energy consumption, and contributing to broader efforts to reduce our nation's dependency on foreign oil and petroleum products. In addition, shortening the length of commuter trips and other vehicle trips will reduce the time spent in vehicles, enabling residents to devote more time to more productive or desirable activities. (See pp. BE-97 through BE-159) 4. Promoting economic development and increasing the number of job opportunities available to City residents. The New General Plan contains numerous policies and programs designed to promote economic development and increase the number of jobs available in Redwood City. From generating taxes and other revenues to fund public services and facilities, to providing housing opportunities for the City's diverse population, to providing jobs to support the residents and families in the City, a healthy, thriving economy is critical to achieving the goals and objectives of the New General Plan. The New General Plan will expand the City's economic development initiatives and programs to promote an improved and vibrant local economy. (See New General Plan, pp. BE-161 through BE-193) 5. Reducing the volume of greenhouse gas emissions generated by residents and activities in the City and developing strategies to address adverse impacts of global warming. such as rising sea level. While the causes of global climate change extend well beyond the borders of Redwood City, coastal and shoreline cities such as Redwood City are particularly vulnerable to the risks associated with rising sea level. The New General Plan contains various policies and programs to minimize greenhouse gas emissions from sources in Redwood City and to reduce the risks associated with rising sea level. (See, e.g., Land Use Goals BE-1, BE-22 and BE-24 and associated policies and implementation programs (New General Plan pp. BE-62, BE-77 to BE-79, ATTY/RESO/RESO.2055/ATTACHMENT1.A 40 10/6/10