Mountain View approves new rules to cut down on traffic and pollution

The Mountain View City Council has approved a new ordinance to reduce traffic and pollution by cutting single-occupancy vehicle trips. - The ordinance applies to new developments generating at least 200 net new average daily trips.

- Developers must reduce trips by 20% to 50% using a toolkit of 33 strategies. - Exemptions include all-affordable housing and patron-driven uses like childcare and retail.

- The ordinance faces a second vote on May 26 and will take effect 30 days later. The new rules aim to create a consistent citywide approach to transportation demand management, with flexible options for developers.