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S , , 2_ Work Program conduct the various tests. The diagnostic tests would include adding land uses of different types to zones in Pleasanton and noting the increase in Citywide VMT and VHT. The value of this diagnostic testing is that it provides insight into which emission reduction strategies might be addressed through the travel model and which would be addressed through other methods. For example, if we find that the model is generally insensitive to changes in the level of mixed use within a development, then we would quantify the benefits of a strategy related to this item through the use of off - model adjustments. Following the completion of the diagnostic testing, Fehr & Peers will • conduct one run of the selected model to calculate Base Year VMT by speed bin and Vehicle Hours Traveled (VHT) estimates. We anticipate that these Base Year VMT and VHT estimates will be derived from the Model base year to represent Existing Conditions. The resulting estimates will be compared to those presented in the ICLEI Baseline Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report. According to the current state -of- the - practice, it is important to distinguish the source of the VMT on the City's roadway network. Based on recommended reporting protocols, GHG will be reported for all trips traveling between origins and destinations within Pleasanton, and for 50% of • the VMT generated by trips traveling between Pleasanton and other destinations. Note that trips where the origin and destination are both located outside of Pleasanton, otherwise known as "through" trips, will be excluded from the VMT calculations. The ESA team will compare the results of the Base Year VMT and VHT estimates and resulting GHG emissions with the estimates prepared by the City as part of the community GHG inventory, and provide our recommendations for inventory adjustment to City Staff for review and approval. Prior to beginning the analysis, Fehr & Peers and the project team will meet with City Staff to discuss the overall methodology, the process by which the forecasting tools be applied, data needs and other items as applicable (included in Task 8: Meetings). Building Energy Use Emissions The ICLEI GHG inventory methodology for cities in the Bay Area was recently revised using updated emissions factors from PG &E. KEMA will review the inventory to ensure that correct emissions factors for electricity, natural gas and other fossil fuels are being utilized, in accordance with commonly accepted protocols. City of Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2 -7