AICP Plan and Policy Development 4

Question 1

Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which document is required for federal actions that may significantly affect the environment?

Accepted Answer

Environmental impact statement (EIS)

Answer

A full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required when a proposed federal action is determined to significantly affect the quality of the human environment.

Question 2

The 'adequate public facilities' (APF) ordinance concept is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure infrastructure capacity exists before approving new development

Answer

APF ordinances (also called concurrency requirements) condition development approval on demonstration that roads, schools, water, and sewer can serve the new demand.

Question 3

Which planning framework organizes policy goals into a hierarchy of vision, goals, objectives, and actions?

Accepted Answer

VGOA framework

Answer

The Vision-Goals-Objectives-Actions (VGOA) framework organizes plans from broad aspirational vision statements down to specific measurable actions.

Question 4

A 'transit-oriented development' (TOD) policy primarily aims to:

Accepted Answer

Concentrate higher-density mixed-use development near transit stations to reduce auto dependence

Answer

TOD policies promote higher-density, mixed-use development within walking distance of transit stops to increase ridership and reduce automobile dependence.

Question 5

When evaluating alternative land use scenarios in a general plan update, planners most commonly use which tool to model traffic impacts?

Accepted Answer

Travel demand model

Answer

Travel demand models simulate how changes in land use patterns affect trip generation, distribution, and assignment on the roadway network.

AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners Practice Test

AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners Practice Test

AICP Plan and Policy Development 4