Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan

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1 Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan WELCOME TO COMMUNITY MEETING #2 AGENDA 5:30 6:10 PM Presentation, including Q&A 6:10 PM Open House 6:30 PM Meeting Adjourns Please sign in and fill out a comment card. Thank you!

2 Community Meeting #2 Presentation Outline Introductions / Meeting Purpose What is TDM? TDM Plan Process TDM Recommendations Schedule

3 Community Meeting #2 Purpose Share information regarding TDM and the Plan recommendations Opportunity to provide direct feedback on the draft TDM Plan Second of two community meetings and the last major component of the project s public outreach program

4 What is TDM? A combination of strategies used to influence travel behavior and encourage the use of alternative travel modes to the single-occupancy vehicle (SOV). TDM improves the efficiency of the existing transportation system by addressing how, when and where people travel.

5 TDM Plan Goal and Objectives GOAL: Increase use of alternate modes of transportation Promote walking, biking and public transit as convenient and practical means for campus trips Address campus transportation impacts in adjacent neighborhoods Maximize functionality of current and future parking supply Facilitate a coordinated transportation approach with the City of Chico Support Campus sustainability practices

6 TDM Plan: Process Data Collection TDM Best Practices Community Meeting #1 Stakeholder Interviews TDM Administrative Committee Draft TDM Plan Community Meeting #2 Final TDM Plan

7 TDM Plan Recommendation 1) Preferential Car-Free Housing Issue Fall 2009: Resident hall parking capacity = 156 Fall 2010: Additional 220 beds Dorm parking tends to have lowest turnover rate Recommendation Require car-free commitment for new resident hall Provide more on-campus housing without increasing parking demand Students Fall 2010

8 TDM Plan Recommendation 2) Remote Long-Term Parking for Campus Housing Issue Desire to have access to a vehicle for infrequent trips results in bringing a car to campus Limited parking availability on or near campus Weekend latent demand Recommendation Provide remote parking options in partnership with private property owners Exhaust options within ¼ mile of B-line bus routes Students Fall 2010

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10 TDM Plan Recommendation 3) Flexible Work Schedule / Telecommute Policy Issue Lack of policy viewed as barrier to alternative mode travel A fraction of 1,000 full-time staff may be eligible Recommendation Develop formal program, eligibility criteria and procedures Not appropriate for all positions, individuals and departments Staff Fall 2010

11 TDM Plan Recommendation 4) Ridesharing and Preferential Carpool Parking Issue Existing low level of participation Faculty, staff and students outside the City of Chico are eligible Few incentives to rideshare Recommendation Include faculty and staff within City of Chico Add incentives and increase marketing Monitor supply and demand Primarily Faculty / Staff Fall 2010

12 TDM Plan Recommendation 5) Adjust Class Schedules Issue Disproportionate class loading on Tuesdays and Thursdays Few Friday classes scheduled Recommendation Adopt a target hourly enrollment threshold Magnitude of effectiveness depends on schedule shift Students / Faculty Fall 2010

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14 TDM Plan Recommendation 6) Pedestrian & Bicycle Circulation Improvements Issue Lack of connectivity Big Chico Creek crossings Pedestrian only campus core Conflict between multiple modes Recommendation Expand network Reduce pedestrian campus core Intuitive connections to bicycle parking Improve lighting and creek crossings Signal at Warner Street trail crossing Entire Community Fall 2009

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16 Esplanade Path Stadium Path Yolo Hall Path Turf Path O Connell Path

17 TDM Plan Recommendation 7) Bicycle Parking Issue Outdated rack design Demand exceeds capacity at some locations Cyclists required to dismount and walk Safety and security Recommendation Standard bike rack design Rack replacement program Concentrate parking in high demand areas Secure storage within residence halls, parking structures and on the racquetball court site Entire Community Fall 2009

18 Example Covered Bicycle Parking Source: City of Cambridge, MA Bicycle Parking Guide Recommended Lightning Bolt Bike Rack Photos of Long Beach BikeStation Source:

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20 TDM Plan Recommendation 8) Bicycle Support Services Recommendation Education - Bike network awareness - Safe cycling presentations - Expand on-campus bike repair Encouragement - Promotional events - Bike loan or rental service, summer storage - Incentives, membership program Enforcement - Clarify common citations & fines - Community service in lieu of fine reduction - Internet theft reporting, response to vandalism All Campus Fall 2009

21 TDM Plan Recommendation 9) Campus Transportation Coordinator Issue TAPS virtual department Responsibilities shared Staff resources limited Recommendation Full-time equivalent coordinator to oversee TDM - Implement TDM Plan - Marketing and outreach - Individualized trip planning - Monitor effectiveness and revise Plan All Campus Fall 2011

22 TDM Plan Recommendation 10) Transportation Options Marketing Recommendation Single point of contact for TDM Survey system users for preference and awareness Focused marketing campaigns Brand TDM with a consistent look and feel Strategically announce new TDM measures All Campus Spring 2009 Example TDM Program Brand Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo OPTIONS Program Source:

23 TDM Plan Recommendation 11) Guaranteed Ride Home Issue Reluctance to commit to an alternative mode in case of an emergency Recommendation Provide free ride home service in case of emergencies Incentive to employees Initially offer to carpool participants Typically involves using a local taxi service Faculty / Staff Fall 2010

24 TDM Plan Recommendation 12) Transit Enhancements Issue Campus directly served by 3 B-Line routes 30 minute headways (infrequent) Downtown transit center Recommendation Continue free transit service Decrease headways Expand service later into the evening Start with student shuttles (Routes 8 & 9) RTD Boulder, CO HOP bus route Source: Entire Community Fall 2010

25 TDM Plan Recommendation 13) Carsharing Issue Desire to have access to a vehicle for infrequent trips results in bringing a car to CSU, Chico Limited parking availability Expenses associated with car ownership Recommendation Establish carsharing program - Similar to a rental car service (18yrs old +) - Membership program - Maintenance, gas and insurance paid Entire Community Fall 2011 Zipcar is an example of a for-profit carsharing company with services tailored to university clients. Source:

26 TDM Plan Recommendation 14) Geographic Parking Permit Sale Restriction Issue Approximately 50% of students live within 1 mile of campus Short distance makes biking and walking practical Recommendation Research impact of instituting 1 mile restriction - Consistent with Yr 2004 AS Advisory Measure Students Fall 2010

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28 TDM Plan Recommendation 15) Trip Reduction Membership Program Recommendation Consolidate TDM initiatives into one umbrella trip reduction program - Consistent branding - Bundles incentives - Simplifies TDM evaluation - Heightens profile of campus commitment Approach 1. Expand some programs 2. Hire campus transportation coordinator 3. Develop marketing strategy 4. Formalize trip reduction program All Campus Fall 2011

29 Project Schedule Data Collection TDM Best Practices Review Stakeholder Interviews Community Meeting #1 Draft TDM Plan Community Meeting #2 Final TDM Plan On-going August October 2008 October November 2008 October 2008 March 2009 April 2009 May 2009

30 Example Exclusive Bike Path at University of California, Santa Barbara