TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) PLAN FOR MINNETONKA

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1 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) PLAN FOR MINNETONKA Kyle Burrows Kristina Nesse Andrew Owen Renan Snowden Humphrey School of Public Affairs University of Minnesota

2 AGENDA Transportation Demand Management: goals, strategies and stakeholders Scope of Work Existing Conditions in Minnetonka Takeaways from Research and Interviews Recommended TDM Policy Framework

3 TDM GOALS Reduction of peak-hour demand Strategies to shift/eliminate trips Air-quality compliance, energy conservation

4 TDM STRATEGIES

5 TDM STAKEHOLDERS Municipality Transportation Management Organization Business Community Developers, property owners, employers (and employees)

6 SCOPE OF WORK Develop citywide TDM policy framework Advance 2030 Comprehensive Guide Plan goals to reduce peak hour commuter trips Business-friendly approach Research meaningful, appropriate enforcement strategy

7 RECOMMENDATIONS Use Two-Stage TDM Policy Framework Establish TDM Focus Areas Integrate with Existing Development Review Implement Annual Reporting and Evaluation

8 EXISTING CONDITIONS

9 EXISTING ZONING DISTRICTS

10 COMMUTING IN MINNETONKA

11 COMMUTING IN MINNETONKA

12 EMPLOYMENT DENSITY

13 CURRENT CONGESTION (2005) Gleason Lake ")15 tu12 Crane Lake I-394 I-494 Lake Windsor tu 169 Lake Minnetonka ")16 ")61 ")73 Legend Interstates (MN/DOT) Trunk Highways (MN/DOT) CSAH (Hennepin County) Shaver's Lake Libb's Lake ")5 ")5 Local Streets (Minnetonka) Congestion (2005) Congested (volume exceeds facility capacity) Approaching Congestion (85% or higher of threshold facility capacity) ") 101 Spring Lake tu7 ")61 Source: City of Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Metropolitan Council, Mn/DOT tu7 Lake Holiday ")3 ")60 Shady Oak Lake Minnetoga Lake : J:\Maps\6051\mxd\TranPlan\Figure07_existing_congestion.mxd ") 101 ")62 ")3 Wing Lake Lake Rose ")4 Glen Lake I-494 Lone Lake tu62 ")61 tu ,050 4,100 8,200 Feet Existing Congestion Map prepared by: SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Figure VIII-7

14 FUTURE CONGESTION (2030) OP 9 Gleason Lake ")15 tu12 Crane Lake I-394 OP 3 Lake Minnetonka OP 8 ")16 I-494 ")61 OP 1 OP 1 ")73 Lake Windsor tu 169 OP 7 Legend Interstates (MN/DOT) Trunk Highways (MN/DOT) CSAH (Hennepin County) Local Streets (Minnetonka) Congestion (2030) OP 2 ") 101 OP 6 Libb's Lake OP 1 ")5 tu7 Lake Holiday OP 1 ")3 tu7 ")5 OP 4 ")61 ")60 Shady Oak Lake Minnetoga Lake OP 5 Congested (volume exceeds facility capacity) Approaching Congestion (85% or higher of threshold facility capacity) Source: City of Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Metropolitan Council, Mn/DOT 2030 Roadway Lane Assumptions 1 - Existing two-lane roadway 2 - Existing three-lane roadway 3 - Three-lane roadway construction Existing four-lane roadway 5 - Four-lane roadway construction Existing four-lane expressway 7 - Existing four-lane freeway 8 - Existing six-lane freeway 9 - Existing six-lane hybrid freeway : J:\Maps\6051\mxd\TranPlan\Figure09_2030_congestion.mxd ") 101 ")62 ")3 Wing Lake Lake Rose ")4 Glen Lake I-494 Lone Lake tu62 ")61 tu 169 OP 7 0 2,050 4,100 8,200 Future Congestion (2030) Feet Map prepared by: SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Figure VIII-9

15 TRANSIT SERVICE

16 EXISTING TDM PLANS

17 TAKEAWAYS

18 CASE STUDIES BLOOMINGTON, MN PASADENA, CA NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA KING COUNTY, WA

19 STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES 494 Commuter Services Anoka County Transportation Management Organization Employers and Developers

20 TDM LITERATURE REVIEW Ridesharing and Parking Alternative Work Arrangements Transit Bicycle Infrastructure

21 SIMPLICITY OVER COMPLEXITY Minimize confusion and red-tape for developers + employers Integrate TDM policy with existing municipal development review process Set Reachable TDM Goals

22 CONTINUED INVOLVEMENT Create long-term mechanisms for monitoring and enforcement Involve TMOs to Relieve Administrative Burdens for Developers + Employers Engage Employees to Reach TDM goals

23 CONTEXT SENSITIVE SOLUTIONS Match TDM strategies to existing land use and transportation constraints. Create community support for TDM policies. Invest in transportation infrastructure that supports TDM policies.

24 SCALED TO DEVELOPMENT SIZE Reflect theoretical rates of trip generation. Reflect ability of development to implement TDM plan commitments. Allows city to focus on enforcing TDM policies where it matters.

25 TWO DISTINCT TDM PHASES TDM strategies apply at different stages in development life-cycle. Physical infrastructure and improvements On-going, programmatic strategies Different actors, incentives and enforcement mechanisms.

26 RECOMMENDATIONS

27 RECOMMENDATIONS Use Two-Stage TDM Policy Framework Establish TDM Focus Areas Integrate with Existing Development Review Implement Annual Reporting and Evaluation

28 TWO-STAGE TDM POLICY FRAMEWORK Development TDM Plan Enable non-peak, non-auto commute trips Site design and construction elements Submitted during development approval process Becomes part of development agreement

29 TWO-STAGE TDM POLICY FRAMEWORK Operational TDM Plan Encourage non-peak, non-auto commute trips Incentives, pricing, outreach, etc. Initially submitted during development approval Ongoing reporting and updates

30 ESTABLISH TDM FOCUS AREAS Guide selection of TDM plan components Not requirements Sensitive to local context Transit Non-motorized transportation Village Areas

31 TRANSIT TDM FOCUS AREAS Encourage TDM strategies that complement transit service Constructing quality waiting areas Transit pass subsidies

32 TRANSIT TDM FOCUS AREAS

33 NON-MOTORIZED TDM FOCUS AREAS Encourage TDM strategies that complement non-motorized facilities Connections to bike trails Employee reward programs

34 NON-MOTORIZED TDM FOCUS AREAS

35 VILLAGE AREAS Incorporate both Transit and Non-Motorized TDM Focus Areas Community and Neighborhood Village Areas

36 VILLAGE AREAS

37 INTEGRATE WITH EXISTING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TDM Plans are part of development approval Review & negotiation process already exists Approved plans become part of development agreement Reduce burden for city Ease adoption by developers

38 IMPLEMENT ANNUAL REPORTING AND EVALUATION Development TDM Plans: one-time actions Operational TDM Plans: ongoing actions Annual report of activities and effectiveness Plan updates when employment or use changes

39 RECOMMENDATIONS Use Two-Stage TDM Policy Framework Establish TDM Focus Areas Integrate with Existing Development Review Implement Annual Reporting and Evaluation

40 THRESHOLDS Full TDM requirements burden small businesses, City Requirements applied based on threshold 300+ parking spaces 20% increase in parking spaces Includes reuse of existing vacant property Thresholds should be evaluated and adjusted by City

41 THRESHOLDS Below threshold: City develops Small Business TDM Handbook Arranges consulting session with 494 Commuter Services

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43 QUESTIONS?