TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) PLAN FOR MINNETONKA Kyle Burrows Kristina Nesse Andrew Owen Renan Snowden Humphrey School of Public Affairs University of Minnesota
AGENDA Transportation Demand Management: goals, strategies and stakeholders Scope of Work Existing Conditions in Minnetonka Takeaways from Research and Interviews Recommended TDM Policy Framework
TDM GOALS Reduction of peak-hour demand Strategies to shift/eliminate trips Air-quality compliance, energy conservation
TDM STRATEGIES
TDM STAKEHOLDERS Municipality Transportation Management Organization Business Community Developers, property owners, employers (and employees)
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
RECOMMENDATIONS Use Two-Stage TDM Policy Framework Establish TDM Focus Areas Integrate with Existing Development Review Implement Annual Reporting and Evaluation
EXISTING CONDITIONS
EXISTING ZONING DISTRICTS
COMMUTING IN MINNETONKA
COMMUTING IN MINNETONKA
EMPLOYMENT DENSITY
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 169 0 2,050 4,100 8,200 Feet Existing Congestion Map prepared by: SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Figure VIII-7
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 2010-2011 4 - Existing four-lane roadway 5 - Four-lane roadway construction 2010-2011 6 - 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
TRANSIT SERVICE
EXISTING TDM PLANS
TAKEAWAYS
CASE STUDIES BLOOMINGTON, MN PASADENA, CA NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA KING COUNTY, WA
STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES 494 Commuter Services Anoka County Transportation Management Organization Employers and Developers
TDM LITERATURE REVIEW Ridesharing and Parking Alternative Work Arrangements Transit Bicycle Infrastructure
SIMPLICITY OVER COMPLEXITY Minimize confusion and red-tape for developers + employers Integrate TDM policy with existing municipal development review process Set Reachable TDM Goals
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
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.
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.
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS Use Two-Stage TDM Policy Framework Establish TDM Focus Areas Integrate with Existing Development Review Implement Annual Reporting and Evaluation
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
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
ESTABLISH TDM FOCUS AREAS Guide selection of TDM plan components Not requirements Sensitive to local context Transit Non-motorized transportation Village Areas
TRANSIT TDM FOCUS AREAS Encourage TDM strategies that complement transit service Constructing quality waiting areas Transit pass subsidies
TRANSIT TDM FOCUS AREAS
NON-MOTORIZED TDM FOCUS AREAS Encourage TDM strategies that complement non-motorized facilities Connections to bike trails Employee reward programs
NON-MOTORIZED TDM FOCUS AREAS
VILLAGE AREAS Incorporate both Transit and Non-Motorized TDM Focus Areas Community and Neighborhood Village Areas
VILLAGE AREAS
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
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
RECOMMENDATIONS Use Two-Stage TDM Policy Framework Establish TDM Focus Areas Integrate with Existing Development Review Implement Annual Reporting and Evaluation
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
THRESHOLDS Below threshold: City develops Small Business TDM Handbook Arranges consulting session with 494 Commuter Services
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