20D.210.15 Transportation Management Program.

For implementation of RCDG Title 20B, Goals and Policies. (Ord. 1954. Formerly Appx. L)

20D.210.15-010 Requirement.

This program is required of all commercial/industrial development applications that warrant transportation mitigation. (Ord. 1954. Formerly Appx. L)

20D.210.15-020 Program Objective.

The building owner shall implement a transportation management program to reduce the level of traffic generation during peak periods. (Ord. 1954. Formerly Appx. L (I))

20D.210.15-030 Program Performance.

A program performance level shall be determined by the City of Redmond (as represented by the Technical Committee) and shall be defined in terms of a required percentage reduction in single occupancy vehicle (SOV) use during combined AM and PM peak (commuter) periods.

This performance level shall be met within a period of two years, and shall be further defined in terms of target annual achievement levels for each of the two years. The peak hour trip generation forecast as indicated by an accepted project transportation analysis shall serve as the base for applying the performance requirement. (Ord. 1954. Formerly Appx. L (II))

20D.210.15-040 Required Program Activities.

Upon determination of the City of Redmond Technical Committee, the building owner will provide* for:

(1) Administration. A transportation management program designed to achieve the City’s program performance level.

(2) Employee Survey. When building occupants are known, a preoccupancy commuter survey (approved by the City of Redmond) shall be performed.

(3) Transportation Coordinator. Appoint a transportation coordinator prior to building occupancy permit approval. The Transportation Coordinator should maintain records related to program implementation which would be annually submitted to the Technical Committee to monitor progress toward meeting target goal. The transportation coordinator will serve as a representative to the Transportation Management Association (if established) in the vicinity of the development.

(4) Promotion.

(a) There shall be an annual distribution of METRO ridematch forms and transit/commuter information packets.

(b) Special transportation promotion, “Transportation Day,” to increase employee awareness of available programs and commuting alternatives.

(5) Preferential Parking for Carpools and Vanpools – Bicycle Racks. Preferential parking near main building entrances shall be designated subject to site plan approval. Preferential parking spaces shall be signed, and parking by nonregistered vehicles prohibited and enforced. Bicycle racks shall be installed near main employee entrances and screened from adverse weather conditions. Bicycle racks shall be made available for a minimum level of use of 0.075 of the employee population at each site.

(6) Transportation Information Centers. For all buildings occupied by at least 25 employees, interior transportation information centers will be constructed in the main employee entrance of major buildings and an exterior center will be constructed in a prime viewing area of the site for each development that has 100 or more parking spaces.

(7) Transportation Management Program information and ridematch forms shall be distributed as a component of new employee orientation programs. (Ord. 1954. Formerly Appx. L (III))

*May be a condition of lease.

20D.210.15-050 Recommended Program Activities.

(1) Conduct a startup survey of tenant employees to determine commuting needs and preferences.

(2) Flextime. Provide a flextime program, scheduling work hours that reduce peak period travel, and maintain and encourage participation in the program. Any reduction in trip generation during both a.m. and p.m. peak periods due to flextime applications shall contribute to successful evaluation of program goals.

(3) Ridematch. Require tenants that have 50 or more regular employees to offer “in-house” ridematching services. All projects that include multiple tenants should form a transportation management association with representatives from each tenant and any interested outside employers (within a proximity) to expand the ridematch base and increase the program’s potential for SOV reduction.

(4) Incentives. Financial incentives such as subsidized bus passes, carpool mileage, and subscription “custom” bus operation as well as direct pay bonuses for employee contribution to program success are acceptable and effective methods of reaching target goals. (Ord. 1954. Formerly Appx. L (IV))

20D.210.15-060 Program Review.

Following implementation of the program, the Technical Committee shall periodically review progress towards meeting transportation objectives and program effectiveness with the intent that new and innovative program activities may be initiated and less effective program activities revised or omitted. The Technical Committee will review the annual transportation management report and determine a successful program achievement for that period. (Ord. 1954. Formerly Appx. L (V))