Commute Trip ReductionEfficiency ActWSRO Spring WorkshopMarch 30, 2006Keith CottonWSDOTKim BecklundCTR Task ForceCity of Bellevue4/4/20062Today: Counties in the CTR program4/4/20063State Highway Congestion in 2003Light line: average peak period travel speedsfall below 85% of posted speed limitDark line: average peak period travel speedsfall below 70% of posted speed limit4/4/20064State Highways with Identified Bottlenecks/Chokepoints in 20034/4/20065State Highway Congestion in 2025Light line: average peak period travel speedsfall below 85% of posted speed limitDark line: average peak period travel speedsfall below 70% of posted speed limit4/4/20066How is the program performing?4/4/200674/4/20068Changes made to the CTR law in 2006The 2006 legislature changed the CTRlaw to enhance its ability toprovide benefits for transportationefficiency, energy conservation,and air qualityChanges to the CTR law will makeit easier to incorporate tripreduction programs into planning for our transportation system andfor growth managementOverall, the changes to the CTR law will:Focus the programFoster planning coordinationOffer an opportunity for customized trip reduction programsModest, incremental changes in the current CTR program; it willcontinue to function and be fundedin generally the same way4/4/20069Urban Growth Areas in the CTR program(preliminary determination)4/4/200610How the legislature changed the lawFocused it on urban growth areas (UGAs) in the most congested partsof the stateEstablished a local-regional-stateCTR planning framework thatintegrates CTR program effortswith land use and transportationplanningAdopted a two-tiered programBase program essentially remains the same, other than UGA focusTargeted investment program for designated growth and transportationefficiency centers (GTECs)4/4/200611Two-Tiered Approach:1. A Base that Worksand2. New Centers Approach to Improve Performance3⁄4Base Program:Continuesas same program--foremployers with 100+employees and streamlinedto Urban Growth Boundaries3⁄4OptionalGrowth &Transportation EfficiencyCenters for local customizationof CTR programs that isapproved by State incollaboration with local RTPO.&•Participating cities todefine CTR/TDM goals andtools;•RTPOs to work with citieson goals for regionalconsistency with RegionalCTR Plan;•Locals, transits, RTPOs toconsider GTECs as part ofplan updates;•Bottom-line: improved tripperformance where mosttrips occur4/4/200612How the legislature changed the lawIncreased program efficiency by reducingadministrative costsEstablished a more effective leadership role for stateagenciesStreamlined and reconstituted the CTR Task Force asthe CTR Board4/4/200613Implementing the program changesThe CTR Efficiency Act sets out general parameters for theprogram’s transformationBuilding on the existing CTRguidelines, WSDOT, the CTRboard and others will develop the details through the programrules (Washington Administrative Code)The legislation’s deadlines, and the goal to have the newprogram plans ready to implementby July 1, 2007, necessitatean aggressive implementation scheduleThe CTR board is creating a work group to lead thedevelopment of the rules, withad-hoc subcommittees to work onfunding, outreach, and other needs4/4/200614Implementation timeline1. The CTR task force forms a work group to develop the programrules (while transforming into the CTR board)2. Outreach to local jurisdictions and employers on legislativechanges and to invite participation in the rules developmentprocess3. WSDOT, in collaboration with the CTR board, develops programrules (WAC), including guidelines and models for localordinances and local and regional CTR planningDraft guidance released July 20064. WSDOT gives planning funds (up to $750,000 in FY 2007)to local jurisdictions and regional transportation planningorganizations (RTPOs) for CTR planningAugust 20064/4/200615Implementation timeline (continued)5. Local jurisdictions and RTPOs develop CTR plans in acollaborative process; local jurisdictions may choose todesignate Growth and Transportation Efficiency Centers(GTECs)August 2006 to April 20076. CTR board approves local and regional plans and developsfunding allocation for 2007-2009February 2007 to June 20077. Local jurisdictions implement plans, update ordinances, andeducate employers on the program changesJuly 2007 and beyond8. CTR board develops state CTR plan based on regional plans4/4/200616Local, regional, and stateplanning and implementation –Who needs to do what?Local jurisdictionsDevelop local CTR planConsider designating a GTECUpdate ordinanceOutreach to employersImplement new programRTPOsDevelop regional CTR planProvide technical support to local jurisdictionsCertify GTECs for fundingMonitor regional progressTransit agencies, majoremployers, associations, andadvocacy groupsParticipate in rulesdevelopment, local andregional planningConsider prioritizinginvestments in designatedGTECs4/4/200617Who needs to do what?CTR boardApprove local and regional plansApprove opt-in proposalsDevelop funding allocationDevelop state CTR planWSDOTProvide technical assistanceDevelop implementation contractsDevelop materials for statewide public education and employeroutreachDevelop a state TDM policy4/4/200618GTEC ExerciseCustomize a trip reduction program– What goals do you set for your GTEC program?– What are the strategies?– How will you finance and administer the program?Rainland City and Sunnytown4/4/200619Rainland City27,679 new employees sounds like a manageable figure....until you consider that:– Rainland City blocks are a little over 56,000 SF perblock. At 400 SF per parking stall constructedin a garage, that equals about 140stalls per parking level. At 140 stalls per level = 197 levels ofparking.= Almost 20 city blocks of 10 story garages.= $720,000,000 in parking development costs (atabout $26,000 perabove-grade stall)2000 Downtown Employees244,9522020 Downtown Employees307,8592000 2000 2020 2020 Net %Mode Mode Split(1) Employees Mode Split Employees Change(2) ChangeDrive Alone44%107,77944%135,45827,67926%Rideshare12%29,39412%36,9437,54926%Bike4%9,7984%12,3142,51626%Walk4%9,7984%12,3142,51626%Transit36%88,18336%110,82922,64726%TOTAL 100% 244,952100% 307,85935,2285% of employers are CTR affected (more than 100 employees) – 53% of employees11% of employers with 25 to50 employees – 7% of employees84% of employers with less than25 employees – 21% of employees4/4/200620SunnytownPopulation in 2000: 11,000 Target for 2012: 17,400Employment in 2000: 9,500 Target for 2014: 24,500Mode splitDrive Alone – 78%Rideshare – 14%Transit – 4%Walk – 2 %Employer size breakdown6% of employers – 51% of employees CTR affected18% of employers with 25 to 50 employees – 9% of employees80% of employers with less than 24 employees – 19% of employees4/4/200621Questions and Comments?For more information or to be involved in rules development, contact:Keith Cotton, WSDOT ~ 360.705.7910,cottonk@wsdot.wa.govCTR Efficiency Act implementation materials available at:www.wsdot.wa.gov/TDM/taskforce/tfmaterials.cfm#program