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Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
  • March 2010 Update
  • Transportation and Parking Committee Meeting
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Pre-2007 Programs
  • Fare-Free UTS Service
  • CTS Free Trolley Funding
  • U.Va ID in lieu of fare program on CTS
  • Parking Permit Rate Increases
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TDM Phase 1 2007-2009
  • Dedicated TDM position within P&T
  • CAVPOOL:  Carpool/Vanpool Incentives
  • Occasional Parking Programs
    • EIG, U-Hall, Darden Garage, Culbreth Garage
  • Zipcar
  • Amenities for bicyclists
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Parking Demand
  • Current and Projected Growth
    • Need for new structured parking by 2015
  • Aggressive TDM program
    • Reduce parking demand
    • $25M in capital cost-avoidance by 2020
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Parking Availability without TDM
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Parking Availability with TDM
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Annual Expenditures – No TDM Vs. TDM
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Cumulative Expenditures – No TDM vs. TDM
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Free Trolley Subsidy
  • Free Trolley
    • $1M to operate annually
    • 700,000 boardings per year
      • Nearly ½ of boardings are U.Va affiliated
    • 2010/2011 Cost:  $0.16/ride = $59,000
      • Regular Fare = $0.75/ride
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Reciprocal Ridership on CTS
  • U.Va ID in lieu of fare on all CTS routes
    • 80%-90% of boardings are steady through the summer months
    • Total boardings increasing each year
    • 2009/2010 projected cost per ride = $0.47
      • Regular Fare = $0.75/ride
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Carpool/Vanpool Incentives
  • Program Features
  • Permit Discount
    • 10% with 2 riders
    • 25% with 3 riders
    • 100% with 4+ riders
  • Free Occasional Parking Permits
  • Guaranteed Ride Home
  • Preferential Parking
  • Zipcar Driving Credit
  • August 2008
  • 25-30 Carpools
    • (70-75 Commuters)

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Non-measured Programs
  • All programs receiving positive feedback:
    • HoosWhere:  GPS-based bus arrival predictions
    • Bike racks on buses
    • Improved SMART Transportation map
      • Bike Routes
      • Walking Paths
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Program Expansion
  • TDM Phase 2 study will be complete by Summer 2010
  • 5 Year Implementation Plan to include:
    • Fill TDM coordinator position
      • Increased program marketing
    • Increase carpool discount
      • Capitalize on most effective way to reduce trips
    • Survey mode split every other year
    • In-house carpool matching software
    • Invest additionally in CTS improvements
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Program Expansion
  • Years 6-10 will not be as specific
    • Will suggest more aggressive parking fee increases and additional investment in regional transit


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Current Funding
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Funding for New TDM
  • A predictable and appropriate funding source must be identified
  • Student Comprehensive Fee
    • For programs that directly benefit students
    • Should not be used for programs focused on employees
  • Parking Permit Revenue
    • Successful TDM program reduce permit sales

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TDM Phase 2 Steering Committee Recommendations
  • Fill TDM Position
  • Identify Marketing Budget
  • In-House Ride Matching Software
  • Survey