Subsector: Trip Reduction Programs (Regional)
Coordinate and Support Air District Program
VMT Reduction Potential: 1
Cost: 1
ROI: 2
TAM Relevancy: 2
Land Use Content: Urban, Suburban, Rural
Trip Type: Residential, Commute
Scale: Regional, Community
Timing: Short Term (1-3 years)
Implementors-Public: Municipalities, Regional Agencies
Eligibility Status: San Diego Association of Governments VMT Reduction Toolkit (2023), AQMD Rule 2202 Implementation Guide, SCAG RTP/SCS Employer TDM Strategy Toolkit
Eligibility Status: Feasible, Currently Exist, Implementable/Expandable, Applicable Funding

Description

Collaborate with the Air District to access information collected from employer commute surveys and implement targeted Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies based on data received.

Implementation Details

  • Analyze mode share data by industry and jurisdiction to identify target sectors for outreach and implementation of strategies.
  • Share aggregate findings with local planners and employers to support VMT-reduction funding applications.
  • Integrate data into existing TDM monitoring efforts and performance metrics tracking.

Mitigation Potential

Collecting data to inform and implement strategies to reduce VMT commutes helps to reduce VMT more effectively even though this strategy does not reduce VMT in and of itself.

Linked Strategies

Equity Considerations

Ensure outreach includes industries that employ large numbers of low-wage workers, such as hospitality, healthcare, and logistics. Data disaggregation by geography and income level can help tailor VMT-reduction outreach to underserved communities. Equity-focused metrics should be embedded in monitoring to guide investments toward areas with high need and limited mobility options.

Funding Sources

Unlikely to require additional funding, but will require staff time.

Implemented in TAM Area

Current TDM Implementation

The Bay Area Air District collects data about air quality in Marin, which is available through their public data center.

TDM Benefit Locations

TAM and local jurisdictions would benefit from collaboration with the Bay Area Air District to implement targeted TDM measures based on air quality and emissions data.