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Ordinance 10-013 Adopts Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Plan CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 10-013 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON ADOPTING THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION PLAN AND AMENDING SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.20; TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES REQUIRED BY RCW 70.94.527;AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. WHEREAS,the City has the duty and authority to maintain and protect the health,safety and welfare of its citizens;and WHEREAS,RCW 70.94.524-.551 establishes the requirements that certain counties and cities must comply with to reduce commute trips in an effort to improve transportation system efficiency,conserve energy and improve air quality;and WHEREAS, Spokane Valley is a jurisdiction required under RCW 70.94.527(1) to adopt and maintain a commute trip reduction ordinance and a plan designed to reduce commute trips;and WHEREAS, Spokane Valley previously adopted SVMC 10.20 to comply with state-mandated requirements regarding Commute Trip Reduction;and WHEREAS,The Washington State legislature passed the Commute Trip Reduction Efficiency Act in 2006,requiring local governments in those counties experiencing the greatest automobile-related air pollution and traffic to amend their Commute Trip Reduction plans required under 1991 Commute Trip Reduction law; and WHEREAS, The City of Spokane Valley coordinated with Spokane County and other area jurisdictions to develop a new Commute Trip Reduction Plan;and WHEREAS,the new Commute Trip Reduction Plan has been found to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and has been approved by the Spokane Regional Transportation Council and the Washington Commute Trip Reduction Board;and WHEREAS,The City of Spokane Valley desires to adopt the new Commute Trip Reduction Plan and update SVMC 10.20 to implement the Commute Trip Reduction Efficiency Act of 2006. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, ordains as follows: Section 1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to comply with the requirements of RCW 70.94 regarding reduction of commute trips. Section 2. Definitions. SVMC 10.20.220 is amended as follows: 10.20.220 Definitions. "Affected Employee"means a full-time employee who begins his or her regular work day at a single worksite covered by the Commute Trip Reduction Plan between 6:00 a.m.and 9:00 a.m.(inclusive)on two or more weekdays for at least 12 continuous months who is not an independent contractor. Seasonal Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 1 of 15 agricultural employees, including seasonal employees of processors of agricultural products,are excluded from the count of affected employees. "Affected Employer"means an employer that employs 100 or more full-time employees at a single worksite covered by the Commute Trip Reduction Plan who are scheduled to begin their regular work day between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. (inclusive) on two or more weekdays for at least 12 continuous months. Construction worksites,when the expected duration of the construction is less than two years,are excluded from this definition. (Also see definition of employer.) "Alternative Mode" means any means of commute transportation other than that in which the single-occupant motor vehicle is the dominant mode, including telecommuting and compressed work weeks schedules if they result in reducing commute trips. "Alternative Work Schedules" mean programs such as compressed work week schedules that eliminate work trips for affected employees. "Base Year"means the 12-month period which commences when a major employer is determined by the jurisdiction to be participating within the CTR Program. The City or its contractor uses this 12-month period as the basis upon which it develops Commute Trip Reduction goals. "Base Year Survey" or "Baseline Measurement" means the survey, during the base year, of employees at a major employer worksite to determine the drive-alone rate and vehicle miles traveled per employee at the worksite. The jurisdiction uses this measurement to develop commute trip reduction goals for the major employer. The baseline measurement must be implemented in a manner that meets the requirements specified by the City. "Carpool"means a motor vehicle, including a motorcycle,which is occupied by two to six people of at least 16 years of age traveling together for their commute trip resulting in the reduction of a minimum of one motor vehicle commute trip. "Commute Trips" mean trips made from a worker's home to a worksite (inclusive) on weekdays. "CTR" is the abbreviation of Commute Trip Reduction. "CTR Program" means an employer's strategies to reduce employees' drive alone commutes and average VMT per employee. "Commute Trip Vehicle Miles Traveled Per Employee" means the sum of the individual vehicle commute trip lengths in miles over a set period divided by the number of full-time employees during that period. "Compressed Work Week" means an alternative work schedule, in accordance with employer policy, that regularly allows a full-time employee to eliminate at least one work day every two weeks by working longer hours during the remaining days, resulting in fewer commute trips by the employee. This defmition is primarily intended to include weekly and bi-weekly arrangements,the most typical being four 10-hour days or 80 hours in nine days,but may also include other arrangements. "Custom Bus/Buspool"means a commuter bus service arranged specifically to transport employees to work. "Dominant Mode"means the mode of travel used for the greatest distance of a commute trip. Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 2 of 15 "Drive Alone"means a motor vehicle occupied by one employee for commute purposes, including a motorcycle. "Drive Alone Trips"means commute trips made by employees in single occupant vehicles. "Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC)"means a person who is designated as responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of an employer's CTR program. "Employer" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, cooperative, joint venture, agency, department, district, or other individual or entity, whether public, non-profit,or private,that employs workers. "Exemption"means a waiver from any or all CTR Program requirements granted to an employer by the City or its contractor based on unique conditions that apply to the employer or employment site. "Flex-Time" is an employer policy that provides work schedules allowing individual employees flexibility in choosing the start and end time,but not the number of their working hours to facilitate the use of alternative modes. "Full-Time Employee" means a person, other than an independent contractor, whose position is scheduled on a continuous basis for 52 weeks for an average of at least 35 hours per week. "Good Faith Effort" means that an employer has met the minimum requirements identified in RCW 70.94.531 and this Chapter,and is working collaboratively with the City or its contractor to continue its existing CTR Program or is developing and implementing program modifications likely to result in improvements to its CTR Program over an agreed-upon length of time. "Implementation" means active pursuit by an employer of the CTR goals of RCW 70.94.521555 and this Chapter as evidenced by appointment of an employee transportation coordinator (ETC), distribution of information to employees regarding alternatives to drive alone commuting, and commencement of other measures according to its approved CTR program and schedule. "A Major Employer" means a private or public employer, including state agencies, that employs 100 or more full-time employees at a single worksite who are scheduled to begin their regular work day between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekdays for at least 12 continuous months. "Major Employer Worksite" or "Affected Employer Worksite" or "Worksite" means the physical location occupied by a major employer, as determined by the local jurisdiction. "Major Employment Installation" means a military base or federal reservation, excluding tribal reservations,or other locations as designated by the City or its contractor,at which there are one hundred or more affected employees. "Mode" refers to the means of transportation used by employees, such as single-occupant motor vehicle, rideshare vehicle (carpool, vanpool), transit, ferry, bicycle, walking, compressed work schedule and telecommuting. "Notice"means written communication delivered via the United States Postal Service with receipt deemed accepted three days following the day on which the notice was deposited with the Postal Service Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 3 of 15 unless the third day falls on a weekend or legal holiday in which case the notice is deemed accepted the day after the weekend or legal holiday. "Peak Period" means the hours from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (inclusive), Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. "Peak Period Trip"means any commute trip that delivers the employee to begin his or her regular workday between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. (inclusive),Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. "Proportion of Drive Alone Trips"or"Drive Alone Rate"means the number of commute trips over a set period made by employees in single occupant vehicles divided by the number of potential trips taken by employees working during that period. "Ride Matching Service"means a system which assists in matching commuters for the purpose of commuting together. "Single-Occupant Vehicle (SOV)"means a motor vehicle occupied by one employee for commute purposes, including a motorcycle. "Single Worksite"means a building or group of buildings on physically contiguous parcels of land or on parcels separated solely by private or public roadways or rights-of-way occupied by one or more affected employers. "Teleworking" or "Telecommuting" means the use of telephones, computers, or other similar technology to permit an employee to work from home,eliminating a commute trip,or to work from a work place closer to home,reducing the distance traveled in a commute trip by at least half. "Transit" means a multiple-occupant vehicle operated on a for-hire, shared-ride basis, including bus,passenger ferry,rail, shared-ride taxi, shuttle bus,or vanpool. "Transportation Management Association (TMA)" means a group of employers or an association representing a group of employers in a deemed geographic area. A TMA may represent employers within the City limits, or may have a sphere of influence that extends beyond City limits to include cities within Spokane County; and within areas of unincorporated Spokane County. "Vanpool"means a vehicle occupied by five to fifteen people traveling together for their commute trip resulting in the reduction of a minimum of one motor vehicle trip "Vehicle Miles Traveled(VMT)Per Employee"means the sum of the individual vehicle commute trip lengths in miles made by employees over a set period divided by the number of employees during that period. "Week"means a seven-day calendar period starting on Monday and continuing through Sunday. "Weekday"means any day of the week except Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays. "Writing,""Written,"or"In Writing"means original signed and dated documents. Facsimile(fax) or electronic mail(e-mail)transmissions are a temporary notice of action that must be followed by the original signed and dated document via mail or delivery. Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 4 of 15 Section 3. City CTR Plan. SVMC 10.20.230 is amended as follows: 10.20.230 City CTR Plan. The goals established for the jurisdiction and affected employers in the City's Commute Trip Reduction Plan set forth in Attachment"A" are incorporated herein by reference. City staff is directed to make any corrections for typographical errors, include any graphical materials for information, and complete the Commute Trip Reduction Plan. Section 4. Responsible City Department. SVMC 10.20.240 is repealed. Section 5. CTR Goals. SVMC 10.20.240 is adopted as follows: 10.20.240 CTR Goals. A. Commute Tip Reduction Goals The City's goals for reductions in the proportions of drive-alone commute trips and vehicle miles traveled per employee by affected employers in the City's jurisdiction,major employment installations,and other areas designated by the City are hereby established by Spokane Valley's CTR Plan adopted through SVMC 10.20.230 above. These goals establish the desired level of performance for the CTR Program in its entirety in the City. The City or its contractor will set the individual worksite goals for affected employers based on how the worksite can contribute to Spokane County's overall goal established in the CTR Plan. The goals will appear as a component of the affected employer's approved implementation plan set forth in SVMC 10.20.240.B. B. Commute Trip Reduction Goals for Employers 1. The drive-alone and VMT goals for affected employers in the City are hereby established as set forth in the CTR Plan adopted in SVMC 10.20.230. 2. If the goals for an affected employer or newly affected employer are not listed in the CTR Plan, they shall be established by the City or its contractor at a level designed to achieve the City's overall goals for the jurisdiction and other areas as designated by the City or its contractor. The City or its contractor shall provide written notification of the goals for each affected employer worksite by providing the information when the City or its contractor reviews the employer's proposed program and incorporating the goals into the program approval issued by the City or its contractor. Section 6. Applicability. SVMC 10.20.250 is amended as follows: 10.20.250 Applicability. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any affected employer at any single worksite within the geographic limits of the CTR Plan adopted in SVMC 10.20.230. Employees will only be counted at their primary area worksite. It is the responsibility of the employer to notify the City or its contractor of a change in status as an affected employer. Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 5 of 15 A. Notification of Applicability 1. In addition to City of Spokane 'Valley's established public notification for adoption of an ordinance,a notice of availability of a summary of this Chapter,a notice of the requirements and criteria for affected employers to comply with the Chapter, and subsequent revisions shall be published at least once in City of Spokane 'Valley's official newspaper within 30 days of the effective date. . 2. Affected employers located in the City are to receive written notification that they are subject to this Chapter. Such notice shall be addressed to the company's chief executive officer, senior official, or CTR Program manager or registered agent at the worksite. Such notification shall provide 90 days for the affected employer to perform a baseline measurement consistent with the measurement requirements specified by the City or its contractor. 3. Affected employers that, for whatever reason, do not receive notice within 30 days of the effective date and are either notified or identify themselves to the City or its contractor within 90 days of ordinance will be granted an extension to provide up to 90 days within which to perform a baseline measurement consistent with the measurement requirements specified by the City or its contractor. 4. Affected Employers that have not been identified or do not identify themselves within 90 days of the effective date and do not perform a baseline measurement consistent with the measurement requirements specified by Spokane Valley within 90 days from the adoption are in violation of this Ordinance. 5. If an affected employer has already performed a baseline measurement, or an alternative acceptable to the City or its contractor,under previous iterations of this Chapter,the employer is not required to perform another baseline measurement. B. Newly Affected Employers 1. Employers meeting the defmition of"affected employer" in this Chapter must identify themselves to the City or its contractor within 90 days of either moving into the boundaries outlined in the CTR Plan adopted in SVMC 10.20.230 or growing in employment at a worksite to 100 or more affected employees. Employers who do not identify themselves within 90 calendar days are in violation of this Chapter. 2. Newly affected employers identified as such shall be given 90 days to perform a baseline measurement consistent with the measurement requirements specified by the City or its contractor. Employers who do not perform a baseline measurement within 90 days of receiving written notification that they are subject to this Chapter are in violation of this Chapter. 3. Not more than 90 days after receiving written notification of the results of the baseline measurement, the newly affected employer shall develop and submit a CTR Program to the City or its contractor. The program will be developed in consultation with the City Commute Trip Reduction Office staff or its contractor to be consistent with the goals of the CTR Plan adopted in SVMC 10.20.230. The Program shall be implemented not more than 90 days after approval by the City or its contractor. Employers who do not implement an approved CTR Program according to this schedule are in violation of this Chapter and subject to the penalties set forth in SVMC 10.20.300.D. Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 6 of 15 C. Change in Status as an Affected Employer Any of the following changes in an employer's status will change the employer's CTR program requirements: 1. If an employer initially designated as an affected employer no longer employs 100 or more affected employees and expects not to employ 100 or more affected employees for the next 12 months,that employer is no longer an affected employer. It is the responsibility of the employer to notify and provide documentation to the City or its contractor that it is no longer an affected employer. The burden of proof lies with the employer. 2. If the same employer returns to the level of 100 or more affected employees within the same 12 month period,that employer will be considered an affected employer for the entire 12 months and will be subject to the same program requirements as other affected employers. 3. If the same employer returns to the level of 100 or more affected employees 12 or more months after its change in status to an "unaffected" employer, that employer shall be treated as a newly affected employer and will be subject to the same program requirements as other newly affected employers. Section 7. Requirements for Employers. SVMC 10.20.260 is amended as follows: 10.20.260 Requirements for employers. An affected employer is required to make a good faith effort,as defined in RCW 70.94.534(2)and this Chapter,to develop and implement a CTR Program that will encourage its employees to reduce VMT per employee and drive alone commute trips. The CTR Program must include the mandatory elements as described below. A. Mandatory Program Elements Each employer's CTR Program shall include the following mandatory elements: 1. Employee Transportation Coordinator(ETC) The employer shall designate an Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC) to administer the CTR Program. The ETC and/or designee's name, location, and telephone number must be prominently displayed physically or electronically at each affected worksite. The ETC shall oversee all elements of the employer's CTR Program and act as liaison between the employer and the City. The objective is to have an effective transportation coordinator presence at each worksite; an affected employer with multiple sites may have one ETC for all sites. The Transportation Coordinator must complete the Basic ETC Training Course offered by the City or its contractor within six months of assuming "designated Transportation Coordinator"status. 2. Information Distribution Information about alternatives to drive alone commuting as well as a summary of the employer's CTR Program shall be provided to employees at least once a year and to new employees at the time of hire. The summary of the employer's CTR Program shall also be submitted to the City or its contractor with the employer's Program description and regular report. Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 7 of 15 B. Additional Program Elements In addition to the specific program elements described in this section, the Employer's CTR Program shall include additional elements as needed to meet CTR goals. Elements may include,but are not limited to,two or more of the following: 1. Provision of preferential parking for high-occupancy vehicles; 2. Reduced parking charges for high-occupancy vehicles; 3. Instituting or increasing parking charges for drive alone commuters; 4. Provision of commuter ride matching services to facilitate employee ridesharing for commute trips; 5. Provision of subsidies for rail,transit,or vanpool fares and/or transit passes; 6. Provision of vans or buses for employee ridesharing; 7. Provision of subsidies for carpools, walking, bicycling, teleworking, or compressed schedules; 8. Provision of incentives for employees that do not drive alone to work; 9. Permitting the use of the employer's vehicles for carpooling or vanpooling; 10. Permitting flexible work schedules to facilitate employees' use of transit, carpools, or vanpools; 11. Cooperation with transportation providers to provide additional regular or express service to the worksite; 12. Construction of special loading and unloading facilities for transit, carpool, and vanpool users; 13. Provision of bicycle parking facilities, lockers, changing areas and showers for employees who bicycle or walk to work; 14. Provision of a program of parking incentives such as a rebate for employees who do not use the parking facilities; 15. Establishment of a program to permit employees to work part-time or full-time at home or at an alternative worksite closer to their homes which reduces commute trips; 16. Establishment of a program of alternative work schedules, such as a compressed work week,which reduces commute trips; 17. Implementation of other measures designed to facilitate the use of high-occupancy vehicles, such as on-site daycare facilities,emergency taxi services,or guaranteed ride home programs; 18. Charging employees for parking and/or the elimination of free parking; and 19. Other measures that the employer believes will reduce the number and length of commute trips made to the site. CTR Program Report and Description Affected employers shall review their program and submit a yearly progress report with the City or its contractor in accordance with the format provided by the City or its contractor. The CTR Program Description outlines the strategies to be undertaken by an employer to achieve the commute trip reduction goals for the reporting period. Employers are encouraged to consider innovative strategies and combine program elements in a manner that will best suit their location, site characteristics, business type,and employees' commuting needs. Employers are further encouraged to cooperate with each other to implement program elements. At a minimum, the employer's CTR Program Report and Description must include: 1) a general description of the employment site location, transportation characteristics, employee parking availability, Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 8 of 15 on-site amenities and surrounding services, including unique conditions experienced by the employer or its employees;2)the number of employees affected by the CTR Program and the total number of employees at the site; 3) documentation of compliance with the mandatory CTR Program elements (as described in subsection B of this Section 6.1);4)description of any additional elements included in the employer's CTR Program (as described subsection B of this Section 6.2); 5) schedule of implementation, assignment of responsibilities, and commitment to provide appropriate resources; and 6) a statement of organizational commitment to provide appropriate resources to the program to meet the employer's established goals. D. Biennial Measurement of Employee Commute Behavior In addition to the baseline measurement, employers shall conduct a Program evaluation as a means of determining worksite progress toward meeting CTR goals. As part of the Program evaluation, the employer shall distribute and collect Commute Trip Reduction Program Employee Questionnaires (surveys)at least once every two years and strive to achieve at least a 70%response rate from employees at the worksite. Section 8. Record Keeping. SVMC 10.20.270 is amended as follows: 10.20.270 Record Keeping. Affected employers shall maintain copy of their approved CTR Program Description and Report,their CTR Program Employee Questionnaire results and all supporting documentation for the descriptions and assertions made in any CTR Report to Spokane Valley for a minimum of 48 months. City of Spokane Valley and the employer shall agree on the record keeping requirements as part of the accepted CTR Program. Section 9. Schedule and Process for CTR Program Description and Report. SVMC 10.20.280 has been amended as follows: 10.20.280 Schedule and process for CTR Program description and report. A. Document Review The City or its contractor shall provide the employer with written notification if a CTR Program is deemed unacceptable. The notification must give cause for any rejection. If the employer receives no written notification of extension of the review period of its CTR Program or comment on the CTR Program or annual report within 90 days of submission, the employer's program or annual report is deemed accepted. The City or its contractor may extend the review period up to 90 days. The implementation date for the employer's CTR Program will be extended an equivalent number of days. B. Schedule Upon review of an employer's initial CTR Program, the City or its contractor shall establish the employer's regular reporting date. This report will be provided in a form provided by the City or its contractor consistent with 10.20.270. C. Modification of CTR Program Elements Any affected employer may submit a request to the City or its contractor for modification of CTR requirements. Such request may be granted if one of the following conditions exist: Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 9 of 15 1. The employer can demonstrate it would be unable to comply with the CTR Program elements for reasons beyond the control of the employer; or 2. The employer can demonstrate that compliance with the Program elements would constitute an undue hardship. The City or its contractor may ask the employer to substitute a Program element of similar trip reduction potential rather than grant the employer's request. D. Extensions An employer may request additional time to submit a CTR Program Description and Report, or to implement or modify a Program. Such requests shall be via written notice at least 30 days before the due date for which the extension is being requested. Extensions not to exceed 90 days shall be considered for reasonable causes. The City or its contractor shall grant or deny the employer's extension request by written notice within 10 working days of its receipt of the extension request. If there is no response issued to the employer,an extension is automatically granted for 30 days. Extension shall not exempt an employer from any responsibility in meeting program goals. Extension granted due to delays or difficulties with any program element(s) shall not be cause for discontinuing or failing to implement other Program elements. An employer's reporting date shall not be adjusted permanently as a result of these extensions. An employer's annual reporting date may be extended at the discretion of the City or its contractor. E. Implementation of Employer's CTR Program Unless extensions are granted, the employer shall implement its approved CTR Program, including approved program modifications, not more than 90 days after receiving written notice from the City or its contractor that the Program has been approved or with the expiration of the Program review period without receiving notice from the City or its contractor. Section 10. Recognition of Transportation Management Efforts. SVMC 10.20.290 is amended as follows: 10.20.290 Recognition of Transportation Management Efforts. As public recognition for their efforts, affected employers who meet or exceed the CTR goals as set forth in SVMC 10.20.240 will receive a commute trip reduction certificate of leadership from the City or its contractor. Section 11. Enforcement. SVMC 10.20.300 is amended as follows: 10.20.300 Enforcement. A. Compliance For purposes of this section, compliance shall mean_ 1. Fully implementing in good faith all mandatory Program elements as well as provisions in the approved CTR p-Program Description and Report and satisfying the requirements of this Ordinance. 2. Providing a complete CTR Program Description and Report on the regular reporting date; and Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 10 of 15 it 3. Distributing and collecting the CTR Program Employee Questionnaire during the scheduled survey time period. B. Program Modification Criteria The following criteria for achieving goals for VMT per employee and proportion of drive alone trips shall be applied in determining requirements for employer CTR Program modifications: 1. If an employer meets either or both goals, the employer has satisfied the objectives of the CTR Plan and will not be required to improve its CTR Program; 2. If an employer makes a good faith effort, as defined in RCW 70.94.534(2) and this Ordinance,but has not met or is not likely to meet the applicable drive alone or VMT goal, Spokane Valley may deem it necessary to make required modifications to its CTR Program while working collaboratively with the employer. After agreeing on modifications, the employer shall submit a revised CTR Program Description to Spokane Valley for approval within 30 days of reaching agreement. 3. If an employer fails to make a good faith effort as defined in RCW 70.94.534(2)and this Ordinance, and fails to meet the applicable drive alone or VMT reduction goal, the City or its contractor shall direct the employer to revise its Program to the recommended modifications, the employer shall submit a revised CTR Program Description and Report,including the requested modifications or equivalent measures,within 30 days of receiving written notice to revise its p-Program. The City or its contractor shall review the revisions and notify the employer of acceptance or rejection of the revised Program. If a revised Program is not accepted, the City or its contractor will send written notice to that effect to the employer within 30 days and,if necessary,require the employer to attend a conference with Program review staff for the purpose of reaching a consensus on the required Program. A final decision on the required Program will be issued in writing by the City or its contractor within 10 working days of the conference. C. Violations The following constitute violations if the applicable deadlines are not met: 1. Failure to self identify as an affected employer; 2. Failure to perform a baseline measurement, including: a) Employers notified or that have identified themselves to the City or its contractor within 90 days of the effective date of the enacting ordinance adopted and that do not perform a baseline measurement consistent with the requirements specified by the City or its contractor within 90 days from the notification or self-identification; b) Employers not identified or self-identified within 90 days of the effective date of the enacting ordinance and that do not perform a baseline measurement consistent with the requirements specified by the City or its contractor within 90 days from effective date of the enacting language; 3. Failure to develop and/or submit on time a complete CTR Program; 4. Failure to implement an approved CTR Program,unless the program elements that are carried out can be shown through quantifiable evidence to meet or exceed VMT and drive alone goals as specified in this Chapter; Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 11 of 15 5. Submission of false or fraudulent data in response to survey requirements; 6. Failure to make a good faith effort, as defined in RCW 70.94.534 and this Chapter; or 7. Failure to revise an unacceptable CTR Program as defined in RCW 70.94.534(4) and this Chapter. D. Penalties Any affected employer violating any provision of this Chapter shall be guilty of a civil infraction and subject to the imposition of civil penalties. 1. Whenever The City or its contractor makes a determination that the affected employer is in violation of this Chapter, The City or its contractor shall issue a written notice and order and send it registered mail, return receipt requested, to the chief executive officer or highest ranking official at the worksite. The notice and order shall contain: a) The name and address of the affected employer. b) A statement that the City or its contractor has found the affected employer to be in violation of this Chapter with a brief and concise description of the conditions found to be in violation. c) A statement of the corrective action required to be taken. If the City or its contractor has determined that corrective action is required,the order shall require that all corrective action be completed by a date stated in the notice. d) A statement specifying the amount of any civil penalty assessed on account of the violation; and e) A statement advising that the order shall become final unless, no later than 10 working days after the notice and order are served,any person aggrieved by the order requests in writing an appeal before the City Hearing Examiner as well as the name and mailing address of the person with whom the appeal must be filed. 2. Each day of failure to implement the Program or violating any provision of this Chapter shall constitute a separate violation subject to penalties as described in RCW 7.80. The penalty for a first violation shall be $100 per working day. The penalty for subsequent violations will be $250 per working day for each violation. 3. Penalties will begin to accrue 15 working days following the official date of notice from the City or its contractor. In the event an affected employer appeals the imposition of penalties, the penalties will not accrue during the appeals process. Should the designated Hearing Examiner decide in favor of the appellant,all or a portion of the monetary penalties may be dismissed by the Hearing Examiner. 4. No affected employer with an approved CTR Program which has made a good faith effort may be held liable for failure to reach the applicable drive alone or VIVIT goal. 5. An affected employer shall not be liable for civil penalties if failure to implement an element of a CTR Program was the result of an inability to reach agreement with a certified collective Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 12 of 15 bargaining agent under applicable laws where the issue was raised by the employer and pursued in good faith. Unionized employers shall be presumed to act in good faith compliance if they: a) Propose to a recognized union any provision of the employer's CTR Program that is subject to bargaining as defined by the National Labor Relations Act; and b) Advise the union of the existence of the statute and the mandates of the CTR Program approved by the City or its contractor and advise the union that the proposal being made is necessary for compliance with state law(RCW 70.94.531). Section 12. Exemptions and Goal Modifications. SVMC 10.20.310 is amended as follows: 10.20.310 Exemptions and goal modifications. A. Worksite Exemptions An affected employer may request the City or its contractor to grant an exemption from all CTR Program requirements or penalties for a particular worksite. The employer must demonstrate that it would experience undue hardship in complying with the requirements of this Chapter as a result of the characteristics of its business,its work force,or its location(s). An exemption may be granted if and only if the affected employer demonstrates that it faces extraordinary circumstances, such as bankruptcy or a protracted labor strike, and is unable to implement any measures that could reduce the proportion of drive alone trips and VMT per employee. Exemptions may be granted by the City or its contractor at any time based on written notice of request provided by the affected employer. The notice should clearly explain the conditions for which the affected employer is seeking an exemption from the requirements of the CTR Program. The City or its contractor shall grant or deny the request within 30 days of receipt of the request. The City or its contractor shall review annually all employers receiving exemptions, and shall determine whether the exemption will be in effect during the following program year. B. Employee Exemptions Specific employees or groups of employees who are required to drive alone to work as a condition of employment may be exempted from a worksite's CTR Program. Exemptions may also be granted for employees who work variable shifts throughout the year and who do not rotate as a group to identical shifts. The City or its contractor will use the criteria identified in the CTR Board Administrative Guidelines to assess the validity of employee exemption requests. -The City or its contractor shall grant or deny the request within 30 days of receipt of the request. The City or its contractor shall review annually all employee exemption requests, and shall determine whether the exemption will be in effect during the following program year. C. Modification of CTR Program Goals 1. An affected employer may request that the City or its contractor modify its worksite CTR program goals. Such requests shall be filed in writing at least 60 days prior to the date the worksite is required to submit its program description or annual report. The goal modification request must clearly explain why the worksite is unable to achieve the applicable goal. The worksite must also demonstrate that it has implemented all of the elements contained in its approved CTR program. 2. The City or its contractor will review and grant or deny requests for goal modifications in accordance with procedures and criteria identified in the CTR Board Guidelines. Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 13 of 15 3. An employer may not request a modification of the applicable goals until one year after the City's or its contractor's approval of its initial program description or annual report. • Section 13. Appeals. SVMC 10.20.320 is amended as follows: 10.20.320 Appeals Any affected employer may appeal administrative decisions regarding exemptions, modification of goals, CTR Program elements, and violations and penalties to the Hearing Examiner pursuant to SVMC Chapter 17.90. Appeals shall be filed within 15 working days of the administrative decision. All appeals shall be filed with the City Clerk A. Criteria on Appeals The designated Hearing Examiner, upon notification of a timely appeal by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, will evaluate the appeal to determine if the decision is consistent with the CTR Law and the CTR Guidelines. The designated Hearing Examiner may schedule a meeting between the affected employer and the County. The decision of the designated Hearing Examiner shall be reduced to writing. It shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the affected employer. B. Appeal to the Board of County Commissioners Any affected employer may appeal the written decision of the designated Hearing Examiner to the Board of County Commissioners. Appeals shall be filed within 15 working days of the designated Hearing Examiner's written decision. All appeals shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County. The Board of County Commissioners shall consider only testimony and written documentation submitted to the designated Hearing Examiner on any matter appealed to the Board.No additional evidence shall be considered by the Board of County Commissioners. Upon receipt of an appeal,the Board of County Commissioners will set a date no later than 30 calendar days, at which they will render their written decision on the appeal. C. Judicial Appeals Any decision of the Board of County Commissioners, as provided for in Section (B) herein, shall be final and conclusive, unless not later than twenty(20)calendar days from the date of the written decision, the affected employer appeals to the Superior Court pursuant to RCW 36.32.330. Section 14. Responsible City department. SVMC 10.20.330 is added as follows: 10.20.330 Responsible City department The City Manager shall designate the City department responsible for implementing this Chapter, the CTR Plan, and the City of Spokane Valley CTR Program. In the alternative, the City may enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Spokane County whereby Spokane County would implement a City CTR plan and CTR program. Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 14 of 15 Section 15. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance. Section 16. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after publication of the ordinance,or a summary thereof,occurs in the official newspaper of the City as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council this 27th day of July,2010. ayor,Thomas E.Towey � AT ity Clerk,Christine Bainbridge Approved as to Form: ..1,4e0 Office of City A ome ` ,l Date of Publication: Effective Date: f/--/(� Ordinance 10-013 Commute Trip Reduction Page 15 of 15 City of Spokane Valley Commute Trip Reduction Plan �, 'T` �;ra ! i F .F"'"A r'r '� a."�` ,� September 2007 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1 I. BASELINE ASSESSMENT 4 II. AND III. BASELINE AND GOALS FOR 2011 47 IV. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING GOALS AND TARGETS 48 V. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR EMPLOYERS 54 VI. FINANCIAL PLAN 56 VII. IMPLEMENTATION STRUCTURE 62 VIII. DOCUMENTATION OF CONSULTATION 64 List of Appendices Appendix A: City of Spokane Valley Vicinity CTR Work Sites Appendix B: City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Map Appendix C: City of Spokane Valley Zoning Map Appendix D: City of Spokane Valley Transit Services and Facilities Appendix E City of Spokane Valley Non-Motorized Facilities Appendix F: Commute Trip Reduction Workshop Summary Appendix G: Summary of Policies That Support CTR Appendix H: Glossary of Terms City of Spokane Valley i September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan INTRODUCTION In 2003, the City of Spokane Valley adopted the Commute Trip Reduction Ordinance (Spokane Valley Municipal Code 10.20 V). The purpose of this ordinance was to comply with the Commute Trip Reduction Law RCW 70.94.521 adopted by the Washington State Legislature in 1991. This law requires employers of 100 or more employees who arrive between 6 and 9 a.m. to develop and implement a program to encourage their employees to reduce vehicle miles traveled and single occupant vehicle trips. In 2006, the Washington State Legislature passed the Commute Trip Reduction Efficiency Act which amended the requirements for local governments in those counties experiencing the greatest automobile- related air pollution and traffic congestion to develop and implement plans to reduce single-occupant vehicle trips. This plan has been prepared in accordance with these revisions to RCW 70.94.521. The Commute Trip Reduction Plan is a collection of City-adopted goals and policies, facility and service improvements and marketing strategies about how the City will help make progress for reducing drive alone trips and vehicle miles traveled over the next four years. Building upon the success of the existing commute trip reduction program, the City strives to meet the goals of the plan for the future by working in partnership and coordination with other agencies and employers. The CTR Plan focuses on reducing drive alone trips and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) among employees that work for major employers. The City has set a goal of reducing drive alone trips by 10% and VMT by 13%for all major employers by 2011. The City may consider some of the following set of strategies that have been identified as potentially effective to achieve the reduction goals: • Improve system for notification and enforcement of CTR law. • Develop ETC training programs and guidelines. • Amend Comprehensive Plan to include CTR Efficiency Act. • Work with STA to provide transit service to CTR-affected work sites. • Increase number of vanpools at CTR-affected work sites. • Work with CTR-affected work sites to provide bicycling and walking amenities. • Develop telework program. • Work with employers to allow employees to work alternative schedules. • Provide guaranteed ride home program. • Offer assistance to employers to implement programs. • Increase management support for CTR program. • Work with CTR-affected work sites to offer incentives. • Develop programs for marketing and education of CTR. • Conduct transit fairs at CTR-affected work sites. • Increase networking opportunities among major employers. City of Spokane Valley 1 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Current CTR-affected employers include the following: Work Site Address Appleway Automotive 8500 E. Sprague Avenue ASC Machine Tools 900 N. Fancher Road City of Spokane Valley 11707 E Sprague Avenue Suite 106 Columbia Lighting 3808 N. Sullivan Road General Dynamics Itronix 12825 E Mirabeau Parkway Honeywell 15128 E. Euclid Avenue ICT Group, Inc 10220 E. Sprague Ave. #46 Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated PO Box 15108 Key Ironic Corporation-R&A 4424 N. Sullivan Road Key Tronic Corporation-SIP#17 Spokane Industrial Park B17 Pristina Pine, LLC 3014 N. Flora Road Purcell Systems, Inc. 16125 E Euclid Avenue Servatron, Inc. 15520 E. Fairview Avenue Spokane Industries 3808 N Sullivan Road#1 Valley Hospital & Medical Center 12606 E. Mission Avenue WA State DSHS-CSD Region 1 8517 E. Trent Avenue WA State ESD Telecenter-Valley PO Box 14857 Wagstaff, Inc. 3910 N. Flora Road West Corporation 9317 E. Sinto This proposed Plan has been developed through extensive involvement by employers, transit agencies, organizations and individuals from throughout the jurisdiction who helped identify strategies and ways for successful achievement of the goals. This plan helps to support the achievement of the jurisdiction's vision and the goals of its comprehensive plan. Benefits of the CTR Program to Spokane Valley Although the Commute Trip Reduction Program only applies to a few sites in Spokane Valley, the CTR program will continue to grow and address a variety of transportation and environmental issues. Several trends are increasing the value of CTR in Spokane Valley, particularly as an alternative to expanding roads and parking facilities. Those trends include: • Rising facility costs. The cost of expanding highways and parking facilities is increasing. In many cases it is more cost effective to manage demand than to continue expanding supply. If the CTR program is successful, it will help reduce the demand on state, regional and local streets. This in turn helps to reduce the need to expand the roadway system. • Demographics. As the population becomes older and more mature, it will become more important to increase the availability of quality travel options for non-drivers. Senior citizens will be more dependent on transit and non-motorized travel options. • Energy Costs. Vehicle fuel costs have risen dramatically and are projected to increase in the future due to depletion of oil supplies and environmental constraints. Rising costs have increased City of Spokane Valley 2 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan the demand for non-drive alone travel alternatives. The vanpool market, in particular, has exceeded demand and there are currently waiting lists for available vanpools. • Consumer preferences and market trends, CTR is addressing current consumer preferences in which more consumers want to live in more multi-modal communities where it is possible to walk and bicycle safely, use neighborhood services, and have access to quality public transportation. • Environmental concerns. CTR helps to address concerns over air pollution, sprawl and other environmental impacts by reducing the demand for automobiles. Automobiles comprise 55% of air pollutants. For each car that is taken off the road, there is a significant benefit to the environment. In summary, the CTR program is a cost-effective program that addresses a number of issues in Spokane Valley. Although CTR has been applied to only a few work sites, the program will continue to grow and expand as solutions are needed to complex transportation and environmental issues. City of Spokane Valley 3 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan I. BASELINE ASSESSMENT Affected CTR Work Sites Under the CTR ordinance, there are 19 affected work sites in the City of Spokane Valley. Those work sites include the following: Work Site Address Appleway Automotive 8500 E. Sprague Avenue ASC Machine Tools 900 N. Fancher Road City of Spokane Valley 11707 E Sprague Avenue Suite 106 Columbia Lighting 3808 N. Sullivan Road General Dynamics Itronix 12825 E Mirabeau Parkway Honeywell 15128 E. Euclid Avenue ICT Group, Inc 10220 E. Sprague Ave. #46 Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated PO Box 15108 Key Tronic Corporation-R&A 4424 N. Sullivan Road Key Tronic Corporation-SIP#17 Spokane Industrial Park B17 Pristina Pine, LLC 3014 N. Flora Road Purcell Systems, Inc. 16125 E Euclid Avenue Servatron, Inc. 15520 E. Fairview Avenue Spokane Industries 3808 N Sullivan Road #1 Valley Hospital & Medical Center 12606 E. Mission Avenue WA State DSHS-CSD Region 1 8517 E. Trent Avenue WA State ESD Telecenter-Valley PO Box 14857 Wagstaff, Inc. 3910 N. Flora Road West Corporation 9317 E. Sinto The attached map of the jurisdiction shows the locations of the CTR work sites (see Appendix A). City of Spokane Valley 4 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Appleway Automotive—85500 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley,WA 99212 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Sprague Ave Corridor, in an area zoned Corridor Mixed Use. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located on E Sprague, a principle facilities: arterial, between N Argonne Rd and N Park Rd. The streets have sidewalks and bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a shared path on Appleway Blvd. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by one Spokane Transit bus facilities: route, including local service to Downtown Spokane and Pence-Cole Valley Transit Center. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 5 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Appleway Automotive—85500 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley,WA 99212 a s ai R e a ' �f t«- ' wa+, s a a N ' x oar c gg p t ..9 • tY ,y �4 ins "" .a r <xci k g bow r` �j * 4 a N xr ' . Parking Lot Sidewalk ��� t �; t f t I:= ,. , ! i ,, I t _ IC ,'` ,.. °4 = ' tae .s , aiC ' z -'414 Roadway Entrance City of Spokane Valley Appleway Automotive ID Number: E30312 Total Number of Employees: 305 Affected CTR Employees: 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 66.4% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 6.9 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #90 Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. September 2007 City of Spokane Valley 6 p Commute Trip Reduction Plan ASC Machine Tools, Inc—900 N. Fancher Road, Spokane Valley,WA 99212 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the west end of the city in an area zoned heavy industrial. There are no proposed changes to the land use in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located on N Fancher Rd, a minor facilities: arterial, near E Broadway Ave, a principal arterial. The streets have sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on E Broadway Ave. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by one Spokane Transit bus facilities: route, including local service to Edgecliff Park and the Spokane County Fair& Expo Center. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 7 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan ASC Machine Tools, Inc—900 N. Fancher Road, Spokane Valley,WA 99212 F' ' `- �' � c °`--� s hx.3 ..-,,,;.,1 f A r 4.1°F , - ,. �; t ice, .. '. ' Bus Stop Sidewalk 2 f & < 4 ' riti 4. ' '.iu. Parking Lot Parking Lot City of Spokane Valley ASCMachine Tools, Inc ID Number: E30163 Total Number of Employees: 174 Affected CTR Employees: 149 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 76.4% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 9.4 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #94 Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. 1 City of Spokane Valley 8 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan City of Spokane Valley— 11701 E. Sprague Avenue Suite 106, Spokane Valley,WA 99206 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located along Sprague Ave, in an area zoned Corridor Mixed Use. There are no proposed land use changes in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located on E Sprague Ave, a facilities: principle arterial, between N University Rd and N Pines Rd. The streets have sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on E Sprague Ave. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by one Spokane Transit bus facilities: route, including local service to Downtown Spokane. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 9 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan City of Spokane Valley— 11701 E. Sprague Avenue Suite 106, Spokane Valley,WA 99206 i. MAAIhc„ � � b��'• ray , � y if us-a I i 11 w n�ewe i- t , � "` 1,''4'.---: ! - v Bus Stop Bike Rack talzwe �e ems. e "„t v "' °: G"" ,q P \: "Y'. f 2 -iV144' Parking Lot Sidewalk City of Spokane Valley City of Spokane Valley ID Number: E31112 Total Number of Employees: 63 Affected CTR Employees: 63 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 76.9% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 10 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #90 Parking: is free and are no apparent capacity Parking constraints there at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 10 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Columbia Lighting—3808 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Heavy Industrial zone on the east end of the City. There are no proposed changes to the land use in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located on N Sullivan Rd, a principle facilities: arterial, near E Trent Ave. The street has sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N Sullivan Rd. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to Downtown Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mirabeau Park& Ride, and Spokane Industrial Park. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 11 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Columbia Lighting—3808 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 w . Parking Lot Bus Stop ' Parking Lot City of Spokane Valley Columbia Lighting ID Number: E30627 Total Number of Employees: 561 Affected CTR Employees: 458 74.9% 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 9.1 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: 96, 72 Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 12 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan General Dynamics Itronix—12825 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the north end of the city in an area zoned light industrial. This area is designated to be Mixed Land use in the future. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located on E Mirabeau Parkway near facilities: N Pines Rd. The street has sidewalks and bicycle lanes. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N Pines Rd. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is not served by Spokane Transit. facilities: Spokane Transit has no plans to add service to this area. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 13 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan General Dynamics Itronix— 12825 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 . Crosswalk and sidewalk Main building,sidewalk and parking ® r, " ., p " n',.. , gy"Y"i=� S^ T ` ((TT _'..,_,`3 f b € ^"�+a?� ' w. .:y . .ta mp`,^c .{.. ' a d _. :d .„ qt. _ _____'.*:e". -.�..j , -yam �z "z .,-_: ,...-..ti%. a .N., - m v '" Parking Lot Parking Lot, driveway and crosswalk City of Spokane Valley General Dynamics Itronix ID Number: E32797 Total Number of Employees: 560 Affected CTR Employees: 457 2011 Drive Alone Goal: N/A 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: N/A Services Available: None Bus Routes: N/A Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 14 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Honeywell—15128 E. Euclid Avenue, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Heavy Industrial zone on the east end of the City. There are no proposed changes to the land use in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located on E Euclid Ave,a minor facilities: arterial, near E Trent Ave. The street has sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N Sullivan Rd. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to Downtown Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mirabeau Park & Ride, and Spokane Industrial Park. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 15 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Honeywell—15128 E. Euclid Avenue, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 f�Y 1f3 w "sue " - '_ ytiif Oil t Bus Stop Intersection q ti' Entrance Roadway City of Spokane Valley Honeywell ID Number: E30601 Total Number of Employees: 390 Affected CTR Employees: 273 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 72.6% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 9.9 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: 72, 96 Parking: is free are no apparent capacity Parking constraints and there at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 16 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan ICT Group, Inc.— 10220 E. Sprague Ave.#46, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located along Sprague Ave, in an area zoned Corridor Mixed Use. There are no proposed land use changes in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located on E Sprague Ave, a facilities: principle arterial, near S Evergreen Rd. The streets have sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on E Sprague Ave. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by one Spokane Transit bus facilities: route, including local service to Downtown Spokane. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley " 17 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan ICT Group, Inc.— 10220 E. Sprague Ave.#46, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 • 3x 0- Yzn a F '}.F � �' '�M 1 F ,,gyy{ •w°Fpm' , ,� Bus Stop Bike Rack " y£ -2'16 Fes" r t � a a •w _.;.;,... . Parking Lot Sidewalk City of Spokane Valley ICT Group, Inc. ID Number: E31138 Total Number of Employees: 904 Affected CTR Employees: 275 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 60.5% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 6 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #90,#96 Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 18 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated— PO Box 15108, Spokane Valley,WA 99215 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Heavy Industrial zone on the east end of the City. There are no proposed changes to the land use in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located on E Euclid Ave, a minor facilities: arterial, near E Trent Ave. The street has sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N Sullivan Rd. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to Downtown Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mirabeau Park& Ride, and Spokane Industrial Park. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 19 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated—PO Box 15108, Spokane Valley, WA 99215 7 re h PF _ Bus Stop Roadway �'xi , k' x� b Parking Lot Entrance City Spokane Valley of S okane Valle Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated ID Number: E30825 Total Number of Employees: 636 Affected CTR Employees: 455 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 69.5% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 7.7 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #72, 96 Parking: is free and there are no apparent capacity Parking constraints at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 20 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Key Ironic Corporation-R&A—4424 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Heavy Industrial zone on the east end of the City. There are no proposed changes to the land use in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located on N Sullivan Rd, a principle facilities: arterial, near E Trent Ave. The street has sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N Sullivan Rd. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to Downtown Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mirabeau Park& Ride, and Spokane Industrial Park. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 21 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Key Ironic Corporation-R&A—4424 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 iv* k i iemx; I rh }d) Sidewalk Parking Lot I Rf 5£ARCN ,s1 KEY IRONIC Parking Lot Entrance City of Spokane Valley Key Ironic Corporation-R&A ID Number: E30262 Total Number of Employees: 123 Affected CTR Employees: 123 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 77,7% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 9.5 Miles/day / y Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #72, 96 Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 22 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Key Ironic Corporation-SIP#17—Spokane Industrial Park B17, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Industrial Park, zoned heavy industrial. There are no proposed changes to the land use in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located in the Spokane Industrial facilities: Park. The street has no sidewalks and no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N Sullivan Rd and N Flora Rd. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to Downtown Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mirabeau Park & Ride, and Spokane Industrial Park. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 23 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Key Tronic Corporation-SIP#17—Spokane Industrial Park B17, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 { `,- -'"'a'\ °3. n .;or rm, °`_--�, I Bus Stop Parking Lot , Roadway Entrance City of Spokane Valley Key Tronic Corporation-SIP#17 ID Number: E30254 Total Number of Employees: Affected CTR Employees: 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 69.5% 9.3 Miles/day 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #72, 96 Parking: is free and there are no a capacity Parking constraints at this work appsite. rent City of Spokane Valley 24 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Pristine Pine, LLC—3014 N. Flora Road, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Industrial Park, zoned heavy industrial. There are no proposed changes to the land use in this area. _ Existing and planned transportation This work site is located at the intersection of N Flora facilities: Rd, a collector arterial, and E Euclid Ave, a minor arterial. The street has no sidewalks and no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N Flora Rd. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to Downtown Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mirabeau Park& Ride, and Spokane Industrial Park. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 25 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Pristina Pine, LLC— 3014 N. Flora Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 rw-----,,if- ,,-,,,, 1/4. ,,,, , , _ , , ,, ,, ,. , , . , 1 , ,i, ,I ,H1.1, 1 , ...f4iiiii, - , :::::i41/4.,:f_.1_., • ba- ,111.1/4.: ,,,,,„-,II ll ll 'I t �. 1 v%.+- vim* , r.. --'` + ♦a ' '-F'z' `' .: 'mill r r.. Main facility road City of Spokane Valley Pristina Pine, LLC ID Number: E71795 Total Number of Employees: 71 Affected CTR Employees: 51 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 88% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 8 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #72, 96 Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. I City of Spokane Valley 26 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Purcell Systems, Inc.— 16125 E. Euclid Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Industrial Park, zoned heavy industrial. There are no proposed changes to the land use in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located at the intersection of N facilities: Rotchford Lane and E. Euclid Avenue, a minor arterial. The street has sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N Sullivan Rd. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to Downtown Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mirabeau Park& Ride, and Spokane Industrial Park. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 27 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Purcell Systems, Inc.— 16125 E. Euclid Avenue, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 rF b l. B '''• �-rn yam, 4/(a}��,r o yy. ., , . . , ... .81,1„ , . . ,, , , ... JIk :.t7 ■► v< F 5s-,.- 7',:';. ''.s*2.,Fe,f.,:,.aFt:IFt_,A. ... t r >irk; Bus Stop Entrance ' a i . 'yY' • ' 1P; 0. a x PRA•• ' ''""' ,r;."4.1',4. ,:,'"4„ 04$,Aitxls P r P P A Sidewalk Parking Lot City of Spokane Valley Prucell Systems, Inc. ID Number: E32813 Total Number of Employees: 141 Affected CTR Employees: 136 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 73.7% 1 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 9.5 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #72, 96 Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 28 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Servatron, Inc.— 15520 E. Fairview Avenue, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Industrial Park, zoned heavy industrial. There are no proposed changes to the land use in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located at the intersection of N facilities: Sullivan Road, a principle arterial, and E. Fairview Avenue. The streets have sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N Sullivan Road. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to Downtown Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mirabeau Park& Ride, and Spokane Industrial Park. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 29 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Servatron, Inc.— 15520 E. Fairview Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 � .r L.-- re x . wa :,- Y a g—» s r � S �+"y r .t ; k8 .C� y x 11 0 , , ? b�. k _ Bus Stop Entrance x` r 344 :2'^ mr-a +�"''' ''c' o of xs' fr, : 4,,,,..440,„,,, .,„,,,„ ;L„,.. 0.‘, ;., ---' -',„ ,,,,,,'-'-`kc.-..4;4-4,06S,'-4.0-0., 41.-F,,z,40.- ,_. {mot„'!�'rril .'vs rr �ax„,,,” ,-4.V...dij,,,,,,44t.1 4,:l'i4-1146;,,, . tl...41.4 .-' Sidewalk Parking Lot City of Spokane Valley Servatron, Inc. ID Number: 143 E31013 Total Number of Employees: 143 Affected CTR Employees: 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 71.5% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 9.6 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #72, 96 Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 30 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Spokane Industries—3808 N Sullivan Road#1, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Heavy Industrial zone on the east end of the City. There are no proposed changes to the land use in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located on N Sullivan Rd, a principle facilities: arterial, near E Trent Ave. The street has sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N Sullivan Rd. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to Downtown Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mirabeau Park& Ride, and Spokane Industrial Park. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 31 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Spokane Industries—3808 N Sullivan Road#1, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 Bus Stop * LLB` _ ! 4 7 sr Parking Lot q ' ,t ` tea. . n .$ 5 h City of Spokane Valley ID Number: Spokane Industries E32151 Total Number of Employees: 287 Affected CTR Emp Bus loyees: 201 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 71.7% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 10.2 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Routes: #72, 96 Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 32 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Valley Hospital &Medical Center- 12606 E. Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Downtown area, within the Central Business District of the New Tacoma neighborhood, in an area zoned Downtown Mixed Use. This area is designated as Downtown Mixed Use within the Central Business District, which plans for a focus on educational uses, and includes retail, office and residential uses. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located at the intersection of E. facilities: Mission Avenue and N. Pines Road, principle arterials. The streets have sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on E. Mission Avenue. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by one Spokane Transit bus facilities: route, including local service to Downtown Spokane, and Spokane Industrial Park. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 33 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Valley Hospital & Medical Center— 12606 E. Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 n e = t • .... _,� 4, . ,..._ x�, ftF «4dtii .v m?4 gas.,.._ U. ,... Sidewalk Bus Stop £ .. r' ��, ,S y1 �°} ".:ate=� k -- rx c r T„�F .y t r y - " ',-,,� r Sidewalk Parking Lot City of Spokane Valley Valley Hospital & Medical Center ID Number: E30486 Total Number of Employees: 510 Affected CTR Employees: 219 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 79.1% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 7.7 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #96 Parking: is free and there are no appa capacity Parking constraints at this work site. rent I I City of Spokane Valley 34 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan WA State DSHS-CSD Region 1 —8517 E. Trent Avenue, Spokane Valley,WA 99212 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the northwest area of town, in an area zoned Urban Residential. This area is designated to be a low density residential area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located on E Trent Ave, a principle facilities: arterial, between N Argonne Rd and N Park Rd. The street has sidewalks and bicycle lane. There are no roadway improvements planned near the site. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to the Pence-Cole Valley Transit Center and Spokane Community College. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 35 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan WA State DSHS-CSD Region 1 —8517 E. Trent Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99212�Ir3 Ids . Bus Shelter Sidewalk rt ' _i Parking Lot Entrance City of Spokane Valley WA State DSHS-CSD Region 1 ID Number: E31047 Total Number of Employees: 112 Affected CTR Employees: 17 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 76.7% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 9.8 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: 95, 32 Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 36 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan WA State ESD Telecenter—Valley—PO Box 14857, Spokane Valley, WA 99214 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Industrial Park, zoned heavy industrial. There are no proposed changes to the land use in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located near N. Sullivan Road, a facilities: principle arterial, and E. Euclid Avenue, a minor arterial. The street has sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N. Sullivan Road. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to Downtown Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mirabeau Park& Ride, and Spokane Industrial Park. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. • City of Spokane Valley 37 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan WA State ESD Telecenter-Valley—PO Box 14857, Spokane Valley,WA 99214 s n n=" �. 3 it l4 'I ill r' , 'max ,. � . Parking lot Sidewalk 4,;P: �sf, F s Al M .. IY,MJnv ,e.. Entrance Entrance City of Spokane Valley WA State ESD Telecenter-Valley ID Number: E30999 Total Number of Employees: 142 Affected CTR Employees: 142 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 76.9% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 10.2 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #72, 96 Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 38 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Wagstaff, Inc.—3910 N. Flora Road, Spokane Valley,WA 99216 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the Industrial Park, zoned heavy industrial. There are no proposed changes to the land use in this area. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located on N Flora Rd, a collector facilities: arterial, near E Trent ave. The street has no sidewalks and no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N Flora Rd. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to Downtown Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mirabeau Park& Ride, and Spokane Industrial Park. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 39 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Wagstaff, Inc.—3910 N. Flora Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 Roadway Parking Lot H Entrance City of Spokane Valley Wagstaff, Inc. ID Number: E30478 Total Number of Employees: 268 Affected CTR Employees: 153 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 74.4% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 10.4 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #72, 96 Parking: is free and there are no apparent capacity Parking constraints at this work site. City of Spokane Valley 40 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan West Corporation—9317 E. Sinto, Spokane Valley,WA 99206 Existing and planned land use conditions: This work site is located in the northwest area of town in an area zoned Community Commercial. Existing and planned transportation This work site is located at the intersection of E Sinto facilities: Ave and N Stout Rd. The streets have sidewalks but no marked bicycle lane. The city plans to add bicycle facilities in this area, including a path on N Vista Rd and E Broadway Ave. Existing and planned transit services and This work site is served by two Spokane Transit bus facilities: routes, including local service to Downtown Spokane, and Pence-Cole Valley Transit Center. Spokane Transit has no plans to increase service to Spokane Valley. Existing parking conditions: The site contains free parking for employees and visitors. City of Spokane Valley 41 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan West Corporation—9317 E. Sinto, Spokane Valley,WA 99206 D 1 t` .. -;;; ..cam '' ,•,., Bus stop Parking lot a y 1rot , r a ' ^ • my _ 1 '" FFIXA:114M4 ,b- ..' 7*,:f,'-.*'--) r\ en, r r --- ' T -- . ., �a a . �.. a _ Bike rack Sidewalk City of Spokane Valley West Corporation ID Number: E32680 Total Number of Employees: 342 Affected CTR Employees: 342 2011 Drive Alone Goal: 60.4% 2011 VMT/Employee Goal: 7.2 Miles/day Services Available: Bus Bus Routes: #73,#95 Parking: Parking is free and there are no apparent capacity constraints at this work site. In addition to the work sites above, another CTR work site has been identified in the City of Spokane Valley. Kim Hotstart mfg. has been added to the City's CTR program and research is being conducted to identify the qualifications of this work site. City of Spokane Valley 42 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Supporting Comprehensive Plan Policies As part of the baseline assessment, the City reviewed its existing Comprehensive Plan to identify policies that support the CTR Law. The most current version of the City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2006. Key goals and policies that support CTR include the City's vision for Downtown which includes mixed-use that is supportive of transit, pedestrian, and bicycle use. The City's policies also support pedestrian-oriented streetscape environment for residential and commercial activity. Plans are in place to establish pedestrian oriented neighborhoods in Spokane Valley by: • Encouraging non-motorized improvements which minimize the need for residents to use motorized modes • Provide sidewalks on both sides of all arterial streets as funding allows • Develop street, pedestrian path and bike path standards that contribute to a system of fully connected routes The City's Transportation Plan includes working with STA on ways to improve its service to community residents. The following policies are identified in the transportation plan as ways to promote transit ridership. • Ensure that street standards, land uses and building placement support the facilities and services needed along transit routes to make transit viable • Support the continued planning and development of a high-capacity transit system • Plan and develop bus pull-out bays on the far side of intersections The Appendices include an analysis of the comprehensive plan goals and policies that support CTR. The CTR Planning Guide included a list of goals and policies that CTR-affected jurisdictions should incorporate into their comprehensive plans. The analysis shows that there are a number of goals and policies that are not yet incorporated in the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan. During the next update cycle, the appropriate steps could be taken to create a stronger basis for the City's CTR program. Supporting Transit Plans and Programs The Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of public transportation services in Spokane County. The 2008—2014 STA Transit Development Plan identifies a number of programs that support CTR activities. Fixed Route Services STA provides fixed route services to many of the CTR-affected work sites. The focus for the years 2008— 2014 will be to provide as much service as financial capacity allows. Passenger Amenities City of Spokane Valley 43 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan STA's passenger amenities program includes the following elements: 1) shelters; 2) bicycle lockers; 3) park and ride lots; 4) transfer/transit centers. A brief description of the shelter, bicycle locker and park and ride programs are described below: Shelter Program Passenger waiting shelters are located at major boarding points and transit/transfer locations based on passenger demand and boarding patterns. All shelters purchased should meet ADA requirements. Currently, there are 117 shelters in place throughout the Public Transportation Benefit Area. Bicycle Locker Program Beginning in 1992, a pilot program was initiated to test the efficiency and determine the demand for bicycle lockers in the Spokane area. Twenty-two double units were placed at general locations throughout the STA service area and are available for lease to the general public. As community awareness grows, it is estimated that usage will continue to increase as well. With continued marketing efforts and placement of lockers at park and ride lot locations, opportunity and choice of alternative transportation modes increase for our passengers. Park and Ride Program STA has identified a list of potential sites for future park and ride lots. Potential park and ride lots include the following locations: • Mission & Greene Community Transit Center • Liberty Lake (in addition to current site) • Palouse Highway (area of 57th Ave.) • SR2 (area of Farwell Road) • Post Falls/Coeur d'Alene • Indian Trail • Seven & Nine Mile area • Area north of Hastings Park and Ride • 190/SR902 Exit • Medical Lake Exit • Highway 2 and Farwell Road 9 Y STA conducted a cooperative study to identify several possible locations and ranking them on the basis of p Y Y p 9 cost, need, and ease of use. Also, the need for phased development of lots and the location of appropriate descriptive signage and passenger amenities at each lot and potential funding sources and agencies which could share both the burden of costs and benefits associated with park and ride facilities were outlined in detail. STA also has a program to develop Cooperative Park and Ride lots, which was originally identified for church parking, Transportation Services - Ridesharing City of Spokane Valley 44 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan STA's rideshare program has proven to be a valuable addition to a coordinated package of public transportation services offered by STA. Because vanpool operations so closely complement transit operations, rideshare services are closely integrated with operational and marketing programs within Spokane Transit Authority. The focus on destination or employment center-based marketing, rather than origin or home-based marketing, will continue. State-mandated commute trip reduction plans, generous employer subsidies, incentive programs, fleet expansion grants, statewide marketing and the implementation of a new online ride-matching program will affect vanpool demand. Emphasis for the next seven years will continue to focus on major employers. The rideshare program will also continue to identify opportunities for providing service for areas outside the PTBA such as Deer Park, Riverside, Suncrest/Nine Mile, and southern areas of the county such as Spangle and Latah, as well as northern Idaho. Spokane Regional Light Rail Project The Light Rail Steering Committee was formed in 2000 to advise the STA Board on building a light rail system. The group's charter charged it to: • Develop a detailed project definition and strategies for implementation. • Work with the Project Management Team to guide project through design, construction, and start-up. In April 2006, after studying alternatives for high-capacity transit, such as Bus Rapid Transit(BRT) the group recommended a diesel light rail system, running between downtown Spokane and Liberty Lake. The STA board accepted the group's track alignment, but avoided any action on determining the type of system until more information about funding and building a system was provided. In an effort to gauge the public's interest in a light rail system, the Board placed two advisory measures on the ballot concerning the use of existing funds and the creation of a funding plan for the project. Proposition No. 1 Vote Results: No 54% Yes 46% Should Spokane Transit Authority identify regional funding sources and local taxing alternatives and develop a funding plan to build a$263,000,000 Light Rail project, in 2006 dollars, to run from Spokane City, through the City of Spokane Valley, to the City of Liberty Lake and bring that funding plan to the voters at a future election? Prop No. 2 Vote Results:No 52% Yes 48%Should Spokane Transit Authority use existing resources to fund preliminary engineering /design and environmental analysis for a future Light Rail system to run from Spokane City, through the City of Spokane Valley, to the City of Liberty Lake? The Spokane Transit Board of Directors voted unanimously at its Dec. 14, 2006 meeting to dissolve the Light Rail Steering Committee, effectively ending STA's current plans for a high-capacity light rail system from Spokane to Liberty Lake. The Board did set aside$5 million to purchase right of way land for a possible future high-capacity transit project. North Spokane Limited Access Corridor(NSC) STA is working with WSDOT to improve the North Spokane Limited Access Corridor(NSC). The NSC is located in the northeast quadrant of Spokane County and the city of Spokane. This project will improve transportation safety and mobility through the city of Spokane and Spokane County between Interstate 90 City of Spokane Valley 45 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan (1-90), northeastern Washington, and Canada. This project will ultimately provide a four to eight-lane fully controlled access. The length of the North Spokane Corridor(NSC) is approximately 10 miles and includes up to seven interchanges. In addition, about 3.5 miles of 1-90, centered around the NSC/I-90 Interchange connection, will require new construction. The project will provide a transportation facility that will accommodate high volume traffic movements, including high capacity transportation systems, between 1-90 and areas north. This will help reduce the congestion and related operational problems on city streets and county roads such as Division Street and Market Street, and will remove regional trips from local streets. Planning Coordination and Cross Boundary Issues The Commute Trip Reduction plans in Spokane County were coordinated between the Cities of Spokane, Spokane Valley, Airway Heights, Liberty Lake, Cheney, Medical Lake and Unincorporated Spokane County. Between May 2006 and July 2007, representatives from the CTR-affected jurisdictions met on a regular basis to coordinate their CTR plans. Discussions were also held with the Spokane Transportation Council to coordinate the CTR plans with the regional transportation plan. CTR-affected jurisdictions in Spokane County worked together on various CTR issues and agreed to do the following items: • Develop a consistent framework for preparing the CTR plans. • Pool resources together to hire a consultant to prepare the draft CTR plans for all CTR-affected jurisdictions. • A joint workshop for CTR Employers to discuss the CTR Efficiency Act was held on June 14, 2007. • Prepare common strategies for achieving the CTR goals. • Prepare a joint financial plan for implementing the CTR plans. • Agree to contract with Spokane County to administer the entire CTR program for Spokane County CTR-affected jurisdictions. CTR-affected jurisdictions also compared their Comprehensive Plan policies and attempted to identify any inconsistencies that would affect their CTR plans. Many of the goals and policies of the CTR-affected jurisdictions are consistent with each other and the Spokane Regional Transportation Plan. All of the CTR- affected jurisdictions in Spokane County contain goals and policies that support mixed-use that is supportive of transit, pedestrian and bicycle use. They also support pedestrian-oriented streetscape environment for residential and commercial activity. The Cities and County are also planning to work with the Spokane Transit Authority to improve its service to community residents. The CTR-affected jurisdictions also identified cross boundary issues that affect the CTR plans. Because of Spokane County's proximity to Idaho, many commuters travel from Idaho to Spokane County. This cross boundary issue has created the need for STA to coordinate transit and vanpool services that cross state lines to serve these commuters. City of Spokane Valley 46 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan II. and III. BASELINE AND GOALS FOR 2011 The goal of the CTR program is to reduce drive alone vehicle use and vehicle miles traveled among employees who work in CTR-affected work sites by 10% and 13% respectively. The targets are based on the 2005 work site surveys which are the most recent CTR work site drive alone and vehicle miles traveled rates available. Once the survey data is available, the plan will be updated to reflect the more current information. For the overall target rate, the City aggregated the results of the individual CTR work sites to develop a combined rate for the area. 2005 SOV 2011 SOV 2011 Area of Jurisdiction Rate Target Rate 2005 VMT Target VMT Spokane Valley 77.4% 69.7% 9.6 8.4 2005 SOV 2011 SOV 2011 Employer Rate Target Rate 2005 VMT Target VMT Appleway Automotive 73.8% 66.4% 7.9 6.9 ASC Machine Tools, Inc. 84.9% 76.4% 10.8 9.4 City of Spokane Valley 85.4% 76.9% 11.5 10.0 Columbia Lighting 83.3% 74.9% 10.5 9.1 General Dynamics Itronix (formerly NA NA NA NA Itronix Corp- DT) Honeywell 80.7% 72.6% 11.4 9.9 ICT Group, Inc. 67.2% 60.5% 6.9 6.0 Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated 77.2% 69.5% 8.9 7.7 Key Ironic Corporation-R&A 86.3% 77.7% 11.0 9.5 Building Key Ironic Corporation SIP#17 77.2% 69.5% 10.7 9.3 Pristina Pine, LLC 63.9% 57.5% 10.6 9.2 Purcell Systems, Inc. 81.9% 73.7% 10.9 9.5 Servatron, Inc. 79.5% 71.5% 11.1 9.6 Spokane Industries 79.7% 71.7% 11.7 10.2 Valley Hospital & Medical Center 87.9% 79.1% 8.9 7.7 WA State DSHS-CSD Region 1 85.3% 76.7% 11.2 9.8 WA State ESD Telecenter-Valley 85.5% 76.9% 11.8 10.2 Wagstaff, Inc. 82.6% 74.4% 12.0 10.4 West Corporation 67.7% 60.4% 8.3 7.2 City of Spokane Valley 47 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan IV. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING GOALS AND TARGETS Gaps in Services and Facilities To develop a set of strategies that will help the CTR work sites achieve their goals, the City identified a number of gaps that discourage commuters from using non-drive alone modes of travel. Based on the gaps that have been identified, a set of strategies are recommended for helping CTR-affected work sites achieve their goals and targets. • Transit: Transit service in Spokane County is provided primarily by the Spokane Transit Authority (STA). STA provides fixed route service to many of the CTR work sites. For the majority of the CTR-affected work sites there is transit service that operates at least every thirty minutes. Many of the sites are served by greater frequencies and some have peak hour express service. The City should continue to work closely with STA to make improvements such as scheduling and stops that will result in increased transit ridership. • Parking: The majority of CTR-affected work sites have ample parking availability and do not charge commuters for parking. With free and ample parking available, commuters are deterred from using drive alone alternatives. To address the issue of parking, the City could review its parking policies and identify strategies for working with employers to implement parking management strategies. Parking management could include reducing available parking capacity, set aside preferred parking spaces for carpools and vanpools and consider parking charges. • Local Networking Opportunities: Local networking with other CTR-affected employers and businesses can offer opportunities for major employers to discuss CTR and transportation issues, conduct joint commute option promotions, and coordinate ridesharing activities. To increase local networking opportunities, the City can help to create various networking opportunities. • Land Use Developing land uses that support transit, pedestrian and bicycle use will help CTR-affected work sites achieve their goals. The City can encourage higher densities in some areas to increase the market for transit and ridesharing activities. It can also implement urban design guidelines that support transit and non-motorized activities. • Employer Assistance To help CTR-affected and other business work sites achieve their goals, the City will continue to provide assistance to employers with implementing their programs. The City will work with Spokane County to help promote transit services at work sites through on-site promotions and preparing public information materials. City of Spokane Valley 48 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan • Management Support and ETC training Management support is critical for a successful CTR program. Not all of the CTR work sites have strong management support which contributes to poor results. The City could work with the Chamber of Commerce and other business organizations to increase support for CTR programs. It will also develop guidelines for Employee Transportation Coordinators and provide training to help them implement their programs. • Subsidies Subsidies for transit and ridesharing can help a work site reduce its drive alone trips and vehicle miles traveled. However, not all CTR work sites offer subsidies to their employees. The City could work with employers to offer subsidies that will encourage employees to shift to non-drive alone modes. Subsidies could include transit pass discounts, reduced fare for vanpools and rewards for carpooling, bicycling and walking. • Work with Employers to Develop Telework and Compressed Work Week Programs Telework has become a popular option among employees for reducing drive alone trips. However, most of the CTR-affected employers do not offer telework to their employees. The City could work to create telework and compressed work week education programs for employers that could inform employers on how to implement these programs at their work site, if applicable. The programs may include education on human resource policies and information technology assistance to allow employees to work from home. City of Spokane Valley 49 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Recommended Strategies to Achieve Goals Based on the gaps in services and facilities that were identified, the following strategies are planned that will help the CTR-affected work sites in City of Spokane Valley make progress towards their 2011 goal. These strategies will be performed in coordination between Spokane County, STA and the cities of Spokane, Spokane Valley, Airway Heights, Liberty Lake, Cheney and Medical Lake. Strategy Description Policies and Regulations Implement the City's vision of providing an efficient, effective transportation system catering Implement City's Vision for Spokane to motor vehicles, encouraging public transit Valley users, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Under contract with Spokane County, the City will work with Employee Transportation Coordinators (ETCs) to implement successful CTR programs. ETCs will be responsible for attending training and networking opportunities, coordinating annual fairs, conducting promotions, distributing information, notifying the jurisdiction about program changes, and meeting program reporting and surveying requirements. The City will require ETCs to attend mandatory training sessions and ETC Training attend available networking opportunities. Under Contract with Spokane County, the City will review existing parking requirements that may discourage drive alone vehicle use. The City will work with employers to implement parking management strategies such as setting aside preferred parking spaces for carpools and vanpools, reducing parking supply and restricting Review Parking Policies on-street parking spaces. Amend Comprehensive Plan to The City will review its Comprehensive Plan and include language about the CTR add new policies to correspond with its CTR plan, Efficiency Act if necessary. City of Spokane Valley 50 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Services and Facilities STA will continue to provide transit services to CTR work sites, where service is currently available. STA will make service enhancements based on its updated Six-Year Transit Development Plan. These enhancements may Transit Services include flexible transit service. The City will work with STA to implement capital facilities that will help improve transit. Capital facilities may include transit signal priority projects, Transit Capital Facilities exclusive bus lanes, bus stops and shelters. The City will work with STA to increase the capacity and quantity of park and ride lot facilities. These facilities may include both leased and Park and Ride Lots permanent facilities. Under Contract with Spokane County, the City will work with STA to increase vanpool participation. STA will target adding 20 new vanpools over the Vanpool Services next 4 years. Under Contract with Spokane County, the City and STA will continue to help commuters find ridematching partners through the use of www.rideshareonline.com. The City will also provide mapping services to affected work sites to Carpool Services help them identify the origins of their commuters. Under Contract with Spokane County, the City will work with major employers and developers to encourage the provision of amenities such as bike lockers, access to shower facilities, and changing facilities to increase usage of non-motorized Bicycling and Walking Amenities transportation. The City will work to improve its system of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. This may include adding Enhance Bicycle and Pedestrian new bike lanes, trails and signage to improve the Facilities pedestrian and bicycling environment. Under contract with Spokane County, the City will work to create a telework education program that would educate employers on how to implement telework at their work site, if applicable. The program may include education on human resource policies and information technology Telework Program assistance to allow employees to work from home. Under contract with Spokane County, the City will work with employers to encourage employers to Alternative and Flexible Schedules offer alternative and flexible work schedules for City of Spokane Valley 51 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan their employees, including compressed work weeks. Under contract with Spokane County, the City will provide assistance to affected employers to help them meet the requirements of the CTR Efficiency ACT and implement their programs. Assistance may include individual meeting with employers or workshops that focus on specific topics, i.e. CTR survey workshops, marketing and promotions, etc. The City will also provide commuter information Employer Assistance boards to the work sites. Under contract with Spokane County, the City will work with affected employers to offer the Guaranteed Ride Home program to their Guaranteed Ride Home Program employees. Marketing and Incentives Under contract with Spokane County, the City will work with CTR work site managers and owners to educate them about the benefits of CTR to their organizations. The City will develop a public relations campaign to encourage management to Management Support give stronger support for CTR. Under contract with Spokane County, the City will encourage employers to offer subsidy programs to persuade employees to shift to non-drive alone commute modes. Examples include six-months of free vanpool participation, transit pass subsidies, and a one-time payment or gift card for starting a Subsidies carpool. Under contract with Spokane County, the City will work to expand education efforts to CTR employees about alternative commuting including web site, workshops, information brochures, and Marketing and Education posters. Under contract with Spokane County, the City will work with major employers to conduct on-site promotions, transportation fairs, and activities to increase awareness and use of commute Promotional Events alternatives. Under contract with Spokane County, the City will work with the CTR-affected employers to create networking opportunities to discuss CTR issues, coordinate ridesharing programs, and conduct Networking Opportunities joint promotional efforts. City of Spokane Valley 52 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Under contract with Spokane County, the City will work to develop partnerships with other agencies that have similar goals to reduce automobile Partnerships with Other Agencies travel, i.e. clean air agencies and health agencies. City of Spokane Valley 53 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan V. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR EMPLOYERS The Washington State CTR Law requires that affected employers participate in the CTR program and perform actions that will help their employees reduce drive alone travel and vehicle miles traveled. Through intergovernmental agreement with Spokane County, the County will be responsible for administration of requirements for major employers. Employers that are affected by the CTR Law will be required to implement the following program elements: Required Element Description The Employee Transportation Coordinator is the point of contact Designate Employee between the employer and its workforce to implement, promote and Transportation administer the organization's CTR program. He/she is also the point of Coordinator contact between the employer and the local jurisdiction to track the employer's progress in meeting CTR requirements Affected employers will be responsible for providing adequate training for the ETC, allow them to attend networking meetings, and provide them with the necessary time to administer the program. Information about commute alternatives will be distributed at least Regular Distribution of monthly to employees. Information packets will be distributed to new Information to employees at CTR-affected work sites. Examples of information that Employees will be distributed will include: • Description of the employer's commute options program • Transit system maps and schedules • Vanpool rider alerts • Weekly traffic alerts CTR Reporting Once a year, the employer is required to complete the Employer Report and Program Description Form to determine if progress is being made towards achieving the goals. Reports will be submitted to the City. CTR Survey Biennially, the CTR affected employers shall distribute and collect Commute Trip Reduction Program Employee Questionnaires (surveys) to achieve at least a 70 percent response rate. Implementation of a Set The employer is re required to implement at least two effective measures p q p of Measures that are designed to increase the percentage of employees using some or all of the following modes: • Transit • Vanpool • Carpool • Bicycle or walking City of Spokane Valley 54 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Required Element Description • Telework, Compressed Work Week, or Flexible Work Schedule • Other non-single occupant vehicle modes Measures to reduce drive alone trips and vehicle miles traveled include, but are not limited to: • Provision of preferential parking or reduced parking charges for high occupancy vehicles • Instituting or increasing parking charges for single-occupant vehicles • Provision of commuter ride matching services • Provision of subsidies for transit fares • Provision of vans for vanpools • Provision of subsidies for carpooling or vanpooling • Provision of car sharing services • Permitting the use of the employer's vehicles for carpooling or vanpooling • Permitting flexible work schedules • Cooperation with transportation providers to provide additional regular or express service to the work site • Construction of special loading and unloading facilities for transit, carpool, and vanpool users • Provision of bicycle parking facilities, lockers, changing areas, and showers • Provision of a program for parking incentives such as a rebate for employees who do not use the parking facility • Establishment of a program to permit employees to work part or full time at home or at an alternative work site closer to their homes • Establishment of a program of alternative work schedules such as compressed work week schedules (such as 4/40 or 9/80) • Implementation of other measures designed to facilitate the use of high-occupancy vehicles such as on-site day care facilities and emergency taxi services • Employers or owners of work sites may form or utilize an existing transportation management association or other transportation-related associations by RCW 35.87A.010 to assist members in developing and implementing commute trip reduction programs City of Spokane Valley 55 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan VI. FINANCIAL PLAN The CTR-affected jurisdictions prepared a financial analysis of the revenues and expenses associated with the CTR program. The Spokane CTR program is a partnership between Unincorporated Spokane County, Spokane, Spokane Valley, Airway Heights, Liberty Lake, Cheney and Medical Lake. The CTR program receives funding for program activities from a variety of different sources, including WSDOT, federal grants and local contributions. Described below are the funding sources, expenses and funding gaps that have been identified for the countywide CTR program. Funding Sources The CTR programs administered in Spokane County are funded by a number of sources, as described in the following table. Source of Responsible Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Funding Agency Amount for Amount for Amount for Amount for 2008 2009 2010 2011 CTR Base WSDOT $177,759 $170,000 $170,000 $170,000 Funding CMAQ Funds for Spokane $70,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 Education County CMAQ Funds Spokane $200,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 For GTEC County Planning Local Funds Spokane $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 from Spokane County County Contributions Spokane $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 from Local Regional Clean Partners Air Agency, Clear Channel, American Lung Association, Motion Auto Contributions Employers $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 from Employers located within all seven Spokane County jurisdictions TRPP Funds Spokane $52,500 $52,500 $50,000 $50,000 County Contributions Cities of $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 from Local Airway City of Spokane Valley 56 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Jurisdictions (in- Heights, kind staff) Cheney, Medical Lake, Liberty Lake, Spokane, Spokane Valley& Unincorporated Spokane County Subtotal $760,259 $632,500 $630,000 $630,000 *Services Spokane $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $2,800,000 provided by Transit Spokane Transit Authority Authority for transit services to CTR-affected employees* *Services Spokane $346,000 $346,000 $346,000 $346,000 provided by Transit Spokane Transit Authority Authority for vanpool services to CTR-affected employees TOTAL $3,906,259 $3,778,500 $3,776,000 $3,776,000 *(Calculated using cost per passenger trip per worksite, operating cost, capital and program administration cost) City of Spokane Valley 57 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Program Expenses The cost of implementing the CTR program is shared primarily by Spokane County, Spokane Transit Authority, and the affected employers. The following is a summary of the types of expenses incurred throughout Spokane County. Expense Responsible Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Party Annual Annual Annual Annual Cost 2008 Cost 2009 Cost 2010 2011 Prepare local CTR All CTR-Affected $25,000 $0 $0 $0 ordinances Spokane County Jurisdictions Administer CTR Spokane County program (contract $135,000 $141,700 $148,700 $154,700 management, annual reporting, program review, surveys, trainings, identifying newly- affected worksites, compliance monitoring, record keeping, reporting to the state, manage CTR Office &staff, GRH program, technical services, website, budget and accounting, grant writer, coordination of meetings) Conduct outreach Spokane County $114,835 $134,100 $135,100 $136,100 to CTR work sites (CTR Coordinator) Conduct outreach Spokane County $53,300 $58,300 $63,300 $68,300 to general public Special projects Spokane County $52,500 $52,500 $50,000 $50,000 (TRPP) Offer marketing & Spokane County $133,300 $136,600 $153,200 $169,600 promotional in partnership materials/incentives with Local to CTR work sites Partners City of Spokane Valley 58 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Expense Responsible Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Party Annual Annual Annual Annual Cost 2008 Cost 2009 Cost 2010 2011 and public Educational Spokane County $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 materials in partnership (Commuter Options with Boards, brochures, Local Partners media, posters, incentives) GTEC Planning & Spokane County $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 Implementation in cooperation w/ City of Liberty Lake and City of Spokane Subtotal $744,135 $758,200 $790,300 $817,700 Provision of STA $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $2,800,000 supporting STA services Provision of STA $346,000 $346,000 $346,000 $346,000 supporting vanpool services TOTAL $3,890,135 $3,904,200 $3,936,300 $3,963,700 City of Spokane Valley 59 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Financial Gaps The following table summarizes program areas that are not currently funded. However, some potential funding sources have been identified for the applicable organization to target. Service or Target Market What Strategy Will Financial Gap Strategy Accomplish (annual amounts) Telework Start Up CEOs, ETCs Offer$10,000 grants to $ 100,000 Program individual employers to encourage them to start up telework programs for their employees. Transit, vanpool Commuters at Offer incentives to $350,000 and carpool CTR-affected encourage commuters to incentives work sites shift to transit, vanpool and carpools Marketing and Commuters at Increase awareness of $150,000 Promotions CTR-affected transit and ridesharing work sites programs. Management CEOs and Develop campaign to $50,000 Training Workshop Program increase management Managers support for CTR. Commuter Commuters Offer commuter $25,000 Information Boards information boards to affected employers that will help them post information about commuter alternatives. Bike racks and Commuters Provide bike racks and $100,000 lockers lockers to affected work sites to encourage commuters to use bicycles. MyCommute.org ETCs, Update commuter $25,000 Website commuters and calendar the public TOTAL $800,000 The following funding sources have been identified that potentially could be used to fund CTR programs: • Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grants • Surface Transportation Program Grants • Trip Reduction Performance Program • Washington State Construction Mitigation Funding City of Spokane Valley 60 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan • Transit Agency Funds • Local Jurisdiction Funds • Major Employers Summary The following table shows the amount of money necessary to implement all of the proposed strategies listed in the previous tables. There are insufficient funds at this time; however, some potential funding sources were identified in the previous table for the jurisdiction or transit agency to target. Budget Summary Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Total Annual Cost Annual Annual Annual 2008 Cost 2009 Cost 2010 2011 Existing Funding $3,906,259 $3,778,500 $3,776,000 $3,776,000 $15,236,759 Existing Expenses $3,890,135 $3,904,200 $3,936,300 $3,963,700 $15,694,335 Unfunded Programs $800,000 $824,000* $848,720* $874,182* $3,346,182 Needed Funds -$783,876 -$949,700 -$1,008,300 -$1,061,882 -$3,803,758 * = Calculated using a 3% rate of inflation City of Spokane Valley 61 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan VII. IMPLEMENTATION STRUCTURE The CTR programs of the Cities of Spokane, Spokane Valley, Airway Heights, Liberty Lake, Cheney, Medical Lake, along with Unincorporated Spokane County are administered by Spokane County. Spokane County, through an interlocal agreement with the Cities, conducts employer notification, enforcement, outreach, and reviews the annual program reports as well as a number of other services. Listed below are the different activities that are associated with the CTR program and the party responsible for administering the activity. Organization Responsibility City of Spokane Valley The City will be responsible for developing and implementing their local CTR plan. It is responsible for ensuring that CTR plan is consistent with its local comprehensive plans. As part of its CTR plan, the City will set the goals and targets for the affected employers. Spokane County Under contract with the Cities, Spokane County will be responsible for administering the CTR program. Spokane County will conduct employer outreach, review annual program reports, and conduct the biennial employee survey and numerous other services. Spokane County will also coordinate local networking meetings and serve as the lead for coordinating CTR programs. Spokane Transit Authority STA will be responsible for providing transit and vanpool services to CTR-affected work sites. It will also be responsible for coordinating transit service and capital improvements with the Cities and County. Major Employers Employers that are affected under the CTR law are responsible for notifying the City when they are affected. Employers are responsible for implementing their CTR program requirements, including information distribution, designating an ETC, submitting program reports, delegating adequate time for ETCs to perform duties and implementing program elements. CTR Program Activities Program Strategy or Service Agency Responsible for Scheduled Date for Administering Implementation Policies and Regulations Update Comprehensive Plan City of Spokane Valley 2008 CTR Program Enforcement Spokane County On-going Implement Vision of Downtown City of Spokane Valley On-going Review Parking Policies City of Spokane Valley 2008-2011 City of Spokane Valley 62 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan Services and Facilities Transit Services STA On-going Transit Capital Facilities STA On-going Park and Ride Lot Facilities STA On-going Vanpool Services STA On-going Ridematching Services STA On-going Bicycle and Pedestrian City of Spokane Valley On-going Facilities Marketing and Incentives Incentive Programs Spokane County On-going Parking Management City of Spokane Valley On-going Marketing and Education Spokane County On-going Promotional Events Spokane County On-going City of Spokane Valley 63 September 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan VIII. DOCUMENTATION OF CONSULTATION The City's CTR Plan was developed in consultation with the following organizations: • Spokane County • Spokane Transit Authority • City of Spokane • City of Spokane Valley • City of Airway Heights • City of Liberty Lake • City of Cheney • City of Medical Lake • Spokane Regional Transportation Council The dates of the consultations with these jurisdictions occurred on: • May 24, 2007 • June 14, 2007 • July 26, 2007 During these consultations, the following issues were discussed: the goals of the CTR Plan, CTR strategies, a financing plan, an implementation plan, and coordination of CTR services. On June 14, 2007, a CTR Employer Workshop was held for all affected employers at the Spokane Teachers Credit Union. At this workshop, staff reviewed the CTR employer requirements with affected employers and discussed various strategies to reduce drive alone travel and VMT. A summary of the workshop can be found in Appendix F. 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Neighborhood C'ommercial ..."\....., Spokane IN11 Community Commercial * Notice: The hrhynnaw,I,VIMIIII MI rho map is comp&flrinit various City of Spokane Valley CTR Plan sources am lir subject to emotion reruiun The CO Mak,Ito claim. 1 , or piarahfees about the accuracy hr currene)ry this mop and City of Spokane Valley CTR Work Sites (ii.telotHA Iiiibilni for C177,1101ki OMISARMS ill ib COMMA 2006 Comprehensive Plan TO confirm a:curacy coniocir Mc Criy rifSpoLine Vollo,Connininin• Perteet amclopincin Ikporiment.Division of Planning.(501921-1010, Map Source Date:6/12/2006 Product°ram City of Spo,koale Valk,.Corommal,Doelopmela Deportment Figure B May 14,2007 Appendix C CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY ZONING MAP ur _ . , i' �y _ ,.7.-.:', '' __... As-il 8 1 . r f , 11 16 13 6; - 13 6;t 17 19 � _ 15 - 2 w' 3 1 7 � l YV __ r I I ; • _L i. ,,- Legend ''J ■ _ : sr.kana Valley , 1i ti — r - LucA a r M o' L Zoning Classes � O -• II \ _ ` SRR 1. I I \ URf URJ UR-12 — • j / .. 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Raiiruad lOther Municipalities EJCio of Spokane Valle■ L1 Urban Growth Area Parks Sp \Valer Bodies iiika'nee ”" 1 City of Spokane Valley CTR Plan City of Spokane Valley CTR Work Sites Non-Motorized Facilities Map Perteet Map Source Date:6/9/2007 June 7, 2007 Figure E Appendix F COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION WORKSHOP SUMMARY Spokane County CTR Employer Workshop Workshop Summary June 14, 2007 The following individuals attended the workshop: Participant Agency/Organization Diane Folland Airway Heights Correction Center Doug Meyers Alsco Amy Pereyda ASC Machine Derek Marquez City of Airway Heights Craig Wahl City of Cheney Fran Litzinger City of Medical Lake Morgan Koudelka City of Spokane Valley Ed McIntire Eastern Washington University Teresa Krueger EWU/WSU Riverpoint Alison Burcham Fairchild Air Force Base Cindy Heitstuman Getronics Ron Prindle Gonzaga University Erin Kinney Group Health Keith Vilhauer Hollister-Stier Laboratories Gary Warrick Huntwood Industries Ginny Hill Huntwood Industries Phyllis Dunlap Inland NW Health Services Stacey Weimorts Inland NW Health Services Linda Bowman Itron Vicki Bell Kaiser Kathy Bagley Kaiser Adrian Mayou Lakeland Village Pam Deaver Lakeland Village Pam Mims NW Farm Credit Services Lynn Eaton NW Farm Credit Services Dawn Steinmetz NW Orthopedic Specialist, P.S. Erin Green PAML Bonnie Munden Pine Lodge Correction Center Faith Gardner Pine Lodge Correction Center Erica Markham Pitney Bowes Emily Laughlin Premera Patricia Felske Principal Financial Group Barb Bunkers Principal Financial Group Sara Hite Purcell Systems Brita Fuglevand Purcell Systems James Hicks Red Lion Hotels Corporation Lori Allen Rockwood Clinic Lori Barschig Sacred Heart Medical Center Tracy Struble Spokane Community College Laurie Slonecker Spokane Teachers Credit Union Alisha Birchall Spokane Teachers Credit Union Anne Irmer Spokane Transit Kathy Wilson Spokane Transit Ryan Stewart Spokane Transit Tammy Henderson Spokesman Review Jim Miller St. Luke Rehab Institute Linda MacNaughton WA State Department of Ecology Jana Augenstine WSDOT Nadine Grady WA State Department of Licensing Grace Elverum WA State DSHS—CSO Sally Kagele WA State DSHS—DCFS Debra Triplett WA State DSHS—DDDS Stephanie Holten Washington Trust Bank Sharon Polello Zaks Designs Lynette Ellis Safeco Insurance Tim Willoughby WA State ESD Telecenter WORKSHOP AGENDA The agenda of meeting consisted of the following items: Welcome and Introductions I I. Overview of the CTR Efficiency Act III. Group Discussions IV. Workshop Wrap Up SUMMARY OF GROUP DISCUSSIONS 1. What are the benefits of having a CTR program? The CTR program helps an employer manage its parking better and helps to reduce parking congestion. The program helps employees to save on gasoline consumption and money. Employees appreciate having a CTR program because it gives them some alternatives for their commute. Other benefits for some employees include reduced bus fares and parking fees. 2. What aspects of the CTR program are working well? Participants all agreed that offering incentives are working to help increase participation in non- drive alone modes. The online ridematching system is working to help people find carpool partners and vanpool participants. The vanpool program is working extremely well with some of the work sites. Carpooling is the most popular choice for getting people out of their cars. Some work sites offer reduced parking fees and preferred carpool spaces. 3. What are some of the barriers for having a successful CTR program? The availability of free and abundant parking are major barriers for a successful CTR program. Other barriers include a lack of funding and management support, lack of shower facilities for bicyclers and lack of transit service to the work sites. ETCs expressed frustration that they do not have enough time to perform their CTR duties. Not all managers support the CTR program which makes it challenging for ETCs to find the time to conduct their duties and make their CTR program successful. For employees that would like to participate in the carpool program, it is sometimes difficult to find ridematching partners. It is also often difficult for employees to participate in transit and ridesharing programs because of schedules and overtime issues. 4. What are some improvements that are needed for the CTR program? • More bus service to work sites, particularly in the areas of span of service and frequency. • Provide more educational and promotional materials. • Create more flexibility in filling out the commute calendar, particularly for employees who have rotating shifts. • Develop small networking meetings to allow ETCs to share ideas. • Hold transportation fairs for all employers in a similar area. • Develop a system for distributing materials, i.e. campaign posters, monthly prizes. • Have CTR staff discuss program with work site managers to develop stronger support for program. • Offer more incentives such as bus pass subsidies, reduce parking fees etc. • Provide education on how to develop a compressed work week program. • Provide education on how to develop a telework program. • Develop recognition program for employers that are doing well in the CTR program. • Increase messages to employees about the need to change their travel behavior. Appendix G COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION SUMMARY OF POLICIES THAT SUPPORT CTR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES ANALYSIS This section provides a list of CTR supportive comprehensive plan goals and policies that the City of Spokane Valley either has or doesn't have. The right hand column identifies the policies that the jurisdiction has in place relating to the recommended goals and policies in the left hand column. If the jurisdiction doesn't have some of the recommended goals and policies listed below, then they may want to consider adding some of these recommended goals and policies to their comprehensive plan during the next update. Example Commute Trip Reduction & Goals &Policies Growth Management Planning Policies in Current Plans Land Use Element Inter-Agency Coordination Work with transit providers to provide transit that is fast, frequent and None, but covered reliable between urban centers, urban villages, GTEC's and accessible to in Transportation most of the city's residences and businesses. Element, TG-10. Urban Growth Areas Enter into agreements and establish procedures for setting priorities, Recommended, programming, maintaining and financing for countywide, regional and but no specific state transportation facilities and services consistent with the GMA policy. current federal transportation legislation Land use and transportation goals and decisions should be integrated LUP-1.1 with one another and coordinated with adjacent jurisdictions and with the Regional Transportation Plan to determine the types and levels of transportation facilities to be provided within the unincorporated county. The county/city should use future land use projections to identify and Recommended, provide for adequate safety, structural, rights-of-way and other possible but no specific improvements that support vehicle transportation, non-motorized and policy. transit needs of the region plus use alternative transit modes as areas develop. Integrate Commute Trip Reduction land use planning by requiring non- Recommended, motorized pedestrian connections between retail, living, and work places. but no specific Non-motorized connects shall include, but not be limited to: transit policy. connections, bus stops, sidewalks, bike facilities, trails and encouraging employers to participate in ride sharing programs. When evaluating land use changes to the Comprehensive Plan, None proposals should include an analysis of how the development furthers the goals of Commute Trip Reduction planning. Example Commute Trip Reduction & Goals& Policies Growth Management Planning Policies in Current Plans Pursue transportation demand management (TDM) strategies at the None, but covered local/regional level by coordinating with regional and state partners so in Transportation customers see their travel choices and the various TDM promotions as a Element, TG-6, TP-6.1. coordinated, integrated system that makes a difference in the community. Example: Regulations to influence travel behavior Marketing Improvements in services and facilities Require the integration of non-motorized and transit connections when LUP-16.2, LUP- planning and developing urban centers or GTEC's. 18.1 Establish urban centers and/or GTEC's where they can be served by LUP-14.1 regional transit agencies, or work with the appropriate transit agency to expand service to the urban center within a reasonable timeframe. Urban Design Encourage new housing developments to be located in urban growth LUP-1.6, LUP-2.3, areas and small towns to help provide a sense of community and safe, LUP-16.1 non-motorized transportation to community facilities and public transit modes. Discourage transportation improvements that would trigger development LUP-6.5 that is premature or not consistent with applicable comprehensive plans, policies, or zoning. Provide aesthetic and functional amenities along pedestrian facilities, LUP-4.6 such as water fountains, benches, trash receptacles, public art, and open spaces (such as seating plazas). Provide pedestrian, and bicycle connections in newly developing areas of LUP-4.2 the city, promoting both internal access and linkages with the rest of the city. Incorporate transit-supportive and pedestrian friendly design features in LUP-7.3 new development through the development review process. Examples include: Provide pedestrian pathways that minimize walking distances to activities and to transit stops. Provide weather protection such as covered walkways or arcades connecting building developments, and covered waiting areas for transit and ridesharing. Incorporate guidelines for addressing that sidewalks and walkways are LUP-14.2 separated from the roadway by a landscaping strip or drainage swale. Example Commute Trip Reduction & Goals &Policies Growth Management Planning Policies in Current Plans Adopt pedestrian friendly design guidelines, especially in high pedestrian LUP-7.2, LUP-8.2 activity zones, such as wide sidewalks, landscape buffers or strips, street trees, adequate lighting, traffic calming measures (such as traffic circles, curb bulbs, raised medians, speed tables and chicanes), special pavements, and bollards. Adopt development design standards that promote a pedestrian friendly LUP-4.8, LUP-7.4 environment. Such standards may include reduced building setbacks, requirements for display windows, building entrances oriented toward the street, and locating parking lots to the rear or side of buildings. Secure bike lanes and trail improvements or easements through the LUP-16.2 development review process to develop portions of the bicycle and pedestrian system. Require new developments to incorporate non-motorized features or LUP-9.1, LUP-10.3 programs designed to promote use of alternatives to single-occupant vehicles, such as; • Preferential parking for car pools and van pools • Special loading and unloading facilities • Transit facilities, including comfortable bus stops, and waiting areas, adequate turning room, and where appropriate, signal preemption and queue-jump lanes • Bicycle parking and related facilities Inter-Agency Coordination Pursue strategies that make transit safe, secure, comfortable, and None, but covered affordable. in Transportation Element, TG-10. Integrate multiple access modes, including buses, carpools, and LUG-7 vanpools, bicycles, and pedestrians. Integrate transit-oriented development opportunities with the private and None public sectors. Zoning Discourage the development of major, stand-alone park and ride facilities None with city limits. Situations where additions to park and ride capacity could be considered include: At the terminus for a major, regional transit system. When opportunities exist for"shared parking "(e.g., where transit commuter parking can be leased from another development. Such as a shopping center, movie theatre, church, etc.) Areas where alternatives to automobile uses are particularly inadequate (e.g., lack of direct transit system, or pedestrian and bicycle access) or cannot be provided in a cost-effective manner. Allow a reduction in the number of required parking spaces if a None development provides ride-share programs, car pool parking spaces, bike racks, lockers or other approved non-motorized parking options. Example Commute Trip Reduction & Goals &Policies Growth Management Planning Policies in Current Plans Encourage transit oriented development and pedestrian friendly land use LUP-2.1, LUP-2.2, characteristics through zoning and land use policies that encourage LUP-9.1 mixtures of land uses, increased densities in targeted areas with design standards. Adopt a parking credit program that allows developers to reduce the None number of required parking spaces if they provide an alternative transportation program to single occupant vehicles. Housing Element Work with other jurisdictions to achieve a jobs/housing balance that Recommended, makes it possible for people to live closer to where they work. but no specific policy. Promote quality, community-friendly residential development, through LUP-2.4, LUP-16.1 features such as enhanced open space and pedestrian connectivity. Capital Facilities Element Explore the possibility of encouraging cooperative funding for bicycle None trails. Implement a methodology for public-private partnerships when it would CFP-1.4 result in a more efficient use of public resources. Aggressively seek funding opportunities for safety, mobility, intermodal, None bicycle, pedestrian, neighborhood, and transportation demand management improvements Provide adequate and predictable funding to construct and maintain None pedestrian and bicycle capital projects. Effectively link pedestrian project funding and approval decisions to None priorities identified in the CTR plan, as well as the Non-Motorized element of the jurisdiction's Comprehensive Plan. Support a greater investment in pedestrian enhancements, and ensure None that all new transportation projects include funding for pedestrian improvements. Continue programs to construct, maintain, and repair sidewalks. Recommended, but no specific policy. Assign high priority to pedestrian and bicycle projects that provide access None, but covered to major employment areas and activity centers, provide linkages to in Transportation transit, complete planned bicycle facilities and provide system Element, TP-9.10. connectivity. Effectively link TDM program funding and approval decisions to priorities None identified in the CTR plan, as well as the transportation element of the jurisdiction's Comprehensive Plan. Utilities Element Secure sidewalk and trail easements over existing utility lines where ever None feasible Example Commute Trip Reduction & Goals &Policies Growth Management Planning Policies in Current Plans Transportation Element Carpools,Vanpools, & Ride Share Ensure that the city as an employer sets a positive example by None maintaining a strong transportation demand management program for its employees. Pedestrian System Connectivity The county should ensure that continuous and/or direct bicycle lanes are TP-9.10, TP-11.5 provided between all jurisdictions and major activity centers. Consider pedestrians along with other travel modes in all aspects of TG-9 developing the transportation system. Provide safe and convenient pedestrian access in all new and improved transportation projects, unless exceptional circumstances exist. Remove barriers and deterrents along the existing pedestrian system to TP-9.9, TP-16.1 create better access between employment facilities, residential and other uses. Coordinate the local jurisdiction's existing and planned pedestrian system TG-9 with adjacent jurisdictions to provide a continuous, coordinated system, especially when major employment and activity centers are nearby. Secure sidewalks and trail improvements or easements through the TP-9.10 development review process to develop portions of the pedestrian system. Pedestrian,Safety and Security Adopt and use national (American Association of State Highway and None Transportation Officials, AASHTO) design standards for pedestrian facilities. Address the special needs of citizens with various degrees of mobility in Recommended, planning, designing, implementing and maintaining pedestrian facilities. but no specific policy. Provide consistently designed pedestrian activated signal crossings, and Recommended, consider technologies that enhance pedestrian safety at crossings, such but no specific as longer crossing times and audible crossings. policy. Consider access management to reduce the number of conflict points TP-16.1 (driveways) between pedestrians and vehicles, thereby improving pedestrian safety. Ensure that pedestrian facilities are designed and monitored to improve TP-9.5 security and safety, through lighting, openness, vegetation upkeep and security features such as panic buttons at key locations. Example Commute Trip Reduction & Goals &Policies Growth Management Planning Policies in Current Plans Design midblock crossings with safety as a high priority, and consider TP-9.5 improvements such as pedestrian crossing signals, flared curbs (bulbouts), pedestrian refuge islands, medians, and adequate sight distance around parked vehicles. Pedestrian and Bicycle Convenience Conduct periodic analyses of bicycle and pedestrian environments in and None around urban centers and regional transit stations to identify deficiencies and to plan access improvements. Include bicycle facilities in the six-year capital improvement program (for None trails that will be utilized by bikes) or the six-year transportation program (for widening shoulder projects that will accommodate bikes). Implement way-finding (signage) along sidewalks and trails that direct None pedestrians to key locations or destinations, such as major activity centers, business districts, institutions, major medical facilities, parks or recreational facilities. Provide internal pedestrian circulation systems within and between TP-9.1 existing, new or redeveloping commercial, multi-family or single family developments, and other appropriate activity centers. Provide convenient connections to frontage pedestrian systems and transit facilities. Encourage transit use by improving pedestrian and bicycle linkages to the None, but covered existing and future transit and school bus system, and by improving the in Land Use security of and utility of park-and-ride lots and bus stops. Element, LUP-7.6. Provide bicycle connections and secure bicycle parking and storage TP-9.7, TP-9.10 convenient to major transit facilities; increase the number of secure parking areas for bicycles. Conduct bicycle transportation studies to improve safety and overall None quality of bicycling. Cooperate with the public and private schools, bicycle clubs and other Recommended, interests groups to provide education and strategies to promote safe but no specific riding skills and the transportation and recreation opportunities of policy. bicycling. Improve mobility and safe access for walking and bicycling, and create TP-9.5 incentives to promote non-motorized travel to employment centers, commercial districts, transit stations, schools and major institutions, and recreational destinations. Update and review the Pedestrian and Bicycle transportation Plan every None five years. The updates should consider the existing and future role of the single-occupant vehicle in relation to non-motorized and public transportation modes, as well as newly annexed areas, areas experiencing unforeseen development and/or redevelopment, and other emerging issues. Example Commute Trip Reduction & Goals &Policies Growth Management Planning Policies in Current Plans Develop an effective "share the road/share the trail" concept for None pedestrian and bicycle education programs for the motorized and non- motorized public. Accessibility Sidewalks or pedestrian facilities should be located along both sides of all TP-9.2 arterials, collectors, and at least one side of most local streets. Pedestrian facilities should be wide enough to allow the disabled, such as Recommended, wheelchair users, to access them, usually a minimum of 5' to 6'. A wider but no specific facility should be provided along principal arterials (generally a minimum policy. of 8'), or in business districts that attract more pedestrians. Direct pedestrian linkages should be considered whenever possible, to None connect between internal land uses and arterials. This reduces walking distances to transit stops and commercial uses. Public Transportation Encourage interconnections and time coordination of public transportation TP-16.3 modes (bus, coach and rail) to increase level of service and ridership. Work with transit providers to provide transit service that is fast, frequent, TP-11.5 and reliable between urban centers and urban villages and that is accessible to most of the city's residences and businesses. Pursue strategies that make transit safe, secure, comfortable, and affordable. Support development of an integrated, regional high capacity transit TP-11.3 system that links urban centers within the city and the region. Develop partnerships with transit providers to implement projects TP-11.5 providing neighborhood-to-transit links that improve pedestrian and bicycle access to transit services and facilities. Coordinate with regional, state, and federal agencies, local governments, TP-11.2, TP-11.4 and transit providers when planning and operating transportation facilities and services in order to promote regional mobility for people and goods and the urban center approach to growth management. Design transit access into large developments, considering bus lanes, None stops, shelters, non-motorized lanes &facilities as part of the project design Coordinate with transit providers and the private sector to develop and None implement compatible transportation demand management regulations and strategies that are consistent with the Commute Trip Reduction Act. Work with car share companies to provide car share opportunities at key None locations, such as major employers, business districts, and high density residential areas. Example Commute Trip Reduction & Goals &Policies Growth Management Planning Policies in Current Plans Provide preferential lanes, such as High Occupancy Vehicle (NOV) lanes None on roads which will benefit commuters the most, such as those with major transit routes, and those experiencing the greatest congestion. Education and Encouragement Educate the general public and public officials about the economic, None transportation system performance, environmental, health and social benefits of walking and biking and develop improved programs to encourage increased levels of walking and biking. Educate drivers and pedestrians about pedestrian safety issues, and None enforce pedestrian related laws. Consider the formation of a pedestrian advisory committee to provide None input to the jurisdiction (staff and elected officials) on pedestrian related issues and needs, as well as review of major transportation projects to ensure that pedestrian needs are adequately addressed or considered. Develop a pedestrian walking/biking map that is focused on major activity None centers, such as business districts or major employment areas. The map should identify sidewalks, trails, bike routes, transit corridors and bus stops/transit centers, and key activity centers such as institutional uses and government centers, major employers, commercial or retail areas, parks, and other points of interest. Monitoring Ensure that the local government monitors the results of its TDM None programs and policies, and continually evaluate changes needed to improve mode split goals. Continually evaluate large employer CTR program effectiveness and None reduce the employer threshold if needed to achieve the jurisdiction's mode split goals. Economic Development Element Funding Mechanisms Promote public awareness of the impact travel choices have on None household finances, personal quality of life, society, and the environment, and increase awareness of the range of travel choices available, Employment Require large employers to implement a commute trip reduction program Recommended, for employees, as mandated by the Commute Trip Reduction Act. but no specific policy. The county/city should encourage employers in urbanized areas to offer TG-6 staggered work hours or flextime and other Transportation demand Management programs such as parking management, ride match services and preferential parking of vanpools, carpools, covered bike racks, lockers and showers at work sites. Example Commute Trip Reduction & Goals &Policies Growth Management Planning Policies in Current Plans Encourage employers to provide information and marketing on commute TP-6.1 alternatives, such as transit schedules, rideshare information, and guaranteed ride home programs. Encourage employers to develop telecommuting options, which allow TP-6A employees to work one or more days at home or at a"satellite work center" closer to their homes. Encourage employers to allow flexible work schedules or compressed TP-6.1 work weeks to help reduce the number of vehicles using local and regional roadways. Encourage major employers to provide daycare opportunities onsite or None nearby. Encourage employers to provide subsidies to employees who commute Recommended, using other modes, such as free or reduced prices for transit passes, or but no specific discounted parking for rideshare vehicles. policy. Parks & Open Space Element Provide for adequate roadway, pedestrian, and bicycling connections in PRP-2.5 newly developing areas of the city, promoting both internal access and linkages with the rest of the city. Identify areas to be designated as pedestrian promenades, with None pedestrian friendly environments. Provide for uniform bicycle and pedestrian markings and design None standards for travel along city bikeways and walkways. Appendix H GLOSSARY OF TERMS GLOSSARY OF TERMS Affected Employee: Under the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) law, an affected employee is a full-time employee who regularly begins work between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., at a single work site, on two or more weekdays for at least 12 continuous months. Affected Employer: An employer is "affected" under the CTR law if there are at least 100 "affected" employees at a single work site. Alternative Work Schedules: AWS programs offer alternatives to the typical eight-hour work day. Options include flex-time, a compressed work week, and staggered work hours. Automobile Dependency: Transportation and land use patterns that result in high levels of automobile use and limited transportation alternatives, In this case, "automobile" includes cars, vans, light trucks, SUVs and motorcycles Base Year: The CTR law requires affected employers to measure the results of their employee trip program against base year values for VMT and drive alone vehicles. The goal year is 2011. Bus Rapid Transit: Special lanes dedicated to transit buses, often incorporating other features to insure high quality transit service. Carpool: Two to six people age 16 and older, sharing the ride in an automobile to and from the work place. Commute: The trip made by an employee between their home and work locations, regardless of the distance or mode used. Compressed Work Week: A work week that is compressed from the typical five-day, 40 hour work week into a shorter work week but maintaining the same number of hours. Commute Trip Reduction Program: A CTR program is comprised of strategies used by an employer to reduce employee use of single-occupant vehicles (SOVs) and the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per employee. The CTR program specifies the measures to be used that will achieve the target goals. Drive Alone Vehicle: A vehicle that is occupied by one person. Employee Transportation Coordinator: The CTR law requires employers to appoint an employee transportation coordinator, or ETC. The person is a personal change agent who provides the "human touch" needed to remedy traffic congestion and air pollution problems. An ETC is the organization's key contact person providing commuting information to employees and liaison activities with transit agencies and local jurisdictions. The ETC creates marketing strategies, administers employee ridesharing programs, and measures results. Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH): GRH programs provide an emergency ride home for employees who commute to work in a ridesharing mode and have an illness or emergency. Typically, an employee can take a cab ride home and charge the ride to their employer's account or be reimbursed for the expense. High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV): a passenger vehicle carrying more than a specified minimum number of passengers. HOVs include carpools, vanpools, and buses. HOV requirements are often indicated as 3+ (three or more passengers required) or 4+ (four or more passengers required). HOV Lane: This is a traffic lane limited to carrying high occupancy vehicles (HOVs) and certain other qualified vehicles. HOT Lanes (High Occupancy Toll Lanes): HOV facilities that allow lower occupancy vehicles, such as solo drivers, to use the facility if they pay a toll. This offers users three options: drive alone on an unpriced but congested general purpose lane, drive alone and pay to use a less congested lane, or rideshare (carpool, vanpool or ride transit) to use a less congested lane without any additional fee. Mobility: The movement of people and goods. Mobility Management(Also called Transportation Demand Management): Various strategies that change travel behavior(how, when and where people travel) in order to increase transport system efficiency and achieve specific objectives such as reduced traffic congestion, road and parking cost savings, increased safety, improved mobility for non-drivers, energy conservation and pollution emission reductions. Non-motorized Transportation (also known as Active Transportation and Human Powered Transportation) includes Walking, Bicycling, Small-Wheeled Transport(skates, skateboards, push scooters and hand carts) and Wheelchair travel. Parking Management: Strategies aimed at making better use of available parking supply. Parking management strategies include preferential parking or price discounts for carpools and/or short- term parkers, and disincentives, prohibitions and price supplements for those contributing more to congestion. Parking Pricing: Strategy to reduce automobile use by requiring motorists to pay directly for using parking facilities. Time variable parking pricing can be used as a congestion reduction strategy. p 9 P 9p 9 9 9Y Parking Cash-Out: This means that people (typically commuters, and sometimes residents of multi-family housing) who are offered a free parking space are also offered the cash equivalent when they use alternative transportation modes and so do not impose parking costs. Ridesharing: Ridesharing is any cooperative effort of two or more people sharing a motor vehicle traveling to a common destination, such as a work site. Carpools and vanpools are common forms of ridesharing. Smart Growth: Land use development practices that create more resource efficient and livable communities, with more accessible land use patterns, an alternative to sprawl. Sprawl: Dispersed, low-density, single-use, automobile dependent land use patterns. Stakeholder: Individuals or groups that are affected by a decision and have an interest in its outcome. Teleworking: Teleworking involves the use of telephones, computers, and other technology to work from a location other than a conventional office. Transportation Demand Management (TDM): Various strategies that change travel behavior (how, when and where people travel) in order to increase transport system efficiency and achieve specific objectives such as reduced traffic congestion, road and parking cost savings, increased safety, improved mobility for non-drivers, energy conservation and pollution emission reductions. Also called Mobility Management. Transportation Management Association (TMA): A TMA is a partnership or organization that brings interested parties together to work on transportation issues. Vanpool: A vanpool consists of seven to fifteen people sharing their commute in a passenger van, generally riding to the same place of employment. Vehicle Miles Traveled: Number of miles a vehicle has traveled for a commute.