(A) Whereas,state law establishing requirements for development of a county-wide Congestion Management Program (AB 471 & 1791) mandates the inclusion of a Trip Reduction and Travel Demand Element Ordinance; and
(B) Whereas, other Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program requirements have been adopted for the region including Regulation XV and Appendix IV-C Control Measures of the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP); and
(C) Whereas,generally increased traffic congestion contributes to significant deterioration in air quality; increased the inefficient use of energy resources; and adversely impacts public and private sector economies due to reduced productivity of the work force; and
(D) Whereas, various efforts underway including the Congestion Management Program (CMP) recognize and encourage the use of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies to increase mobilty and improve the general efficiency of the transportation system by enhancing vehicle flow and shifting demand on existing transportation facilities; and
(E) Whereas, implementation of TDM strategies at the local government level would provide significant public benefits by improving air quality; enhancing the effectiveness of the existing transportation system; and reducing energy requirements; and
(F) Whereas, coordinated TDM efforts among all local jurisdictions in the County can contribute to air quality improvements, energy conservation, and decreases in the levels of noise and traffic congestion;
(Ord. 1116, passed 4-1-92)