A. Trip Reduction Required. Applicable developments shall incorporate facilities and/or programs sufficient to attain a twelve- (12-) percent, work-related trip reduction from the expected number of trips as indicated in the Trip Generation Handbook published by the institute of Traffic engineers (iTE). Trip reductions shall be calculated in compliance with standards established by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and/or the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
B. Trip Reduction Plans. All applicable developments or businesses shall submit a trip reduction plan to reduce work-related vehicle trips by twelve (12) percent. The plan shall be submitted for approval at least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy in the case of a new development or prior to the issuance or renewal of a business license in the case of new or existing business where no new development is proposed.
C. Trip Reduction Methods. Trip reduction facilities and programs provided in compliance with the provisions of this chapter may include, but are not limited to:
1. Preferential parking for carpool vehicles;
2. Bicycle parking and shower facilities:
3. Information center for transportation alternatives;
4. Rideshare vehicle loading areas;
5. Vanpool vehicle accessibility;
6. Bus stop improvements;
7. On-site child care facilities;
8. Local transportation systems management and road improvements;
9. Contributions to support regional facilities designed to reduce vehicle trips and miles traveled;
10. On-site amenities (e.g., cafeterias. restaurants. and automated teller machines) and other services that would eliminate the need for additional trips;
11. Alternative work schedules/flex-time:
12. Telecommuting or work-at-home programs including providing incentives through the provision of equipment and supplies and the establishment of satellite work centers.
13. Financial and other incentives (e.g., bus pass. flex-time) to encourage employees to rideshare and use alternative modes of transportation;
14. Reschedule truck delivery schedules and routing to avoid congested areas and minimize peak hour travel; and
15. Other measures that can exhibit a reduction in vehicle trips and further the purpose of this chapter.
(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)