Division VII
CITY-WIDE PROGRAMS
CITY-WIDE PROGRAMS
Sections:
17.700.010 Purpose.
17.700.020 Definitions.
17.700.030 Applicability.
17.700.040 Exempt projects.
17.700.050 Occupancy calculation methods.
17.700.060 Transportation management plans for major and minor projects required.
17.700.070 Transportation management plan measures.
17.700.080 Transportation management plan-Evaluation criteria for trip reduction credits.
The purpose of the transportation systems management (TSM) program is to establish requirements for employers and developers to reduce traffic congestion, optimize use of the transportation system, and improve air quality, all in furtherance of the city's general plan goal to reduce vehicle miles traveled by 35 percent. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
As used in this chapter,
"Alternative commute mode" means a trip where the transportation method is other than a single-occupant vehicle.
"Buspool" means private or public fixed-route transportation service designed to carry eight or more persons.
"Carpool" means two or more persons commuting in a motorized vehicle to and from work.
"Ridesharing" means the cooperative effort of two or more persons traveling together using alternative commute modes.
"Shuttle bus" means a private or public transportation service providing short-distance, fixed-route passenger service, limited to specific destinations and connections, with parking lots or existing transit services.
"Single-occupant vehicle" means a motor vehicle occupied by one person for commute purposes.
"Taxipool" means a type of service which a public or private taxi operator provides daily commuter service for a group of preassembled subscribers on a prepaid or daily-fare basis, following a relatively fixed route and schedule.
"Traffic engineer" means the person appointed by the city manager to the office of traffic engineer pursuant to section 10.08.030.
"Transit" means public transportation, including bus or light rail services.
"Transportation coordinator" means an individual trained to promote and implement transportation system management program measures at the worksite.
"Transportation management association" means an individual or group responsible for the implementation of transportation system management program measures for the purpose of meeting alternative mode requirements for a specific geographical area. The acronym for "transportation management association" is "TMA."
"Transportation management plan" means a document detailing transportation system management program measures to relieve traffic congestion and reduce vehicle trips to and from work. The acronym for "transportation management plan" is "TMP."
"Transportation systems management" means measures to better utilize existing transportation facilities and services and promote alternative commute modes. The acronym for "transportation system management" is "TSM."
"Trip" means a single, one-direction vehicle movement.
"Vanpool" means a van that sits six or more people commuting to and from work.
"Vehicle parking facility" means any parking structure or parking area used for the purpose of parking vehicles. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
This chapter applies to the following development project types, as defined:
A. "Minor project," which means a development project that is expected to be the primary place of business of between 25 and 99 employees based on the employee generation rates in section 17.700.050.
B. "Major project," which means a development project that is expected to be the primary place of business of 100 or more employees, based on the employee generation rates in section 17.700.050.
C. "Expansion project," which means a development project that proposes structural expansion. If, after expansion, the project will be the primary place of business of between 25 and 99 employees, the project shall be deemed a minor project. If, after expansion, the project will be the primary place of business of 100 or more employees, the project shall be deemed a major project. The number of employees is determined based on the employee generation rates in section 17.700.050. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
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