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Commuter Connections FY 2006 Work Program

Learn about the history, benefits, and cost effectiveness of the Commuter Connections program. Explore the restructuring proposal aiming for improved administration and efficiency. Discover the proposed new programs for FY 2006 and their impact on commuters and the environment.

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Commuter Connections FY 2006 Work Program

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  1. Commuter Connections FY 2006 Work Program National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board May 18, 2005

  2. History of Commuter Connections • Began as Commuter Club in 1974, offering computerized carpool/vanpool matching. • By mid 1980’s local rideshare agencies joined the Commuter Club and changed its name to Ridefinders Network. • In mid 1990’s Ridefinders changed it’s name to Commuter Connections to incorporate TERMS adopted by TPB to meet regional air quality conformity.

  3. Benefits of Commuter Connections • Jurisdictions • Reduction in traffic congestion due to commuters, easing goods movement and tourist travel • Reduction in emissions • Support of local efforts to attract and retain employers • Employers • Recruitment/Retention • Workers • More commute options • Reduced stress/costs/time • Improved quality of life

  4. Benchmarking TDM -- Census Rankings for Carpools

  5. Total Daily Impacts of Commuter Connections Programs MeasureReductions • Vehicle Trips 111,413 • Vehicle Miles of Travel 1,959,263 • Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 2.3 Tons • Volatile Organic 1.22 Tons Compounds (VOC)

  6. Cost Effectiveness of Commuter Connections • Cost per Vehicle Trip $0.15 Reduced • Cost per Vehicle Mile of $0.01 Travel Reduced • Cost per ton of NOx $ 6,000 Reduced • Cost per ton of VOC $12,000 Reduced

  7. Why Restructure? • Funding shares need to be revisited • States need flexibility in implementing certain program components based on policy • COG/TPB staff needs to streamline administration of the program

  8. Restructuring Proposal • Work Program will be similar to UPWP • Regional/Jurisdictional (e.g. Kiosks can be implemented by one state and not the others) • Program Areas redefined/streamlined • State TDM Work Group • Revised funding shares – Based on MSA population • New Programs

  9. Proposed FY 2006 CCWP Budget

  10. Original Program Element Descriptions & Use • Employer Outreach – Provides assistance to employers of 100 or more employees to voluntarily implement work based TDM programs. Participation Shares:DC MD VA 10% 69% 21% Total Employers: 3,698

  11. Original Program Element Descriptions & Use (con’t) • Guaranteed Ride Home Program – Provides alternative mode users with a free ride home in an unexpected emergency. Participation Shares: DC MD VA OTH* GRH Registrants by 3% 32% 63% 2% Home Jurisdiction GRH Registrants by 61% 10% 29% 0% Work Jurisdiction Total GRH Registrants: 31,773 * Other column includes DE,PA, and WV

  12. Original Program Element Descriptions & Use (con’t) • Commuter Operations Center – Provides information (carpool/vanpool matching, transit, bicycle, park & ride and HOV lane information) Participation Shares: DC MD VA OTH* Program Registrants by Home Jurisdiction 3% 48% 48% 1% Program Registrants by Work Jurisdiction 37% 36% 27% 0% Total Program Registrants: 24,992 * Other column includes DE,PA, and WV

  13. Original Program Element Descriptions & Use (con’t) • Employer Outreach for Bicycling – Provides assistance to employers to either start or expand a work based bicycling program and supports special events such as Bike To Work Day. Participation Shares: DC MD VA OTH* Percentage of Cyclists 20% 26% 53% <1% Participating in 2004 Bike to Work Day (BTWD) by Home Jurisdiction Total 2004 BTWD Participants: 4,466 * Other column includes DE,PA, and WV

  14. Proposed Redefinition/Streamlining of Original Program Areas • Marketing components from the Commuter Operations Center, GRH, Telework Resource Center and Bike to Work Day consolidated under Mass Marketing. • Funding shown accounts for 75% of proposed budget. Remaining 25% is still under review.

  15. Proposed Redefinition/Streamlining of Original Program Areas (con’t) • Employer Outreach for Bicycling incorporated into Employer Outreach program. • Software Upgrades from Integrated Ridesharing incorporated into Commuter Operations Center.

  16. Proposed Redefinition/Streamlining of Original Program Areas (con’t) • Evaluation components from the Commuter Operations Center, GRH, Employer Outreach, Telework Resource Center, and Mass Marketing consolidated under Program Monitoring and Evaluation. • Kiosks redefined as a stand-alone program.

  17. Proposed Restructuring of Commuter Connections • Regional Program Areas • Commuter Operations Center • Guaranteed Ride Home • Mass Marketing • Program Monitoring and Evaluation • Regional and Jurisdictional Program Areas • Employer Outreach • Jurisdictional Program Areas • Telework • Regional InfoExpress Kiosks

  18. Conclusions and Next Steps • Commuter Connections Subcommittee reviewed draft Work Program at its May 17th meeting. • Tech Committee will receive draft Work Program for approval at its June 3rd meeting. • TPB will receive the final draft for approval at its June 15th meeting. • Restructured program begins July 1.

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