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RAPC Travel Demand Management Pinecrest Supports and Services Center. Phase 2: Data Collection Findings and Future Steps. The Context : Transportation is always changing…. Revenue sources for financing transportation projects are limited. The costs of automobile reliance has soared.
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RAPC Travel Demand ManagementPinecrest Supports and Services Center Phase 2: Data Collection Findings and Future Steps
Revenue sources for financing transportation projects are limited. The costs of automobile reliance has soared.
What is Travel Demand Management? • Managing travel demand is about providing travelers, regardless whether they drive alone, with travel choices, such as work location, route, time of travel and mode. (FHWA, 2006) • As we are unable to build roads fast enough to accommodate growth and demand, travel demand management begins to play a more vital role in congestion reduction, safety and overall system preservation. (RAPC TDM Proposal, 2010)
Phases RAPC is completing the program in five phases. • Phase 1: Employer Selection. • Phase 2: Data Collection. • Phase 3: Commuter Choice Decision Support System Guidance Tool Completion. • Phase 4: TDM Technique Selection and Implementation • Phase 5: Annual Evaluation.
Phase 2: Data Collection Two Studies: Traffic Count Commuter Survey Purposes of Phase 2: • Identify travel characteristics of Pinecrest Center commuters; • Collect information for Commuter Choice Decision Support System Guidance Tool; • Develop a framework of a coordinated, integrated and balanced commuter choice program and strategy.
Traffic Count Findings The traffic counter was placed immediate inside of the main entrance of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
Weekday average reaches 3059 vehicles/day. Weekend average is 1415 v/d.
Multiple peak hours through out the day. Busy from 4am to 10pm.
Commuter Survey Findings • Distributed 1300 surveys • 461 returned • 461/1300=35% Return Rate
1. What time do you arrive at work and what time do you leave?
2. How long does it typically take you to travel from home to work?
12. Would you switch to alternative commute modes if you were offered the following:
Conclusions • Overall, Pinecrest employees are generally satisfied with the routine of traveling from home to work. • Three major infrastructure related concerns: 1. Intersection of Pinecrest Dr. and Military Hwy needs safety improvement. 2. Alternative exit is needed on ground. 3. Sidewalk/ bike lane is needed on Pinecrest Dr. • 20% of the commuters show interests in alternative transportation information. • 30% of the commuters would switch to alternative transportation modes if they were offered certain facilities, financial aid or flexible working time.
Next Step • Phase 3 Complete the Commuter Choice Decision Support System Guidance Tool • Phase 4 Implementation • Employee Shuttle? • Ride Share Program? • Alternative Exit? • Transit Benefits? • Primary Parking? • Flexible Working Time? • ….
Thank you! • Questions? • Commuter Choice Decision Support System http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/PrimerDSS/guidancetool/step1.htm?i=