TDM: Bridge to Sustainability

Ever wonder how much empty space is used by your vehicle? The same forty people in a bus The same forty people walking and cycling! Forty people commuting in SOV’s

WHY Once upon a time we did it differently Once upon a time we did it differently 9 out of 10 9 out of 10 Steel tracks, electric motors – large, cool, clean, quiet, comfortable Steel tracks, electric motors – large, cool, clean, quiet, comfortable

Why Universities Have Been Leaders in TDM Control over issues that effect transportation choices – Control over issues that effect transportation choices – Parking, parking, and did I mention, parking? Cost Cost Convenience Convenience Availability Availability Transportation Alternatives Transit Transit Cycling, Walking Cycling, Walking Carpool/Vanpool Carpool/Vanpool Carsharing/Bikesharing, etc… Carsharing/Bikesharing, etc…

TDM at a Land Grant University (Cow College) 29,000+ Students 29,000+ Students 6,000+ Faculty & Staff 6,000+ Faculty & Staff 2,600 Acres 2,600 Acres Main Campus is built on an in-fill philosophy, so that it will take no more than 15 minutes to walk from one academic building to another. Main Campus is built on an in-fill philosophy, so that it will take no more than 15 minutes to walk from one academic building to another.

Commuter Alternatives Program Bike, Bus & Walk - Free  Emergency Ride Back  15 Daily Hangtags/Semester Carpool  Permit costs 30% less  Reserved Parking Areas  Emergency Ride Back  5 Daily Hangtags/Semester Local Transit – Fare Free Paid for by:  Student Fees  Percentage of Employee Permit Sales Regional Transit  Monthly passes subsidized 25% Employee Vanpool  Reserved Parking Space  Emergency Ride Back  5 Daily Hangtags/Semester

TDM in College Town within Rapid Growth Region ■ 1789 Charter – Oldest State University ■ 27,000+ Students 11,000+ Faculty & Staff (Includes Hospital) 11,000+ Faculty & Staff (Includes Hospital) 732 Contiguous Acres New Acres 732 Contiguous Acres New Acres Main Campus “people’s university” built around an open park-like quadrangle: Invite community into the world of higher learning. Main Campus “people’s university” built around an open park-like quadrangle: Invite community into the world of higher learning.

HOW Commuter Rewards Program – 5,600+ members Commuter Rewards Program – 5,600+ members Partners, partners, partners! Partners, partners, partners! Growing fleet of alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles Growing fleet of alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles Senate’s SAFETEA- LU Senate’s SAFETEA- LU - Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users

Partnership Opportunities  Your State’s Department of Transportation  Federal Enhancement Grants (CMAQ, SAFETEA-LU)  Local Government  Regional Government  MPO  Developers  TMAs  Your Organization’s HR department for compressed workweek and telework

CHALLENGES Mandate on how State University Transportation is funded.  Receipt-supported.  Parking Permit Revenues  NC situation Alternative Transportation Costs Internal Partnerships  Support by Decision-makers Changing paradigms  Telework

Resources Opportunities Tipping Point: AASHE AASHE Sustainability Report Card Sustainability Report Card Win-Win – Victoria Transport Win-Win – Victoria Transport Telework 101 for Managers Telework 101 for Managers ACT University Council ACT University Council Tax Benefits – IRS Codes, APTA Tax Benefits – IRS Codes, APTA

Questions or further discussion: Claire Kane TDM Coordinator, Department of Public Safety UNC-Chapel Hill (919) Debby Freed Alternative Transportation Manager Virginia Tech