Transcript Successful Funding and Resources - Contra Costa County Climate

511 Contra Costa
Lynn Overcashier
511 Contra Costa Program
Manager for Central/East
County
www.511contracosta.org
[email protected]
(925) 671-5277
511 versus 511 Contra Costa
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511 is the universal transportation information
number in the Country. In the Bay Area, it is
administered by MTC, along with 511.org.
MTC’s 511 Rideshare program
511.org/rideshare, houses the Bay Area’s
carpool/vanpool ridematch database and
employer outreach for 5 counties (Santa
Clara, Marin, Napa, Sonoma and Alameda)
MTC- delegated counties to conduct
employer outreach: CCC, San Mateo and SF
511 Contra Costa Background
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1988 - Measure C Ordinance –TDM Ordinance Requirements of Local
Jurisdictions/ 2004- Measure J Extended Requirements to include Ordinances
or Resolutions
1992- Established 4 Regional Offices, one in each of the four RTPC regions;
in 1997 the TRANSPAC and TRANSPLAN TDM Programs merged
Measure J – reauthorization of Measure C and TDM Ordinance/Resolution
requirements with line item for TDM
 Continued operation of Lamorinda School Bus Program and the
inauguration of TRAFFIX and other projects that reduce school related
congestion, or improve the safety of children traveling to and from
schools; Safe Transportation for Children category
2005 – Changed agency overall name to 511 Contra Costa
2010 – Changed 511 CC logo using national 511 logo standards
511 Contra Costa
Transportation Demand Management Program (TDM)
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Three 511 Contra Costa offices, serving all 20 jurisdictions
TRANSPAC/TRANSPLAN TDM - Central and East County
including Walnut Creek, Clayton, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Martinez,
Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood and unincorporated
County (Lynn Overcashier, office in Pleasant Hill)
SWAT TDM- South County including San Ramon, Danville,
Lamorinda cities and unincorporated County (Lisa Bobadilla,
Program Manager; office in San Ramon)
WCCTAC TDM-West County including the cities of San Pablo, El
Cerrito, Richmond, Hercules, Pinole and unincorporated County
(Linda Young, Program Manager; office in San Pablo)
Goals
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Reduce Traffic Congestion (Measure C & CMAQ funds)
 Maximize existing transportation infrastructure;
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Fulfill TDM Ordinance/Resolution requirements
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Demand management complements capital improvements
Promote the use of commute alternatives: including carpools, vanpools,
transit, bicycling, walking, telework, compressed work weeks; park & ride
lot use
Employer, residential and commuter services
Improve Air Quality (TFCA & CMAQ funds)
 BAAQMD Transportation Control Measures (TCM’s)
 Drive-alone vehicle trips reduced translates to
emissions reduction
 Delegated by MTC for Employer Outreach for Contra Costa
TDM Support Services to Cities/County
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TDM assistance for local jurisdictions
Municipal Assistance: TDM integrated into Conditions of
Approval; Carpool/Vanpool Preferential Parking, Schools,
Shuttles, Economic Development Promotions; TDM Plans
for Developments; TOD TDM, ‘Last Mile’ programs and
Bike/Ped Plan Consultations; Infrastructure (electric
charging stations, bike racks/lockers); Workshops
Community Outreach: Community Events; relocation
services and commute assistance for employers
Countywide Incentive Programs: offered directly to the
public and through Employer Outreach efforts
Special Projects: Real Time Rideshare Program, Shuttles,
Shadelands, etc.
Additional Support Services & Programs
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Electric Charging Stations/Electric Vehicle Leases/promotions
Website: www.511contracosta.org (also host the websites for
TRANSPAC and TRANSPLAN, www.transpac.us and
www.transplan.us
Bicycle Rack/Locker Project
Other Bike/Ped Programs; map distribution ; Bike mapper
iPhone app and on website
Rideshare Campaigns- (e.g. Bike to Work Day, Spare the Air)
Employer Services
iSmog app – Spare the Air, Don’t Light Tonight alerts
Caltrans Park and Ride lots – bike racks/lockers/maps
Transportation Demand Management
Employer and Residential Trip Reduction Programs
 The primary goal of the 511 Contra Costa (511 CC)
Employer TDM Program is to reduce traffic congestion
and improve air quality through the reduction of single
occupant car trips.
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511 CC provides technical assistance to employers and
promotes the implementation of the 511 Contra Costa
Countywide Incentive Programs.
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Commuter Incentive Programs are available to residents as
well as those who are employed anywhere in Contra Costa.
Countywide Incentive Programs
Travel Greener
Brochure:
 Vanpool, GRH,
Carpool & Transit
Programs
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Contra Costa
students,
residents and
employees
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Employer Support Services
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Complimentary services for employers:
 One-on-One employer/worksite consultations
 Transportation surveys
 Zip Code geo-maps for carpools/vanpools
 Transit access and information assistance
 Relocation services-assist with new commutes
 Transportation/Health Fairs
 Parking Management Programs/TDM Plans
 Telework/CWW/Bicycle racks & lockers
 Pre-Tax benefit program info- for employers and employees
 Last mile/first mile programs
Resources/Best Practices
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University of South Florida, National Center for
Transportation Research;
http://www.nctr.usf.edu/clearinghouse/
Best Workplaces for Commuters – EPA Program
through CUTR (Center for Urban Transportation) at
University of South Florida; Employer TDM Best
practices; www.bestworkplaces.org
National TDM and Telework Clearinghouse
Help Desk; www.nctr.usf.edu/clearing
TRANSP-TDM listserv
Victoria Transport Institute – TDM Encyclopedia
VMT Trip Reduction Strategies
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Telework – 511 CC has info on formalizing a telework program
Variable Work Hours - There are several types of Variable Work
Hours programs:
Compressed Work Week- Employees complete their required
number of weekly hours in fewer days than the typical five-day
workweek. For example, employees may work four 10-hour
workdays instead of the usual five 8-hour workdays in one week.
Flex-Time- Employees vary their start and end times while
maintaining a core set of work hours.
Staggered Work Schedules- Spread out the peak commuting period
to relieve traffic congestion around the worksite.
VMT Trip Reduction Strategies
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Preferential parking for carpools/vanpools
Land use – parking maximums
Charge for employee parking
CAP (Commute Alternative Program) – incentives given
to employees who take an alternative; monthly
prizes/vacation days off
Coupons for discounts at stores selling walking
shoes/bicycle equipment
Pre-tax benefits for transit riders or vanpoolers
Community Support Services
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Community Events
Newsletter Outreach
Program of the Week on
www.511contracosta.org
Twitter Followers
Facebook Followers
Library Events
School Events: Bike to School Days,
International Walk to School Day, etc.
School Services
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SchoolPool - Transit Ticket Incentive Program, carpool
ridematching and incentives
College Program (Class Pass for LMC), Transit Incentives
Street Smarts Diablo Region/SR2S: Bike/Ped safety training and
assemblies: Elementary School Program, Middle School Program
and High School Program for 10 jurisdictions and 123 schools
and 96,000+ students (Separate West County Street
Smarts/Street Wise program and SRV Street Smarts Programs)
TRAFFIX – yellow school bus program in SRV
Crossing Guard research/evaluations/options
Site assessments and small infrastructure improvements
Student Transit Incentive Programs
San Ramon Valley Program
Student Transit Ticket Program
High School Carpool Incentive
Programs
Safe Bike/Ped School Access
Central/East County Program
Site Assessments and Minor Improvements:
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Work with City Staff, School Administrators and
District Administrators
Provide small “mini grants” for improvements
Sidewalk installation
Bike fences/racks
Skateboard racks
Signage/Striping
Student Transit Pass Program
West County (WCCTAC)
 Summer reading program transit access
 Transit passes for school children
Electric Charging Stations
Central/East County Program
Workshop on December 5, 2012
 Intended for current users or all
interested Contra Costa
cities/public agencies
 Provide data on existing station
usage and charges
 Network with other staff
 Share future needs/interest
 Funding opportunities
 BAAQMD’s role
511 Contra Costa Contact Information
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Lynn Overcashier: (925) 671-5277
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South County: Lisa Bobadilla (925) 973-2651
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Corinne Dutra-Roberts (925) 969-1193
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Darlene Amaral (925) 973-2655
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West County: Linda Young (510) 215-3008
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