DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, PE, Director/City Engineer
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Transportation Demand Management
SUMMARY:
On September 12, 2017, Councilmembers Rey Saldana (District 4) and Ana Sandoval (District 7) submitted a Council Consideration Request (CCR) on creating a City program for developing and executing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies to increase use of mass transit, carpools, and other alternatives to the "one-person one-vehicle" daily commute pattern.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The US Department of Transportation (UDOT) defines Transportation Demand Management (TDM) as a set of strategies aimed at maximizing traveler choices. While traditional TDM programs have previously been defined as commute ridesharing, more recent programs have expanded in scope to focus on incentivizing a variety of transportation choices for commuters and visitors. TDM programs are implemented by a variety of agencies throughout the US including regional councils of government, state departments of transportation, transportation management associations, and local municipalities.
The City of San Antonio's Multimodal Transportation Plan and Sustainability Plan include goals to reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) per capita as well as strategies focused on incentivizing transportation alternatives and reducing travel demand. While the City and several partner agencies have some established programs that focus on promoting alternative transportation options, a singular, robust program focused on TDM does not exist. Examples of current programs include the following:
* City of San Antonio's San Antonio Bikes program improves cycling and pedestrian safety by focusing on infrastructure accessibility, directness, and continuity while raising awareness about "muscle-powered" transportation. This is achieved through a coordinated effort of planning, engineering, policy devel...
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