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ALTEPJ~T~VES CONSIDERED - WEP Work related trips are approximately 25% of all trips and represents a significant concentration of trips during a narrow window of facility demand or peak period. This opportunity for trip reduction was examined in greater detail by the task force. Two types of employer based TDM strategies were modeled by LCOG on five sub-areas in the Eugene-Springfield region. The strategies were grouped by employer support strategies and employer incentive strategies. Each strategy or package of strategies was modeled twice, once as a voluntary strategy and once a~s a mandatory strategy. Voluntary and mandatory refer to the implementation conditions~ The selection of either voluntary or mandatory determines the participation rates of employers in the TDM strategy or program. Rates were based on actual program results documented elsewhere from around the country. Employer support strategies were packaged into two complete programs. The two programs considered for study were: Modest Em pj~rt Package. - Rideshare (carpool and transit) information activities tied in w~th area~wSde matching, and a IA time transportation coordinator. Rates range from a low of 0.1% fbr voluntary to a high of 0.4% trip reduction in work trip VMT by sub-area. Strong_E p~gPaekag~ - In-house rideshare matching and information services, preferential parking for ride sharers, flexible schedules, a guaranteed ride home program, and a full-time transportation coordinator. Rates range from a low of 2;4% ~br voluntary to a high of 10.5% trip reduction in work trip VMT by sub-area. Employer incentive strategies involve changes in the cost per day (in parking or fare) to single~ occupant vehicles (SOVs), carpools, vanpools, and transit users. For example, a reduction in transit fare of $0.75 and an increase in parking of $1.00 would have double affect on SOV. Transit Fare Reduction - Rates range from a low of 0% for voluntary to a high of 0.4% trip reduction in work trip VMT by sub-area. Parking ~r~.c~ng Increase - Rates range from a low of 0~2% for voluntary to a high of 6.0% for trip reduction in work trip VMT by sub-area. Wh~le work related trips are one segment of VMT, there are additional strategies that were evaluated for broader application and corresponding benefit to VMT reduction. Several TDM strategies were considered and evaluated by the task force to go beyond work related VMT reduction. The findings of the TDM Task Force resulted in the following: Mandatory Em orr Programs - 2.5% reduction in total VMT, assuming strong employer package as defined above. ~-reduction Ordinances - not supported by the Task Fome Transk Strate~ - 1% reduction in total VMT, assumes a $0.75 trip fare reduction. Parking Price Increases - 2.5% reduction in total VMT, assumes SOV increase in the downtown area of $2.00 and carpool fee were increased by $0.40. HOV ~Lanes - 1% reduction in total VMT, assumes some shift from transit to carpool. Fuel Price Increases - 0.3% reduction in total VMT, assumes an increase of $0.06 per gallon that was being contemplated by the legislature. Telecommuting - voluntary 0.5% and mandatory 2.1%, assumes strategy would only affect work related trips. ~e conclusions from TDM Task Force and LCOG study efforts show that a reduction o__f ~.~ust under 10% reduction in total VMT can be justified wkh a relatively high level of acceptance. EXHIEt~T C-2 - FINDINGS 10