HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09171991 - TC.3 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on September 17, 1991 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Schroder, Torlakson and McPeak
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisors Fanden and Powers
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 91/ 629
SUBJECT: Supporting the Preparation and Administration of a Transportation
Demand Management Program for West Contra Costa County
WHEREAS, the passage of the Measure C, "Contra Costa Transportation
Improvement and Growth Management Program" , and the Proposition 111,
"Congestion Management Program", requires each jurisdiction to adopt a
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program; and
WHEREAS, A TDM Policy and Model TDM Ordinance was adopted by the Contra
Costa Transportation Authority in June 1991, establishing TDM policy
requirements and permitting flexibility in the design and administration of
individual TDM programs to allow the programs to meet local and sub-area
needs; and
WHEREAS, TDM is intended to reduce traffic congestion by promoting
alternative transportation methods, such as ridesharing, transit, bicycles,
park-and-ride lots, and other strategies; and
WHEREAS, the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee
(WCCTAC) , through a "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement" , is the West Contra
Costa Regional Transportation Planning Committee charged with assessing the
transportation needs and coordinating the actions of its member jurisdictions
with regard to transportation issues; and
WHEREAS, the WCCTAC believes that administration of one sub-regional TDM
program tailored to the characteristics and needs of West Contra Costa County
would be more effective in reaching the intended program goals of CCTA's TDM
policy, and provide better service to businesses to facilitate compliance
with the TDM policy; and
WHEREAS, the WCCTAC, on August 30, 1991, adopted a resolution in support
of a proposal to prepare the required TDM ordinance and combined
implementation program for West Contra Costa County and fund development of
the program from its existing budget; and
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa is a member of the WCCTAC and a
party to the "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement" establishing the WCCTAC;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Contra Costa supports the proposal to develop a "West Contra Costa
TDM Ordinance and Implementation Program" which:
a) Meets the legal requirements of Measure C and Proposition 111;
b) Is completed for adoption prior to April 1, 1992, the submittal
date for Measure C Compliance Checklist;
C) Promotes partnership and cooperation between member jurisdictions,
transit operators, and the business community;
d) Is administered at the sub-regional level;
e) Is cost efficient in its preparation and administration;
f) Is equitable;
g) Is effective in encourage alternative transportation methods and
reducing traffic congestion;
h) Reflects the unique characteristics and needs of West Contra
Costa.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Sups ry or on t date shown.
Orig. Dept. : Community Development Department ATTESTED:
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PHIL BA HELOR,Clerk of the Board f
CC: WCCTAC (via CDD) (Juper4l and CoFidministrator
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