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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Costa
FROM: TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Count
DATE: April 7, 1997
SUBJECT: Adopt Revised County Transportation Systems Management Ordinance
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
1 . Introduce an ordinance of the County of Contra Costa, repealing Ordinance 94-
27 and adopting new policies, purposes, goals and objectives for Transportation
Systems Management (Exhibit A), waive first reading, and set May 6, 1997 for
adoption.
2. Accept annual report on County Employee TSM Program
FISCAL IMPACT
None to County General Fund. The costs of administering the transportation systems
management (TSM) program are funded by Measure C return-to-source funds.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Measure C (1988), the County's sales tax ordinance for transportation improvements
and growth management, and the state Congestion Management Program, which
provides state gas tax revenues to local jurisdictions, each require local jurisdictions
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cc: RTPC's (via CDD) PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERKOF
R. Drake, CDD THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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TSM Ordinance
April 7, 1997
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to implement Transportation Systems Management (TSM) programs in order to be eligible for funds.
Until 1995, these programs consisted of trip reduction ordinances, which required employers of 100
or more employees to conduct annual surveys of their employees and to implement programs to
promote the use of alternative modes of transportation by their employees. These local ordinances
were also used to implement the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Trip Reduction
Regulation, which was intended to improve air quality.
Senate Bill 437, which became effective on January 1 , 1996, prohibits mandatory employer-based
trip reduction programs. As a result, the Air District suspended its program. In order to comply with
Measure C and the Congestion Management Program without violating SB 437, the Contra Costa
Transportation Authority developed a new model TSM ordinance which expresses the jurisdictions'
committment to reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion, and establishes goals and objectives
for voluntary TSM efforts. Adoption of the ordinance will be a condition for receiving Measure C
return to source funds in the future. The County Counsel's office has reviewed the ordinance and
has modified it slightly to be applicable to the County.
ANNUAL REPORT ON COUNTY EMPLOYEE TSM PROGRAM G
Each year the Community Development Department submits a report to the Board of Supervisors on
the status of the County Employee TSM Program. As one of the largest employers in Contra Costa,
the County had previously been required by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
(BAAQMD), Measure C (1988) and the state-mandated Congestion Management Program to
participate in programs to help its employees find alternatives to driving alone to work. As indicated
above, these requirements were voided in 1996 by the passage of state legislation. However, the
Board of Supervisors in 1996 reiterated its support for continuing to offer these programs to County
employees on a voluntary basis.
During 1996, the County launched the GO BIKE!program, which is funded by grants and is directed
at expanding the opportunities for bicycle transportation in the County. The program is staffed by
two contract employees housed in County offices. While the program is directed at increasing
bicycle use among all residents and employees in the County, it also benefits County employees.
Among the activities of this program which benefit County employees are the provision of bicycle
parking facilities at County offices, the placement of destination signs on bikeway routes, and the
acquisition of funding to develop a comprehensive bicycle circulation system in the County.
In previous years, the Board has taken a number of actions which together comprise the County
Employee TSM Program. The Board has authorized use of County vehicles as carpools, flexible work
schedules, preferred parking for carpools and designation of on-site employee transportation
coordinators at County work sites, which serve as a conduit for information on commute
alternatives. In 1995, the Board adopted a policy allowing County employees to telecommute,
subject to the approval of their departments. The County has obtained grants to fund the purchase
of four vans for employee vanpools and for acquisition of equipment for the pilot telecommuting
program.
The Community Development Department manages the Employee TSM program. Staff will continue
these programs during 1997, subject to the Board's concurrence. The effectiveness of these
programs is reflected on Exhibit B, which summarizes the results of the 1995 employee
transportation survey at work sites of 100 or more employees. The total number of employees at
these 14 work sites was 2325. The percentage of employees using alternatives to driving alone in
that survey ranged from 37% to 11 %. As indicated in the table, carpooling was the most popular
alternative mode of transportation to work.
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EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. 97-
(AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 94-27,
AND ADOPTING NEW POLICIES, PURPOSES, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
FOR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT)
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa ordains as follows:
SECTION I. BACKGROUND.
Pursuant to the requirements of Contra Costa County Measure C on the 1988
General Ballot, each jurisdiction within Contra Costa County was required, as a
condition of receiving Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds from the
one-half cent sales tax imposed by Measure C, to adopt a Transportation
Systems Management ("TSM") Ordinance or other mitigation measures to
promote the use of carpools, vanpools, and park and ride lots.
Pursuant to the Measure C requirement, the Contra Costa Transportation
Authority (the "Authority") drafted and adopted a model TSM Ordinance for use
by local jurisdictions in developing local ordinances for adoption and
implementation.
In 1989 the California Legislature enacted amendments to the California
Government Code imposing separate requirements under the Congestion
Management Programs for local jurisdictions to adopt trip reduction and travel
demand ordinances.
Pursuant to such requirements, the Authority revised its model TSM Ordinance
to incorporate trip reduction and travel demand requirements.
The County of Contra Costa adopted Ordinance No. 94-27 on April 19, 1994 (the
Transportation Demand Management ("TDM") Ordinance), which required
participation by employers in trip reduction programs.
In 1994 the County of Contra Costa assigned the implementation of the
ordinance to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees in order to more
consistently comply with multiple legislative mandates requiring trip reduction
ordinances and programs.
The California Legislature in 1995 passed legislation prohibiting local
jurisdictions from enforcing mandatory employer trip reduction programs.
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The jurisdictions of Contra Costa County, working through the Contra Costa
Transportation Authority, have decided to continue voluntary trip reduction
programs, and to formalize these arrangements in an ordinance.
The County of Contra Costa intends to continue its participation in the TSM
Programs managed by the Regional Transportation Planning Committees.
SECTION II. FINDINGS.
A. Transportation Systems Management has the potential to reduce vehicle
trips and vehicle emissions more efficiently and cost-effectively than major
roadway improvements.
B. Since 1992, the Authority has committed both Measure C and Transportation
Fund for Clean Air ("TFCA") funds to the four Regional Transportation Planning
Committees for the attainment of Measure C and Clean Air Plan goals.
C. In compliance with the requirements of the TDM Ordinance, large employers
were required to develop and implement trip reduction programs at work sites
and, implementation of the TDM Ordinance was delegated to the four Regional
Transportation Planning Committees.
D. The Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan adopted by the Contra
Costa Transportation Authority incorporates each Regional Transportation
Planning Committee's Action Plan for Routes of Regional Significance, which
includes specific TSM/TDM goals and objectives.
E. Over the past four years, the County has worked with the four regional
TDM programs to reduce vehicular trips and emissions at employment sites as
required by the TDM Ordinance, as well as in school and residential areas
where programs have been implemented.
F. Since 1994, TDM efforts have been expanded to include programs covering
aspects of the transportation system in addition to employer programs, including
enhancement of transit and bicycle facilities, residential and commuter transit
incentive promotions, incorporation of new technologies such as Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS) and strategies such as Early Deployment Program
(EDP), expanded school ridematching outreach to include all schools and
community colleges in Contra Costa, and land use policy coordination and
related enhancements.
G. The County acknowledges that cooperation with other local jurisdictions and
regions has the potential to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of these
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efforts; accordingly, the Board of Supervisors directs staff to take steps to
implement TSM measures in accordance with the policies, goals and objectives
set forth herein, and in cooperation with the Regional Transportation Planning
Committees.
SECTION III. REPEAL OF TDM ORDINANCE. Ordinance No. 94-27 is
hereby repealed.
SECTION IV. ADOPTION OF A NEW TSM PURPOSES, GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES.
A. The following purposes, goals and objectives are adopted in order to assist
staff in the implementation of TSM programs:
L To promote maximum efficiency in the existing transportation system
and to further the transportation goals of the Measure C Growth
Management Program, Contra Costa's Congestion Management Program
and the Bay Area Clean Air Plan by:
(a) Promoting and encouraging the use of transit, ridesharing, bicycling,
walking, flexible work hours, compressed work week schedules, and
telecommuting as alternatives to driving alone to work;
(b) Incorporating these goals and objectives into the land use review and
planning process;
(c) Developing proactive programs and/or projects either alone or in
conjunction with other jurisdictions aimed at achieving these goals;
(d) Considering the incorporation of appropriate technology designed to
facilitate traffic flow, provide transit and highway information, provide
transportation alternatives, and related technology into the transportation
system;
(e) Educating County employees, employers, residents and students
regarding the benefits and availability of commute alternatives;
(f) Working with transit agencies to better serve Contra Costa County
residents;
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(g) Encouraging the most cost-effective, broad-based and wide range of
transportation improvement projects aimed at achieving congestion relief;
and
(h) Cooperating with other jurisdictions, the private sector, and transit
operators in planning and implementing transportation programs.
2. To reflect an ongoing commitment to expand TSM efforts beyond
employer-based trip reduction programs, in order to achieve traffic
congestion management and air quality goals; and
3. To comply with applicable state and federal laws as well as with
Measure C Growth Management Program requirements pertaining to
TSM.
B. The goal of this ordinance is to ensure the continuation of a proactive TSM
program effort aimed at reducing vehicle trips, vehicle emissions and traffic
congestion in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
C. The objective of this ordinance is to establish the following policies:
1. To participate, in conjunction with other jurisdictions and in a
proactive effort to support and develop projects which will achieve the
Measure C TSM/TDM goals as described in the Action Plans of the
Regional Transportation Planning Committees, the Countywide
Comprehensive Transportation Plan, the Measure C Strategic Plan, the
Congestion Management Plan and/or the Bay Area Clean Air Plan. Such
participation may include, but need not be limited to:
(a) Promotion and encouragement of the use of transit, ridesharing,
bicycling, walking, flexible work hours, compressed work week schedules,
telecommuting and other alternatives to driving alone to work; and
(b) Adoption of projects incorporating appropriate technology designed to
facilitate traffic flow, provide transit and highway information and related
technology; and
2. To incorporate these goals, objectives and policies as appropriate, into
the land use review and planning process.
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SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days
after passage, and within 15 days after passage shall be published once with the
names of the Supervisors voting for and against it in the Contra Costa Times, a
newspaper published in this County.
PASSED on by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: PHIL BATCHELOR,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
and County Administrator
By
Deputy Clerk Board Chair
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