Transportation Coordinator Training 2007

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1 Transportation Coordinator Training 2007 Travel Reduction Program (TRP) WELCOME Pima Association of Governments

2 1. Agenda 2. Name Plate with TRP Results 3. Pocket Folder 4. Handouts

3 Impact Savings From Million Driving Miles Using TRP survey response data 4.5 Million Gallons of Gasoline Using 20 miles per gallon (average cars) 36.3 Million Dollars Using 40.5 cents per mile (IRS Standard Mileage Rate for 2005) 3.9 Million Pounds of Pollution Using 1 pound of pollution per 23 miles driven (EPA model)

4 Travel Reduction Ordinance (TRO) Law Started in 1989 Reduce Traffic Improve Air Quality Major Employers = >100 Home to Work Trips

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6 Regional Transportation Authority $2.1 billion regional transportation plan approved by Pima County voters on May 16, 2006, includes roadway, transit, safety and environmental improvements.

7 TRP Regional Task Force (TRP RTF) 20 Members 10 Major Employers 6 Jurisdictions 2 Public Interest 2 Voluntary Participants

8 Rules & Regulations TRO Transportation Coordinator Alternate Mode Information Conduct Survey TRP Plan Compliance

9 Goals AMU = Alternate Mode Usage or Special Programs Only One Day a Week Required! VMT = Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduce miles from home to work

10 Compliance Goals Start TRP = Baseline (Year Zero) Year 1 = 15% Year 2 = 20% Year 3 = 25% Each Additional Year = 1% Increase in AMU (VMT Goal = 1.5% decrease when site meets 25% AMU)

11 Regional Results 2005 SRR 86.4% (Employees Surveyed 113,242) AMU 30.4% (Up from 29.2% in 2004) VMT 57.4 Miles (Up from 57.1 miles in 2004)

12 Regional Strategies Regional Vanpool Incentive Program (VIP)

13 Attend Training Survey Analysis Report Delivered to CEO and TC Distribute and Collect Surveys - 90 Days From Start Month Survey Analysis Report Is Created And Reviewed Deliver Surveys to PAG TRP Processes Surveys Plan Is Due 9 Weeks From Date Survey Analysis Report Delivered Draft Plan Due Two Weeks Before The Final Plan Due Date Plan Due

14 CEO Letter 2007 TRP Plan Will Consist of: Employer s commitment to the ordinance Site & Employee Information Page Update information about site and employee workforce Continued

15 Plan Activities Page New, Implemented, Discontinued, Comments, Good Faith Financial Page Reports the Previous Year Staff Time, Out-Of-Pocket and Administrative Costs Glossary of Activities Definition of TRP Activities

16 Audits and PASRs (Plan Activity Status Review) Companies that have not met their TRO goal for two survey years (Audit) Companies that have completed their first compliance year survey (PASR) (pending approval)

17 Marketing Tools Web Resources Air Quality Trivia Carpool Myth Busters Employer Site Strategies ZIP Code Map Sun Tran Information Clip Art available at or upon request

18 Let s Take a Break 10 Minutes Check Out the Information Table

19 2007 TRP Survey Masters Survey Masters Contain: Cover Page Mandatory Survey - 8 Questions Sample Survey Review

20 2007 TRP Survey Question 1 Must have a number Question 2 One-way minutes Question 3 One-way miles Question 4 Motorized vehicle/type

21 2007 TRP Survey continued Question 5 Full-Time/Part-Time Question 6 Work Schedule (Other Indicate days/hours per week) Question 7 Arrive & Leave Time (Work Site Major Cross Streets) Question 8 Home ZIP Code

22 Key Points for TRP Survey Minimum SRR is 70% Re-Survey if Less Than 70% Surveys Due 90 days or Less From Start Month Survey Full-Time and Part-Time Employees Paper Copy and/or Electronic Version Spanish Survey Available

23 How to Copy the Survey Copy Survey Squarely on Page at 100% Duplex Cover Page with Survey Page CEO Letter Separate from Survey Write Clearly with Dark Pen or Pencil

24 How NOT to Copy the Survey Do Not Copy Survey on Neon or Dark Paper Do Not Fax or Use Faxed Copies Do Not Use White Out on Surveys Do Not staple anything to the Survey

25 Electronic Survey Need Internet Connection Electronic and Paper OK Contact Employer Rep to Start Need Password and Number of Employees Confirmations SAVE Them All Survey Requirements Apply

26 How To Survey Meetings Pay Check Distribution Support Memo From Management By Department Company Events Make it Fun

27 Incentives to Return Surveys Food (Pizza, Bagels, Snacks, Candy) Drawings for Prizes Company Provided Departmental Competition Gift Certificates Company Provided

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29 Before Returning Surveys Verify Surveys are Completed Correctly Question 1 no or Count Surveys Complete TRP Survey Transmittal

30 2007 TRP Survey Transmittal (Return with Surveys) Employer Site Name Surveys Distributed Surveys Completed Date of Distribution Completed by Interviews/Phone? Special Programs Signature/Date

31 How to Return Surveys By/Before Due Date Deliver to PAG 4 th Floor Reception Monday-Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Deliver by Certified Mail UPS Fed Ex Deliver by Courier Service Call your ER to Pick Up/Expected Delivery DO NOT SEND REGULAR MAIL! No Tracking

32 Wrap Up Q & A Evaluation Thank You