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Saltworks Proposa/- Transportation Group Summary Report (22 January 2010) 7A - ATTACHMENT NO.4 Page 33 CHAPTER 6 - TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT & ALTERNATIVE MODES 6.1 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TOM) PROGRAM The TOM program is described on page V-57 of the Statement of Justification. Potential components are identified, including on-site carshare and bikeshare programs and casual carpool area. The supplemental memorandum dated October 15, 2009 has additional information on the TOM plan and identifies recommended actions that could be included in the plan. The supplemental data also identified some case studies of communities with TOM programs. The Applicant is proposing to establish a Transportation Management Association (TMA) to coordinate the community's transportation planning. The TMA would have a permanent funding mechanism and would be responsible for maintaining the TOM program. 6.1.1 Key Issues TOM programs and TMAs have been found to reduce vehicle trips, especially single-occupant vehicle trips during peak travel periods. However, the specific TOM program components to be provided by the project are not clearly identified in the application and Statement of Justification. 6.1.2 Conclusions to Transportation Demand Management Program In order to prepare a CEQA analysis, the specific TOM program components that are guaranteed to be provided by the project need to be clearly stated in the project description in order for the environmental analysis to include associated vehicle trip reductions. If trip reductions are included in a CEQA analysis and the project were approved, there would need to be a system for monitoring the success of the program required by the City. Based on the information provided, the TOM implementation and monitoring would be the responsibility of the proposed TMA. Without specified components or a monitoring system, any CEQA analysis would need to take a conservative approach and use little or no reduction. If a conservative approach were taken, specific TOM components and/or trip reduction goals could be addressed as a mitigation measure, which would be an alternative approach and could be considered and developed during an environmental analysis. 6.2 PARKING MANAGEMENT The Applicant is proposing a progressive parking policy limiting the amount of parking to reduce traffic congestion, promote transit use, and reduce air pollution. Parking supply rates would be below current city requirements and parking would be "unbundled" from land uses. For example, some residential units might not come with parking, but a parking space could be purchased if desired. Parking program components that would be considered are discussed on pages V-58 and V-59 of the Statement of Justification and primarily involve charging for parking. The supplemental memorandum dated October 15, 2009 has additional information and recommended actions. 6.2.1 Key Issues As with the TOM program, the specific components that will be included in the Parking Management Plan are not identified, nor are the proposed parking supply rates. The proposed parking supply would need to be included in the project description so that its adequacy can be addressed during a CEQA review. Similar to the TOM program, trip reductions associated with the anticipated progressive parking strategies cannot be included in the environmental analysis without more detail. The recommended action of charging for parking for the office uses has not been addressed in detail, especially in light of the "free" parking provided at Pacific Shores. Charging for parking may slow the office space absorption rate and its potential to internalize trips, thus causing additional off- site transportation impacts. 26