Assessment of Travel Demand Approaches at Suburban Activity Centers

摘要

Local governments are turning to demand management or trip reduction strategies, policies and programs to combat traffic congestion. Localities are encouraging employers and developers to implement transportation systems management (TSM) and parking management strategies (PM). The study describes experiences with TSM and PM through employer case studies and literature reviews. It provides recommendations to local government decisionmakers and planners on strategy effectiveness and reduction policy instruments. Recommendations are offered about: when TSM and PM strategies and policies are appropriate; consideration in selecting policy instruments; suggestions on policy design; and guidance on program monitoring, enforcement, management, costs and timeliness. Recommendations for the Federal Government include development of model ordinances, developer agreements, parking codes and guidelines supportive of local policies; changes in tax law on parking subsidies and parking policies for federal employees; support of Transportation Management Association roles in parking management; coordination with air quality regulations; and future research on suburban successes and failures.