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Commute Options
presented by
Jeff Monson, Executive DirectorCommute Options
July 12, 2012
Employers willing to invest in healthy, happy employees.
Active employees with healthy lifestyles
Commitment to preserving quality of life Services and programs with rural
perspective
Rewards Customer service
Commute Options PartnersThe Secret of our Success
Some of our friends
Safe Routes to School
Region 4 Expansion
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Moving TDM ForwardTransportation Options for 5.4 Million
Oregonians
Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation
presented by
Jeff Monson, Executive DirectorCommute Options
July 12, 2012
In the beginning… TDM – was often referred to as tedium
Individual agencies fought to be heard
Scarce funding
No one was agency responsible
TDM to Transportation Options
Today State Transportation Options Group
Cohesive Statewide Transportation Options Plan
Dedicated funding
Local, state, and federal commitment
Recognition that Transportation Options… Is the most cost-effective solution Can be implemented quickly Saves people money Reduces traffic congestion, pollution and dependence on oil
We’ve Come A Long Way
Mobility and BalanceOffer variety of transportation options
Safety and EfficiencyBuild and enhance capacity
Accessibility and EquityPromote viable options to all
Environment and LivabilityGHG reduction & active transportation
Economic DevelopmentConnect people to places
Advancing the MPO-Direction
Goal 1: Promote SafetyTransportation system to reduce serious injuries.
Design, operate, and manage the crime and violence, ensure mobility for all ages, abilities and socio-economic levels.
Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Goal 2: Build Multi-Modal Communities
Prioritize development of multi-modal communities that provide residents of all ages and abilities, and economic levels with safe, reliable, comfortable and economical transportation choices.
Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Goal 3: Design for Health
Design, operate, manage streetscapes and public spaces to promote active living and lessen exposure to air and noise pollution and water and soil contamination.
Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Goal 4: Promote Transportation Investment as Economic Development Invest in transportation improvements-including operational improvements-that support the economic health and competiveness of city’s businesses, and the safety and general welfare of its residents.
Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Goal 5: Integrate Transportation and Land Use
Cities and counties should coordinate transportation infrastructure with land use and development.
Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Clear goals and objectives
Demonstrates coordinated effort
Greater funding opportunities
Greater likelihood for success
Statewide Transportation Plan –What it accomplishes!
Incorporate in statewide planning documents
Oregon Transportation Plan
Governors Sustainability Plan
Land Conservation and Development Plan
Local TSPs
Engrained in the transportation culture
Our job – Integrate, Integrate, Integrate!
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