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1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................. ........... 1
Executive Summary................................................................................................................................... .......... 1
Background................................................................................................................................ .......................... 1
Pu rpose .............................................................................................................................. ...... . . ......... . . ... . ...... . ... 1
Project Description. ...... ............ .......... ...... .......... ....... .................... ..... .......... ............... .................... ............ ......... 1
Regulatory Setting. ..... .... ....... ......... '" .................... .......... ............. ....... ...... .... ....... ...... .... ........... ............ .............. 3
2. Existi ng Transportation System ................. ..................................................................................................... 7
Transit Service .................. ................. ......... ..... ............ ....... .......... .................. ....... ..... .................. ....................... 7
Bicycle Facilities ....... ......................... ........ ......... ........... ............. ........ ....... ......................... ........ ................ ....... 11
Pedestrian Facilities. ........ .......... ......... ...... .................. .............. ... ...... ........ ................... ......... ....... ........ ..... ... .... 11
3. Transportation Demand Management Program ...........................................................................................12
Required Measures.. ......................... ................. ....... ............. ............. ..... .................... ..................................... 13
Additional Measures. .... .... ...... ....... ........ ............. ....... .... ..... .... ...... ..... ... ... ................. .......... ............... ......... ....... 15
Monitoring ........... ..... ... ............. ........... .......... ........ ......... ............. ... .... ..... ... ..... ............ ...... ...... ...... .... .... ...... ....... 15
Enforcement and Financing ........ ....... .......... ....................... ............... ............ ........... .............. .............. ..... ........ 15
4. Compliance with Guidelines and Effectiveness...........................................................................................17
City of South San Francisco Guidelines............................................................................................................17
City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County Guidelines..................................................... 17
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Project Trip Generation and employee estimates
Appendix B: City of South San Francisco Travel Demand Management Requirements
Appendix C: City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County Transportation Demand Management
Measures
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Project Location ............................................................... ............................................................. .............. 2
Figure 2: Project Site Plan .........................................................................................................................................4
Figure 3: Project Parking Garage Layout...................................................................................................................5
Figure 4: Existing Shuttle Services ............................................................................................................................ 8
Figure 5: Existing Bicycle Facilities .......................................................................................................................... 10
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: 200 Oyster Point Boulevard Transportation Demand Program Measures ................................................12
Table 2: Compliance with Guidelines and TDM Program Effectiveness .................................................................18
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1. INTRODUCTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report presents a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program for the proposed research and
development and office project located at 200 Oyster Point Boulevard in South San Francisco, California, The
report identifies TDM rneasures that will exceed the amount needed to receive a 35 percent alternative mode use
credit according to the City of South San Francisco (SSF) guidelines. The TDM program also satisfies the
CityiCounty Association of Governments of San Mateo County (CiCAG) guidelines that require developments to
implement TDM measures with the capacity to mitigate all new peak-hour trips.
BACKGROUND
Chamberlin Associates recently purchased a site at 200 Oyster Point Boulevard in South San Francisco,
California, They would like to develop the site into an approximately 83,420 sq. ft. building for research and
development tenants. This report presents a TDM program to identify measures to reduce the number of single-
occupant automobiie trips and the total traffic impact generated by the proposed project
PURPOSE
The purpose of this TDM program is to develop a set of strategies,
measures and incentives to encourage future employees of 200 Oyster
Point Boulevard to walk, bicycle, use public transportation, carpooi or
use other alternatives to driving alone when traveling to and from work.
In general. TDM supports more mobility by using existing transportation
systems, boosts economic efficiency of the current transportation
infrastructure, improves air quality, saves energy, and reduces traffic
congestion.
Convenience and cost are the primary factors that affect a person's
choice of transportation mode. Measures that work well for some people
or types of businesses do not work as well for others. Therefore, an
effective TDM program needs to provide multiple options and incentives that are flexible enough to allow
customization to meet the varied needs of Individual employees and employers. This program presents an array
of proven strategies and measures used in the Bay Area under a flexibie implementation plan that can meet the
needs of the future tenants of 200 Oyster Point Boulevard.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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The project site is located at 200 Oyster Point Boulevard in
South San Francisco, CA, as shown on Figure 1 and would
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Additionally, the proposed project will provide approximately 236 total parking spaces at a ratio of 2.83 spaces per
1,000 sq, ft., which is less than the SSF minimum requirement of 3.61 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. for a Research and
Development building of this size.1 While not a formal TDM program measure, reduced parking levels limit the
number of available parking spaces to further encourage carpool and vanpool or transit use.
The floor area ratio (FAR) of the proposed project will be 1.0. A site plan for the proposed project is shown on
Figure 2, The proposed project parking garage layout is shown on Figure 3. The proposed project will be
designed to maximize alternative transportation modes by including 5 Class I bicycle storage lockers, 2 showers,
clothing storage lockers, carpool parking spaces, and van pool parking spaces.
The proposed project is estimated to generate 103 AM peak hour trips, 90 PM peak hour trips, and 676 daily trips
from an estimated 244 employees.2
REGULATORY SETTING
The TDM program is based on guidelines provided by SSF3 and C/CAG4, the local Congestion Management
Agency for San Mateo County.
City of South San Francisco Guidelines
The SSF guidelines for TDM programs require that all projects that generate greater than 100
daily trips obtain a required alternative mode use goal of 28 percent, based on a list of 15
required TDM program measures. This alternative mode use goal is required to be monitored
and reported to SSF through annual surveys of employee travel habits. More stringent
alternative mode use goals are required for projects that seek a TDM program FAR bonus
above the maximum permitted FAR, based on land use, from a list of ten additional TDM
program measures.
The proposed project is seeking an FAR bonus up to the maximum allowable FAR of 1.0 with a TDM program,
under the Planned Commercial District land use category as designated in the General Plan. The maximum
allowable FAR for the Planned Commercial District designation, which includes research and development, is less
than the maximum allowable FAR for the Office General Plan designation. To be conservative, the maximum
allowable FAR for the Planned Commercial District, and the corresponding alternative mode use requirements for
an FAR bonus, were used in this TDM program. The proposed project is also seeking an additional design FAR
bonus up to the maximum allowable FAR of 1.0, in combination with the rDM program FAR bonus. These
additional FAR bonuses would require an alternative mode use goal of 35 percent. This alternative mode use
goal is required to be monitored through triennial annual reports of employee travel habits.
1 Parking requirement for 83,420 sq. ft. of Research and Development, which is greater than the parking
requirement for 83,420 sq. ft. of Office; City of South San Francisco, Municipal Code, Sections 20.74.060 (e) and
20.74.080 (c), 2006.
2 See Appendix A for proposed project trip generation and employee estimates.
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Implementation of the Land Use Component of the Congestion Management Program, 2004.
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2. EXISTING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
This chapter describes the existing transportation system in the proposed project vicinity, including the transit
services and facilities, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian facilities. These faciiities are described in detail below.
TRANSIT SERVICE
The project site is not directiy served by rail or bus transit services; however, three transit agencies (Caltrain,
BART, and SamTrans) provide commuter rail and bus service in the vicinity of the project site. Pedestrian
accessibility to BART and Caitrain stations is poor and inconvenient and no SamTrans bus service exists east of
US-101 in South San Francisco. The project site must rely on supplementary shuttle services to connect
employees on campus with BART and Caitrain stations. Because no direct connection exists to serve empioyees
who use SamTrans, these employees must connect with existing Caitrain or BART stations to ride shutties to and
from work. The existing transit services are shown on Figure 4 and described in detaii below.
Rail Service
Caltrain and BART provide rail transportation services to a variety of regionai destinations such as San Francisco,
Oakland, and San Jose. BART service frequencies average about once every 15 minutes during the AM (6:00 _
9:00 AM) and PM (4:00 - 7:00 PM) commute periods and about once every 20 minutes during off-peak periods.
Caltrain frequencies vary between 20, 35, and 40 minutes in the northbound direction during the AM commute
period (6:00 - 9:00 AM). During the PM commute period (4:00 - 7:00 PM), southbound frequencies vary between
20 and 40 minutes. Less frequent service, about once every hour, is provided during off-peak periods.
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station, approximately every hour to half hour.
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service stops at this station now or in the future. In the near future, Caltrain
and the City of South San Francisco pian on moving the South San
Francisco Caltrain station several hundred feet to the south to greatiy
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Shuttle services are provided between the east of US 101 area and the local Callrain and BART stations through
several private contractors. Shuttles connecting the project site with the Caltrain and BART stations in South San
Francisco are provided by the Bay Area Air Management District, San Mateo County Transit Authority
(SamTrans), and the CiCAG. Employer membership in the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance (Alliance)
Is required for employee use. The specific shuttles are described below.
Ovster Point BART Shuttle
The Oyster Point BART Shuttle provides service between the South San
FranciscD BART statiDn and the Oyster PDint area office buildings with eight
shuttles, approximately every 22 minutes in the morning (6:29 AM - 9:39
AM) and nine shuttles, approximately every 25 minutes in the evening (3:12
PM - 7:12 PM). The closest shuttle stop IDcatiDns are at 1120 Veterans
BDulevard, approximately 0.1 miles from the project site, and at the
intersection Df Oyster PDint Boulevard and Eccles Avenue, approximately
0.2 miles frDm the prDject site. There are limited sidewalks from the prDject
site tD both shuttle stops.
Gatewav Area Caltrain Shuttle
The Gateway Area Callrain Shuttle prDvides service between the SDuth San
FranciscD Caltrain statiDn and the Gateway area Dffice buildings with nine
shuttles, approximately every 25 minutes In the mDrning (5:44 AM - 9:29
AM) and eight shuttles, approximately every 27 minutes in the evening (2:40
PM - 6:23 PM). The clDsest shuttle stDp 10catiDn is at 1000 Gateway
BDulevard, apprDximately 0.3 miles from the project site. There are limited
sidewalks from the project site to both shuttle stops.
Ovster Point Caltrain Shuttle
The Oyster PDint Callrain Shuttle prDvides service between the SDuth San
Francisco Callrain statiDn and the Oyster PDint area Dffice buildings every
30 minutes in the morning (6:00 AM - 9:00 AM) and every hour in the
evening (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM). The clDsest shuttle StDp IDcations are at
1120 Veterans BDulevard, approximately 0.1 miles frDm the prDject site, and
at the intersection Df Oyster Point BDulevard and Eccles Avenue,
approximately 0.2 miles frDm the prDject site. There are limited sidewalks
frDm the project site tD bDth shuttle stops.
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Bus Service
'~..;;; SamTrans is the transit authority for San Mateo County that provides both local and
regional bus service, primarily to San Mateo County locations. SamTrans does not
provide direct service to the project site or areas east of Highway 101. The closest
bus stop is located at the intersection of Airport BoulevardiBaden Avenue,
approximately 1.3 miles from the project site.
SamTrans Route 292 provides bus service between the Hillsdale Shopping Center,
in San Mateo, and the Transbay Terminal, in downtown San Francisco. This bus
route operates along Airport Boulevard, within South San Francisco, and stops at
Airport BoulevardiBaden Avenue in the vicinity of the project site. The hours of operation are 5:00 AM to 2:00 Am
on weekdays and weekends. Commute and midday headways are 30 minutes apart on weekdays and
weekends. Headways are 60 minutes during the evenings.
Taxi Service
The Downtown Dasher Taxis Service provides free taxi vouchers
between South San Francisco job sites east of Highway 101 and the
downtown area of South San Francisco in the middle of the day (11 :00 AM - 2:00 PM), The Downtown Dasher is
operated by Peninsula Yellow Cab of South San Francisco and managed by the Alliance. Employer membership
In the Alliance is required for employee use. Employees who wish to use the service need only employer
provided vouchers and trip reservations before 10:00 AM.
BICYCLE FACILITIES
Bicycle facilities include bike paths (Class J), bike lanes (Class II), and bike
routes (Class III). Bike paths are paved trails that are separated from roadways,
Bike lanes are lanes on roadways designated for use by bicycles by striping,
pavement legends, and signs. Bike routes are roadways that are designated for
bicycle use by signs only and mayor may not include additional pavement width
for cyclists.
In the vicinity of the project site, bike lanes are provided on East Grand Avenue,
Sister Cities Boulevard, and Oyster Point Boulevard, as shown on Figure 5.
Gateway Avenue and Airport Bouievard are also designated as bicycle routes. The San Francisco Bay Trail, part
of a pianned 400-mile system of trails encircling the Bay, is located close to the project site and provides access
to the Oyster Point Marina.
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Pedestrian facilities include sidewalks, crosswalks, trails. and pedestrian signals.
Near the project site, sidewalks are located on both sides of Oyster Point
Boulevard. Limited crosswalks are provided at nearby signalized intersections.
A segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail is located to the north of the project
site, approximately 0.2 miles away, and hugs the Bay shoreline, as shown on
Figure 4. The Bay Trail is a public pedestrian and bicycle trail that is planned to
extend around the entire San Francisco Bay. Currently, there are gaps in the
trail to the north, above Brisbane, and just south of South San Francisco.
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3. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The TDM program elements for 200 Oyster Point Boulevard include on-site amenities that encourage the use of
alternative modes of travel, require participation in associations that promote commute alternatives to the single-
occupant vehicle, and include parking measures, It includes appropriate TDM measures that will satisfy SSF and
C/CAG guidelines. Table 1 summarizes the TDM measures, which are described in detail below,
TABLE 1
200 OYSTER POINT BOULEVARD TRANSPORTATION DEMAND PROGRAM MEASURES
TDM Measure
Description
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Municipal Code
Required Measures
Bicycle Racks and Lockers
CarpoolNanpool Matching
Services
TOM Coordinators
Pedestrian Connections
Free CarpoolNanpool
Parking
Guaranteed Ride Home
Program
Information Boards and
Kiosks
Passenger Loading Zones
Promotional Programs
Showers and Changing
Rooms
Shuttle Bus Service
· TMA Membership
A bicycle rack for 5 bicycles will be provided on-site.
20.120.040 (A, B)
The TOM coordinator will provide ride-matching services for carpool and vanpool users
through 511.org and an internal program.
The tenants of the building will designate a TOM coordinator.
Lighted paths and sidewalks will be provided between the building, parking area, and
Oyster Point Boulevard.
Free, preferential spaces will be designated for 21 carpools and 3 vanpools.
20.120.040 (C)
20.120.040 (D)
20.120.040 (E, J)
20.120.040 (F, K)
Employees will be able to utilize the Alliance's free guaranteed ride home program for
emergencies via taxicabs or rental cars.
The building lobby will include a permanent display of commute alternative information.
20.120.040 (G)
20.120.040 (H)
A loading zone for vanpool and carpool rides will be provided near the building
entrances.
The TOM coordinator will provide new employee orientation packets, flyers, posters,
emait, and educational programs.
Two shower facilities with clothing lockers will be provided on-site.
20.120.040 (I)
20.120.040 (L)
20.120.040 (M)
The tenants will be able to use the Oyster Point BART, Gateway Area Caltrain, and the
Oyster Point Caltrain Shuttles.
The tenants will join the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance
20.120,040 (N)
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Additional Measures
Subsidized Transit Tickets
On-Site Van pool Program
Downtown Dasher
The tenants will subsidize transit tickets with Commuter Checks.
The TDM coordinator will provide an on-site ride-matching service for carpools and
vanpools.
The tenants will be able to use the Downtown Dasher service.
I 20.120,050 (A)
20.120.050 (J)
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REQUIRED MEASURES
Site Design Features
Bicvcle Parkinq
The project sponsor will provide a bicycle rack to accommodate five bicycles to help promote cycling as an
alternative commute option. The bicycle rack may be located within the covered parking garage.5
Shower and Locker Facilities
The project sponsor will provide one men's and one women's shower facility within the building. The shower
facilities will include clothing lockers, available on a first-come first-served basis.
Free Parkinq for Carpools and Vanpools
Free parking will be provided for all carpools and vanpools.
Preferential Carpool and Vanpool Parkinq
Ten percent of vehicle spaces will be reserved for carpools and vanpools and will be located in premium and
convenient locations. Carpool and vanpool spaces will be provided on the project site, These preferential spaces
will discourage single-occupant vehicle trips and improve accessibility for those sharing vehicles.
Passenqer Loadinq Zones
The project sponsor will provide a passenger loading zone for a carpool or vanpool drop-off near the main
building entrance. One designated parking stall near the entrance will be time-restricted to allow vehicles to drop-
off/pick-up passengers,
Pedestrian Connections
On-site pedestrian facilities will be provided, including on-street sidewalks and lighted paths between the building,
parking area, and south side of Oyster Point Boulevard.
5 The SSF TDM guidelines require permanent bicycle lockers. While the proposed bicycle rack is not considered
a permanent facility, it would be secure, some or all of the rack would be covered from the elements, and would
meet the intent of the TOM guidelines.
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TDM Programs
TOM Coordinators
The lease agreement between the owner and tenants will state that the tenants will designate a TOM coordinator
for the site. The TDM coordinator will promote the TDM program, activities, and features to all employees, and
will conduct the monitoring/reporting process. The TDM coordinator will develop an on-site transportation
information center with Sam Trans, BART, and CalTrain schedules and maps. The TDM coordinator will provide
information via new employee orientation packets, flyers, posters, email, and educational programs. The TDM
coordinator's role will also include actively marketing alternative mode use, administering the carpool and vanpool
matching program, promoting special programs such as Bike-to-Work Day or Carpool Week, and overseeing the
guaranteed ride home program (working with a local taxi service or rental car agencies). The TOM coordinator
will also conduct biannual employee commute surveys to identify the need for mode specific promotional material
and educational programs.
CarpoolNanpool Matchinq Services
Carpools in the Bay Area consist of two or more people riding in one vehicle for commute purposes, Van pools
provide similar commuting benefits as carpools, though a vanpool consists of seven to 15 passengers, including
the driver, and the vehicle is either owned by one of the vanpoolers or leased from a van pool rental company,
The TDM Coordinator will provide an internet link to the 511.org Rideshare website to access ride matching
services. The TDM coordinator will also administer an on-site carpool and vanpool matching service for
employees and maintain a list of available vanpools that provide service between the Oyster Point offices and
various points in the Bay Area.
Guaranteed Ride Home Proqram
A common reason that employees do not use alternative modes (Le, carpool, vanpool, or transit) is the inability to
leave work unexpectedly for a family emergency or the fear of being stranded if they need to work late, One TDM
element that allays these fears is the Alliance's Guaranteed Ride Home program. With this program, employees
can use a taxi service, rental car or other means to get home and the employer pays for the service. The lease
agreement will state that the tenants must participate in the Alliance's Guaranteed Ride Home program, which will
be managed by the TDM Coordinator. Employees who wish to use the service will contact the TDM Coordinator,
to make the travel arrangements.
Information Boards and Kiosks
The TDM Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date display for the TDM Program located
within the lobby of the building. The display will include shuttle maps and schedules, transit maps and schedules,
bicycle facility maps, information regarding carpool and vanpool matching services, and information regarding
alternative commute subsidies. Flyers for special programs, such as "Ride Your Bike to Work Week" and "Spare
the Air" programs will also be posted.
Promotional Proqrams
The TDM Coordinator will manage promotional programs that include new employee orientation packets, flyers,
posters, email,educationalprograms, and the Guaranteed Ride home program. This will include an orientation
program to new employees to explain the importance of trip reduction methods and their benefit to the
community, The new employee orientation will address alternative commute options, describe on-site amenities,
provide transit schedules and maps, and offer free ride-matching services.
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Shuttle Bus Service
Caltrain and BART shuttles provide service from the South San Francisco Caltrain and BART stations to the
Oyster Point and Gateway areas. The TDM Coordinator will coordinate with the Alliance to help fund their shuttle
program and to identify on-site shuttle stops, if possible. The TDM Coordinator will also manage participation in
the Alliance's mid-day service on the Dasher Shuttle to downtown South San Francisco.
TMA Membership
The 200 Oyster Point Boulevard lease agreements will require tenants to participate with the Peninsula Traffic
Congestion Relief Alliance, which provides ongoing support for alternative commute programs. The TDM
Coordinator will work with the Alliance to create a Transportation Action Plan.
ADDITIONAL MEASURES
TDM Programs
Subsidized Transit Passes
The TDM Coordinator will facilitate tenant participation in the Commuter Check program, which provides vouchers
that are redeemed for transit passes and tickets, van pool fares, or park and ride lot costs at BART stations. The
Commuter Checks will be provided tax-free to employees that ride transit to work in amounts up to $105 per
month.
MONITORING
The TDM program will be performance-based and the alternative mode use will be monitored annually, beginning
one year after tenant occupancy, The alternative mode use and general perceptions of the TDM program will
come from statistically valid employee surveys. The TOM Coordinator may use information from the employee
surveys to adjust existing or implement new TDM program measures. The TDM Coordinator will submit a
summary report presenting the findings of the annual survey to the SSF Economic Development Director,
The TOM Coordinator will also work with SSF Economic Development staff to document the effectiveness of the
TDM program through triennial reporting. Independent consultants, retained by the city and paid for by the
tenants, will measure, through observation, the alternative mode use achieved at 200 Oyster Point Boulevard
every three years, beginning three years after tenant occupancy. If the alternative mode use goals are not
achieved, the TDM Coordinator will provide an explanation of how and why the goal has not been reached and a
detailed description of additional measures that will be adopted to attain the required mode use, The independent
consultants will submit the findings of the triennial survey to the SSF Economic Development Director.
ENFORCEMENT AND FINANCING
Chamberlin Associates will prepare lease language for all tenants that requires the designation of a TDM
Coordinator for the building (multiple tenants may share one TDM Coordinator), membership in the Alliance, and
compliance with and implementation of the TDM program. Tenants may implement the TOM program with
different additional measures, so long as the programmatic credits from the replacement measures meets or
exceeds the programmatic credits of the measures identified by this plan, as described in Appendix C. The lease
language will also identify potential penalties for noncompliance of the TDM program through failure to submit
reports or inability to achieve the 35 percent alternative mode use credit.
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4. COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES AND EFFECTIVENESS
As noted in the Regulatory Setting section of Chapter 1, the TDM program must comply with SSF and C/CAG
guidelines. These guidelines and effectiveness standards are described below.
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO GUIDELINES
The SSF guidelines require the 200 Oyster Point Boulevard TDM program to achieve a 35 percent alternative
mode use credit. According to the SSF guidelines, the TDM plan will implement all 15 required and five additional
TOM measures, Based on calculations of C/CAG trip credits, as shown in Table 2, the TDM program will provide
for 245 alternative mode use credit trips, which represents 35.5 percent of the estimated 676 total daily project
trips. The TDM program will therefore exceed SSF TDM requirements by providing all required measures and
exceeding the required 35 percent alternative mode use credit.
CITY/COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS OF SAN MATEO COUNTY GUIDELINES
C/CAG guidelines require the 200 Oyster Point Boulevard TDM program to have the capacity to fully reduce the
demand for new peak hour trips. According to C/CAG guidelines, the amount of "new" peak hour trips is
calculated based on standard rates developed by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). Applying ITE
rates, the proposed project is estimated to generate 103 AM peak hour trips, 90 PM peak hour trips, and 676 daily
trips from an estimated 244 employees.6
According to C/CAG trip credits, the 200 Oyster Point Boulevard TDM program will have the capacity to reduce
the demand for peak hour trips by 245 trips, as shown in Table 2. This is in excess of the maximum number of
AM or PM peak hour trips calculated using ITE estimates (103 and 90 trips, respectively). The 200 Oyster Point
Boulevard TDM program therefore exceeds C/CAG requirements.
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TABLE 2
COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES AND TOM PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS
TOM Measure
City of South
San Francisco
Municipal Code
Amount
C/CAG
Credit
Rate
C/CAG
Trip
Credits
Required Measures
Bicycle Parking - Long Term (Class I) 20.120.040 (A) 5 n/a n/a
Bicycle Parking - Short Term (Class II) 20.120,040 (B) 0 n/a n/a
Total Secure Bicycle Storage 20,120.040 (A, B) 5 0.33 2
, Carpool and Vanpool Ridematching Service 20.120,040 (C) 1 0 0
, Designated Employer Contact - ETC 20.120.040 (D) 1 5 5
Direct Route to Transit 20,120.040 (E) 1 0 0
Free Parking for Carpools and Vanpools 20,120,040 (F) 100% 0 0
Guaranteed Ride Home Program 20.120.040 (G) 5 1 5
Information Boards/Kiosks 20,120.040 (H) 1 5 5
Passenger Loading Zones 20.120.040 (I) 1 5 5
Pedestrian Connections 20,120,040 (J) 1 5 5
Preferential Carpool Parking 20.120.040 (K) 21 2 42
Preferential Vanpool Parking 20,120.040 (K) 3 7 21
. New Employee Orientation Packets 20.120.040 (L) 1 n/a n/a
Commute Alternatives Brochure Rack (Maps and
Schedules)
Educational Programs
Transportation Options for Visitors (Maps and
Schedules)
20.120.040 (L)
n/a
n/a
20,120,040 (L)
20.120,040 (L)
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Total Promotional Programs 20.120.040 (L) 4 1 4
Showers/Clothes Lockers 20,120.040 (M) 2 10 20
Additional Credit for Combination with Bicycle Lockers 20,120.040 (A, B, M) 1 5 5
Shuttle Program (Assumes 10% Employee Use) 20.120.040 (N) 24 1 24
Additional Credit for Guaranteed Ride Home Program 20.120.040 (G, N) 24 1 24
Transportation Management Association Participation 20.120.040 (0) 1 5 5
Biannual Employee Commute Survey 20.120.040 (0) 1 3 3
. Subtotal of Required Measures 175
I Source: City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, 2004; City of South San Francisco, 2007; and Fehr & Peers, 2007.
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COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES AND TOM PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS
TOM Measure
City of South
San Francisco
C/CAG
Amount Credit
C/CAG
Trip
MuniciDal Code Rate Credits
Additional Measures
Subsidized Transit Tickets (Assumes 10% Employee Use) 20,120,050 (A) 24 1 24
On-Site Vanpool ProQram 20.120.050 (J) 3 7 21
. Additional Credit for Guaranteed Ride Home Program 20.120.050 (J) 3 3 9
Develop Transportation Action Plan with the Transportation
Management Association
Downtown Dasher (Free Midday Service) I
Additional Credit for Providing Ten or More TDM Program
Measures
20.120,050 (J)
20.120.050 (J)
20.120.050 (J)
10
10
1
5
1
5
Subtotal of Additional Measures I 70
Total TOM Proaram Measures I 245
35% Daily Alternative Mode Use TriD Credit Target I 237
Source: City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo Countv, 2004; City of South San Francisco. 2007; and Fehr & Peers. 2007.
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PROJECT TRIP GENERATION AND EMPLOYEE ESTIMATES
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The project trip generation and employee estimates, shown in Tables A 1 and A2, are based on information from
Trip Generation fh Edition (Institute of Transportation Engineers, 2003)
TABLE A1
PROJECT TRIP GENERATION ESTIMATES
Vehicle Trip Generation Rates
ITE AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Daily
land Use Code Unit Total In Out Total In Out Total
Research and Development I 760 I ksf I 1,24 83% 17% 1.08 15% 85% 8.11
Vehicle Trip Generation Estimates
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Daily
land Use Amount Unit Total In Out Total In Out Total
Research and Development I 83.4 I ksf I 103 85 18 90 14 76 676
j Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers, 2003 and Fehr & Peers, 2007.
TABLE A2
PROJECT EMPLOYEE ESTIMATES
I EmDlovees Per Unit
Land Use ITE Code Amount Unit EmDloyees
Research and Development 760 83.4 ksf 2.93 244
Source: Institute of TransDortation Enoineers, 2003 and Fehr & Peers, 2007.
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APPENDIX B:
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT
REQUIREMENTS
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The City of South San Francisco list of required and additional TDM measures, presented below, were taken from
the Revised Guidelines for the /mplementation of the Land Use Component of the 1999 Congestion Management
Program (City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, 2004).
Required Measures
All non-residential developments shall implement the following measures:
A. Bicycle Parking, Long-Term. The applicant shall determine the appropriate number of bicycle spaces
based on the required alternative mode use and subject to review and approval by the Chief Planner,
Bicycle parking shall be located within 75 feet of a main entrance to the building and all long-term spaces
must be covered. Long-term bicycle parking shall be achieved by providing one or more of the following
measures:
1. Parking in a locked, controlled access room or area enclosed by a fence with a locked gate.
2. Lockers.
3. Parking within view or within 100 feet of an attendant or security guard.
4, Parking in an area that is monitored by a security camera.
S, Providing fixed stationary objects that allow the bicycle frame and both wheels to be locked with a
bicycle-locking device or a bicyclist supplying only a lock and six-foot cable.
B. Bicycle Parking, Short Term. The applicant shall determine the appropriate number of bicycle spaces
based on the required alternative mode use and subject to review and approval by the Chief Planner. If
more than 10 short-term spaces are required at least 50 percent must be covered. Bicycle parking shall
be located within 100 feet of a main entrance to the building. Security shall be achieved by using one or
more of the same methods used for securing long-term bicycle parking.
C. Carpool and Vanpool Ridematching Services. The DeSignated Employer Contact shall be responsible
for matching potential carpoolers and vanpoolers by administering a carpool/vanpool matching
application, The application shall match employees who may be able to carpool or vanpool.
D. Designated Employer Contact. Each applicant shall designate or require tenants to designate an
employee as the official contact for the TDM program. The City shall be provided with a current name
and phone number of the Designated Employer Contact. The Designated Employer Contact shall
administer carpool and vanpool ridematching services, the promotional programs, update information on
the information boards/kiosks, and be the official contact for the administration of the annual survey and
Triennial report.
E. Direct Route to Transit. A well-lighted path or sidewalk shall be provided utilizing the most direct route
to the nearest transit or shuttle stop from the building.
F. Free parking for Carpools and Vanpools. The preferential parking spaces shall be provided free of
charge.
G. Guaranteed Ride Home. Carpool, vanpool and transit riders shall be provided with guaranteed rides
home in emergency situations. Rides shall be provided either by a transportation service provider (taxi or
rental car) or an informal policy using company vehicles and/or designated employees.
H. Information Boards/Kiosks. The Designated Employer Contact shall display in a permanent location
the fOllowing information: transit routes and schedules; carpooling and vanpooling information; bicycle
lanes, routes and paths and facility information; and alternative commute subsidy information.
I. Passenger Loading Zones. Passenger loading zones for carpool and vanpool drop-off shall be located
near the main building entrance.
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J, Pedestrian Connections. Safe, convenient pedestrian connections shall be provided from the project to
surrounding external streets and, if applicable, trails, Lighting, landscaping and building orientation
should be designed to enhance pedestrian safety.
K. Preferential Carpool and Vanpool Parking. Ten Percent of vehicle spaces shall be reserved for
carpools or vanpools, with a minimum of one space required, Such spaces shall be provided in premium
and convenient locations.
L. Promotional Programs. The following promotional programs shall be promoted and organized by the
Designated Employer Contact: new tenant and employee orientation packets on transportation
alternatives; flyers, posters, brochures, and em ails on commute alternatives; transportation fairs; Spare
the Air (June - October); Rideshare Week (October); trip planning assistance-routes and maps.
M. Shower/Clothes Lockers. Shower and clothes locker facilities shall be provided free of charge,
N. Shuttle Program. Establish a Shuttle Program or participate in an existing program, approved by the
Chief Planner, and subject to any fees for the existing program.
O. Transportation Management Association (TMA). The applicant shall participate or require tenant to
participate in a local TMA. The Peninsula Congestion Relief Alliance (Alliance) or a similar organization
approved by the Chief Planner, that provides ongoing support for alternative commute programs.
Additional Measures
The Chief Planner and the Planning Commission shall determine the appropriateness of each Additional
Measure chosen by the applicant.
A. Alternative Commute Subsidies/Parking Cash Out. Employees shall be provided with a subsidy,
determined by the applicant and subject to review by the Chief Planner if they use transit or commute by
other alternative modes.
B. Bicycle Connections. If a site is abutting a bicycle path, lane or route, a bicycle connection shall be
provided close to an entrance to the building on the site.
C. Compressed Work Week. The applicant shall allow employees or require their tenants to allow
employees to adjust their work week schedule in order to complete the basic work requirement of five
eight-hour workdays by adjusting their schedule to reduce vehicle trips to the worksite.
D. Flextime. The applicant shall provide or require their tenants to provide employees with staggered work
hours involving a shift in the set work hours of all employees at the workplace or flexible work hours
involving individually determined work hours.
E. Land Dedication for Transit/Bus Shelter. Where appropriate, land shall be dedicated for transit or a
bus shelter shall be provided based on the proximity to a transit route.
F. Onsite Amenities. One or more of the following amenities shall be implemented: ATM, day care,
cafeteria, limited food service establishment, dry cleaners, exercise facilities, convenience retail, post
office, on-site transit pass sales.
G. Paid Parking at Prevalent Market Rates. Parking shall be provided at a cost equal to the prevalent
market rate, as determined by the City based on a surveyor parking in North San Mateo County.
H. Telecommuting. The applicant shall provide or require tenants to provide opportunities and the ability to
work off-site.
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I. Reduced Parking. In accordance with General Plan Policy 4,3-1-8, reduced parking, consistent with
projected trip reduction identified in the preliminary TDM plan, may be permitted subject to approval by
the Planning Commission.
J. Other Measures. Additional measures not listed in this Chapter, such as an in-lieu fee that would be
negotiated in a Development Agreement with the City, may be implemented as determined by the Chief
Planner and approved by the Planning Commission. Once the Planning Commission approves the
Preliminary TDM Plan, the Chief Planner may recommend additional measures either as part of the Final
TDM Plan or as part of the Triennial Review process.
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APPENDIX C:
CITY/COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS OF SAN MATEO
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT MEASURES
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The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County list of approved TOM measures, the number
of mitigated peak-hour trips associated with each, and the rationale used to determine the number of mitigated
trips, presented in Table C, were taken from the Revised Guidelines for the Implementation of the Land Use
Component of the 1999 Congestion Management Program (City/County Association of Governments in San
Mateo County, 2004).
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MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Transportation Demand Management
Measure
Yields a two-to-one ratio (One
pedestrian/bicycle equals one
auto trip reduced.)
Yields a two-to-one ratio (one
reserved parking spot equals a
minimum of two auto trips
reduced).
Source: City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, 2004 and Fehr & Peers, 2006.
Secure bicycle storage.
Showers and changing rooms.
Operation of a dedicated shuttle service
during the peak period to a rail station or
an urban residential area. Alternatively
the development could buy into a shuttle
consortium,
. Charging employees for parking.
. Subsidizing transit tickets for employees,
i Subsidizing pedestrians/bicyclists who
. commute to work.
Creation of preferential parking for
i carpoolers.
Number of Trips Credited
One peak-hour trip will be credited for every 3
new bike lockers/racks installed and
maintained. Lockerslracks must be installed
within 100 feet of the building.
Ten peak-hour trips will be credited for each
new combination shower and changing room
installed. An additional 5 peak hour trips will
be credited when installed in combination with
at least 5 bike lockers.
One peak-hour trip will be credited for each
peak-hour trip seat on the shuttle, Increases
to two trips if a Guaranteed Ride Home
Program is also in place.
Five additional trips will be credited if the
shuttle stops at a child care faoility enroute
to/from the worksite.
Two peak-hour trips will be credited for each
parking spot charged out at $20 per month for
one year. Money shall be used for TOM
measures such as shuttles or subsidized
transit tickets.
One peak-hour trip will be credited for each
transit pass that is subsidized at least $20 per
month for one year.
One additional trip will be credited if the
subsidy is increased to $75 for parents using
transit to take a child to childcare enroute,
One peak hour trip will be credited for each
employee that is subsidized at least $20 per
month for one year,
Two peak-hour trips will be credited for each
parking spot reserved,
Rationale
Experience has shown that
bicycle commuters will, on
average, use this mode one-third
of the time, especially during
warmer summer months.
10 to 1 ratio based on cost to
build and the likelihood that
bicycle utilization will increase.
Yields a one-to-one ratio (one
seat in a shuttle equals one auto
trip reduced); utilization
increases when a guaranteed
ride home program is also made
available.
Yields a two-to-one ratio,
Yields a one-to-one ratio (one
transit pass equals one auto trip
reduced).
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MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Transportation Demand Management
Measure
Number of Trips Credited
Rationale
One peak-hour trip will be credited for each
parking spot where the employee is offered a
cash payment in return for not using parking
at the employment site.
Three hundred peak-hour trips will be credited
if the local jurisdiction, in cooperation with
Caltrans, installs and turns on ramp metering
lights during the peak hours at the highway
entrance ramp closest to the development.
. Source: City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, 2004 and Fehr & Peers, 2007,
Creation of preferential parking
vanpoolers.
Implementation of a vanpool program.
Operation of a commute assistance center,
offering on site, one stop shopping for
transit and commute alternatives
information, preferably staffed with a live
person to assist building tenants with trip
planning,
Survey employees to examine use and
best practices.
Implementation of a parking cash out
program.
Implementation of ramp metering.
for Seven peak-hour trips will be credited for
each parking spot reserved.
Seven peak-hour trips will be credited for
each van pool arranged by a specific program
operated at the site of the development.
Increases to ten trips if a Guaranteed Ride
Home Program is also in place,
One peak-hour trip will be credited for each
feature added to the information center; and
an additional one peak-hour trip will be
credited for each hour the center is staffed
with a live person, up to 20 trips per each 200
tenants. Possible features may include:
Transit information brochure rack
Computer kiosk connected to the Internet
Telephone (with commute and transit
information numbers)
Desk and chairs (for personalized trip
planning)
On-site transit ticket sales
Implementation of flexible work hour
schedules that allow transit riders to be 15-30
minutes late or early (due to problems with
transit or vanpool.
Three peak hour trips will be credited for a
survey developed to be administered twice
yearly,
Yields a seven-to-one ratio
(one reserved parking spot
equals a minimum of seven
auto trips reduced).
The average van capacity is
seven.
This is based on staffs best
estimate. Short of there being
major disincentives to driving,
having an on-site TOM
program offering commute
assistance is fundamental to
an effective TDM program.
This is based on staff's best
estimate with the goal of
finding best practices to
achieve the mode shift goal.
Yields a one-to-one ratio (one
cashed out parking spot
equals one auto trip reduced).
This is a very difficult and
costly measure to implement
and the reward must be
significant.
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MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Transportation Demand Management
Measure
Installation of high bandwidth connections
in employees' homes to the Internet to
facilitate home-telecommuting.
Installation of video conferencing centers
that are available for use by the tenants of
the facility,
Implementation of a compressed work
week program.
Flextime: Implementation of an alternative
hours workweek program.
Provision of assistance to employees so
they can live close to work,
Implementation of a program that gives
preference to hiring local residents at the
new development site.
Provision of on-site amenities/
accommodations that encourage people to
stay on site during the work day, making it
easier for workers to leave their
automobiles at home.
Number of Trips Credited
One peak-hour trip will be credited for every
three connections installed. This measure is
not available as credit for a residential
development.
Five peak-hour trips will be credited for a
center installed at the facility,
One peak-hour trip will be credited for every 5
employees that are offered the opportunity to
work four compressed days per week.
One peak hour trip will be credited for each
employee that is offered the opportunity to
work staggered work hours. Those hours can
be a set shift. set by the employer, or can be
individually determined by the employee.
If an employer develops and offers a program
to help employees find acceptable residences
within five miles of the employment site, a
credit of one trip will be given for each slot in
the program.
One peak-hour trip will be credited for each
employment opportunity reserved for
employees recruited and hired from within five
miles of the employment site.
One peak-hour trip will be credited for each
feature added to the job site. Possible
features may include:
banking
grocery shopping
clothes cleaning
exercise facilities
child care center
Rationale
Yields a one-to-three ratio.
This is based on staffs best
estimate.
The work week will be
compressed into 4 days;
therefore the individual will not
be commuting on the 5th day.
This is based on staffs best
estimate.
This assumes that a five mile
trip will generally not involve
travel on the freeways.
This assumes that a five mile
trip will generally not involve
travel on the freeways.
This is based on staffs best
estimate.
Provide use of motor vehicles to
employees who use alternate commute
methods so they can have access to
vehicles during breaks for personal use.
: Source: City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, 2004 and Fehr & Peers, 2007.
Five peak hour trips will be credited for each
vehicle provided,
This is based on staffs best
estimate.
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CITY/COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS OF SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DEMAND
MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Transportation Demand Management
Measure
The developer can provide a cash legacy
after the development is complete and
designate an entity to implement any (or
more than one) of the previous measures
before day one of occupancy.
. Source: City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, 2004 and Fehr & Peers, 2006.
Provide use of bicycles to employees who
use alternative commute methods so they
can have access to bicycles during breaks
for personal use.
, Provision of child care services as a part of
the development.
Developer/Property owner may join an
employer group to expand available child
care within 5 miles of the job site or may
provide this service independently.
Join the Alliance's guaranteed ride home
program.
Combine any ten of these elements and
receive an additional credit for five peak
hour trips,
Work with the alliance to
developlimplement a Transportation Action
Plan.
Number of Trips Credited
One peak hour trip will be credited for every
four bicycles provided.
One trip will be credited for every two child
care slots at the job site. This amount
increases from one trip for each slot if the
child care service accepts multiple age
groups (infants = 0-2 yrs, preschool = 3&4
yrs, school-age = 5 to 13 yrs).
One trip will be credited for each new child
care center slot created either directly by an
employer group, by the developer/property
owner, or by an outside provider if an
agreement has been developed with the
developer/property owner that makes the
child care accessible to the workers at the
development.
Two peak hour trips will be credited for
every 2 slots purchased in the program.
Five peak-hour trips will be credited.
Ten peak-hour trips will be credited,
Peak-hour trip reduction credits will accrue
as if the items were being directly
implemented by the developer.
Rationale
This is based on staff's best
estimate.
This is based on staff's best
estimate,
This is based on staff's best
estimate.
Experience has shown that
when a guaranteed Ride Home
Program is added to an overall
TDM program, the average
ridership increases by about
50%.
Experience has shown that
offering multiple and
complementary TDM
components can magnify the
impact of the overall program.
This is based on staff's best
estimate.
Credits accrue depending on
what the funds are used for.
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CITY/COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS OF SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DEMAND
MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Transportation Demand Management
Measure
Number of Trips Credited
Two percent of all peak-hour trips will be
credited for each infill development.
Rationale
Encourage infill development.
Encourage shared parking,
Five peak-hour trips will be credited for an
agreement with an existing development to
share existing parking,
Generally acceptable TOM
practices (based on research of
TOM practices around the nation
and reported on the Internet),
Generally acceptable TOM
practices (based on research of
TOM practices around the nation
and reported on the Internet).
Generally acceptable TOM
practices (based on research of
TOM practices around the nation
and reported on the Internet).
This is based on staffs best
estimate.
Participate in/create/sponsor a
Transportation Management Association.
Five peak-hour trips will be credited.
Five peak-hour trips will be credited.
Coordinate Transportation Demand
Management programs with existing
developments/employers,
For employers with multiple job sites,
institute a proximate commuting program
that allows employees at one location to
transfer/trade with employees in another
location that is closer to home.
Pay for parking at park and ride lots or One peak-hour trip will be credited for each Yields a one-to-one ratio,
, transit stations, spot purchased.
. Source: City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, 2004 and Fehr & Peers, 2006.
One peak-hour trip will be credited for each
opportunity created.
Yields a one-to-one ratio,
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