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APPENDIX 4.8
Transportation and Circulation
Transportation DeInand ManageInent and Pro graIn (Draft)
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BRITANNIA FORBES RESEARCH CENTER
PRELIMINARY TRANSPORTATION DEMAND
MANAGEMENT PLAN
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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................... '!". ... .. . ... .. i
SUMMARY OF TDM MEASURES ........ ..... .... ......... .... ......... ... ........................ .... .... ...... ... ..... ii
1.0 INTR 0 D U eTr ON AND PURPOSE...............................................................................1
2.0 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT GOALS.......................................1
3.0 EMPLOYEE MODE SPLIT EAST OF HIGHWAY 101.................................................2
Table 1 - Comparable Transportation Mode-Use Rates ...............................................3
Table 2 - Estimated Alternative Transportation Modes ..............................................3
4.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION. ................................. ...... .... ........ ............................ ...............4
Project Location Map.. ..... ........ ...... ........... ........... ..... .... ............................. ... ....... .... ........5
TDM Site Plan - Forbes Research Center (provided by DES Architects) ...................6
5.0 PARKING MANAGEMENT ........................................ .......................... ............. ...........7
5.1 Par king S up ply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.2 Free Parking for Car and Vanpools and Clean Fuel-Vehicles.............................7
5.3 Preferential Car and Vanpool Parking.... ............................................. .................7
5.4 Passenger Loading Zones.................... ....... .... .................................. ....... ...... ...... ...7
6.0 CARPOOL AND V ANPOOL RIDEMATCHING SERVICE .......................................8
7.0 TRANSIT.................... ... .... ....... ............ ............. ........ ....... ....... .......................... ..... ....... ...8
7.1 Sh u tt1 e Funding................ ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
7.2 Direct Route to Transit .... ....... ...... ....... ..... ...... ............. ..................... ...... ... ... ....... ...9
7.3 Shuttle Services to Britannia Forbes Research Center .........................................9
Table 3 - Shuttle Service to Britannia Forbes Research Center ...........................9
Shuttle Service Maps (Caltrain and BART) ........................................................10
7.4 Shuttle / Bus Stops ..... .... ............. ..... ... ...................... ....................... ..... ................ .11
7.5 Cal train ................................................................................................................. .11
7.6 Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) ..........................................................................11
7.7 Sam Tr.ans ......... ....... .... ........ ..... ...... ... ...... ..... ........... ..... ..... ........... ...... ....... .... ... ..... .11
7.8 Downtown Dasher Taxi Service ..........................................................................12
7.9 Ferry Service. ... ... ....................... ....... ......... ....... ..... ... ....... ... ............ ...... ....... .... .... ..12
8.0 B ICY CLE AND PEDESTRIAN AIv1ENITIES ............................................................ ..12
8.1 Pedestrian Connections. ........ .............. ..... ........... ..... ... ........................ ........... .... ..12
8.2 Bicycle Parking - Long-Term and Short- Term................................................... 12
Table 4 - Bicycle Parking Recommendation.......................................................13
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8.3 Bicycle Connections ............ ............................. ............. ...................... .......... ..... ...13
8.4 Bicycle Resources ............... .... ......... ................ ............ ........................ ...... .... ...... ..13
San Mateo County' Bicycle Map ...........................................................................14
Bay Trails B icy cl e Map ........................................................................................ .15
8.5 Shower and Clot:l1.es Lockers.... ........ ... .......... .......... ... ........... ...... ................. ........16
Table 5 - Proposed Shower and Locker Facilities ..............................................16
9. 0 TRANSPORTATION COORDINA TOR......................................................................l6
10.0 COMMUTE INCENTIVES AND PROMOTIONS ......................................................17
10.1 Commuter Choice. ... ................... .......... .... ....... ........ ....... ...... .............. ....... .......... .17
10.2 Carpool Incentive Programs....... ............ ........ ........ ......... ... .......................... ...... .18
10.3 Vanpool Incentive Progrmns ....... ............ .... ............ ..................................... ...... .18
10.4 Free Bridge Toll......... .................. .............. ....... ........................................... ... ..... ..19
10.5 Try Transit Program. .... ................ ............ ....... .................................... ... ...... ...... ..19
10.6 511 TakeTransifM Trip Planner............... .......................................... .......... ........19
10.7 Commute Allowances .................. ............ .................... ........... ............ ........ ..... ....20
11.0 GUARANTEED EMERGENCY RIDE HOME PROGRAM .......................................20
12.0 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE INFRASTRUCTURE ......................................20
12.1 Flextime. ... . . ... . . ........ . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . .. .... . .. ... .... .. . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ....... '" . ... ...21
12.2 Teleworking Infrastructure........ ....... ... ...... ... ........................... .......... ................. .21
12.3 Compressed W ark Week......................... ....... .................................... ..~.... ... ..... ...21 -
13.0 TRANSPORTATION RESOURCE INFORMATION .................................................22
13.1 Trans p a rta ti on Kiosk............................................................................................ 22
13.2 Employee Transportation Flyer................. ............................................ ........... ...23
Sample Transportation Information Board....................................... .............. ....23
13.3 Britannia Transportation Inforlnation Web site .................................................23
13.4 Designated Employer / Tenant Contact........ ............................................. ....... ......23
Employee Transportation Flyer ............. ...... .......... ........ ..... ............... ........ .... ......24
Sample Britannia Transportation and Commute Web Site...............................25
13.5 Promotional Programs..... ........................ .......................................... ...... ........ ....26
13.6 Tenant Training and Developer-Provided Resource Representative...............26
14.0 PROJECT AMENITIES...... ............ ....... ... ...... ....... ....... .......... .......~.. ............. .......... .......26
14.1 Recreational and Bicycle Facilities......... ...... .............. ........................ ..... .............27
15.0 KI CK -OFF EVE NT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
16.0 ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION FAIR AND SPECIAL PROMOTIONS .................27
17.0 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ..........................................28
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18.0 COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT..........................................29
18.1 Annual Employee Commute Survey...... ........................ ....... ... ... ...................... .29
18.2 Annual Summary Report ...................... .................. ....... ...... ............. .................. .29
18.3 Triennial Report.................................................................................................... 30
18.4 Penalty for Noncompliance... .............. ...... ...... ............ ... .............. .......... ............. .30
18.5 Tenant Performance and Lease Language.......................................................... 30
19. 0 CON CL US ION .............................................................................................................. 31
EXHIBIT A - Acconnting of C/ CAG Trip Credits, Britannia Forbes Research Center
ATTACHMENTS:
Employer Shuttle Rider Pass Program Flyer
Free Downtown Dasher - Midday Taxi Service
Free Transit Ticket Distribution Program - Try Transit
Guaranteed Ride Home Progrmn
Employee Transportation Flyer
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Traffic congestion and air pollution are critical concerns in maintaining a .healthy
economy and lifestyle within the City of South San Francisco. Traffic congestion results
in time lost to residents and commuters, and increased de;m.and on City fiscal resources
for roadway construction and maintenance. Mobile sources, such as automobiles,
account for 50% of all air pollution in South San Francisco.
The developer of the Britannia Forbes Research Center project has prepared a
Preliminary Transportation Demand Management (TOM) plan in compliance with the
City's Transportation Demand Management Ordinance. This plan is designed to
achieve a 35% alternative mode-use that addresses both traffic and air quality concerns
in South San Francisco. The plan assumes occupancy based on a speculative tenant, two
buildings totaling 326,020 square feet with a 1.0 floor area ratio (FAR). Total garage and
surface parking is estimated at 1,036 spaces. The proposed parking ratio for the
development is 3.2/1,000 square feet. City code is 3.3/1,000 square feet.
This plan includes City ordinance-required TDM measures, additional TOM measures
and elements, annual shuttle funding, annual survey monitoring and triennial
reporting. The plan has a variety. of infrastructure and incentive-based measures, which
encourage all forms of alternative mode-use such as car and vanpool, transit and
shuttles, bicycling, walking, and telecommuting. The developer is committed to
encouraging tenant participation and will strongly recommend and support the
development of their individual employee commute programs. .
This plan is performance based. The project is required to achieve a 35% alternative
mode-use by tenant-employees. The mode-use will be monitored annually with the first
employee comlnute survey to be conducted one year after occupancy. An alternative
mode-use surmnary report will be submitted to the City's Chief Planner, Planning
Division after the annual employee commute survey has been conducted. Every three
years thereafter, a triennial report will be made to the City to document the mode-use
rate of the project.
Efforts to reduce drive-alone commuting and expand the .mode options available to
commuters can take many years to develop and mature. The current commute
environment to San Mateo County and the City of South San Francisco will offer project
comlnuters lower levels of roadway congestion and higher highway travel speeds
according to recent regional surveys. Correspondingly, the transportation alternatives
available to commuters may be less attractive when compared with the ease and
convenience of driving alone. Reduced traffic congestion contributes toward single-
occupant vehicle (SOV) usage. Tenant-employers who provide their employees with
free parking, may further encourage drive-alone usage.
The Ineasures and elements contained in this plan are consistent with other South San
Francisco employee commute programs. This plan will meet the 35% alternative mode-
use goal. This TOM plan has been updated to reflect the appropriate measures required
by the City. A summary of updated measures is provided on the next page.
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SUMMARY OF TOM MEASURES
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2001 City Ordinance Required Measures
A. Bicycle parking (16 long term, Class I) included
B. Bicycle parking (5 short term, Class IT) included
C. Carpool and vanpool ridematching assistance included
D. Designated Employer /Tenant Point of Contact included
E. Direct route to transit (well-lit path or sidewalk to shuttles) included
F. Free parking for carpool and vanpools included
G. Guaranteed/Emergency Ride Home program included
H. Information Boards/Web site included
I. Passenger drop off and loading zone included
J. Pedestrian connections included
K. 10% preferential Carpool & Vanpool parking -103 spaces included
IJ'romotional programs (Hike to Work, ~pare the Air,
L. Rideshare Thursdays, etc.) included
M. Showers - 4 (two for each gender) included
M. Clothes lockers - 32 included
N. Oyster Point Area Shuttle System included
- South San Francisco Caltrain Station included
- South San Francisco BART Station included
- Downtown Dasher - free midday services included
o. Transportation Management Association participation included
Annual Employee Survey (100%, non response = SOy) included
Annual TDM Report to City Council & Planning Commission
& Triennial Reporting included
TDM Site Plan included
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c. Bicycle connections included
D. Flextime - alternative work schedule infrastructure included
F. On-site/Nearby amenities included
- Coffee shop / Cafe / sandwich shop included
- On-site recreational (relaxation area) included
- Valet services (hair cut, salon, dry cleaning etc. ) included
- Links to recreational (Bay Trails), included
H. Telecommuting - alternative work schedule infrastructure included
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SUMMARY OF TOM MEASURES - CONTINUED
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Project Transportation Coordinator (TC) included
Kick-off Transportation Fair incluoed
Commute Incentives and Promotions included
- Commuter Choice ($110 per month per tax) included
- Carpoollncentives - AIIfance $60 & $80 gas cards, 511
Safeway cards and $1,000 prize cards, etc. included
- Vanpool Incentives - Alliance $80 per person per month &
$500 rebates, 511 $900 newly formed incentive and $100
vanpool seat subisdy included
- Free Bridge Toll included
- Alliance Try Transit free pass program included
- 511 TakeTransit Trip Planner included
- Commute Allowances included
Transportation Resource Information included
- Transportation Kiosk (in all buildings) included
- Employee Transportation Flyer included
- Britannia Transportation Information Web Site included
- Developer-provided tenant training and assistance included
Bicycle resources (www.511.org and Alliance) included
Lease language - tenant TDM performance requirements included
Include transportation link for future Bay Ferry Service included
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The Britannia Forbes Research Center project supports the City of South San Francisco's
policy of focusing clustered development along major transportation corridors. This
project is located near to and is served by u.S. Highway 101 and Interstate 280, a
Caltrain station, and a BART station.
The comprehensive plan of trip reduction measures identified in this report is essential
to realizing the trip reduction potential of the project. The combination of these critical
factors will provide the momentum to maintain a 35% alternative mode-use rate for this
project.
Through monitoring efforts, such as the annual survey of employees to determine
transportation mode split, the project will be able to better focus transportation
coordination efforts and encourage tenant employees to use alternative transportation.
The first mode-use survey report will be submitted to the City of South San Francisco
after one. year of occupancy.
2.0 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT GOALS
The basic premise of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is the maximum
utilization of existing transportation resources. The City of South San Francisco, as is
typical of other urban areas in the United States, has hundreds of millions of dollars
invested in roadway infrastructure and public transit infrastructure. The goal of TDM is
to more efficiently and economically take advantage of these major capital investments.
The following are three basic goals that can be achieved through effective utilization of
TDM measures:
1) Convert trips to an alternative mode of transportation (e.g., transit, carpools or
vanpools, bicycling)
2) Provide technological solutions (e.g., compressed natural gas, electric/hybrid
vehicles, or other zero emission vehicles)
3) Eliminate trips (e.g., compressed work weeks, telecommute)
Until recently in the United States, the answer to relieving congestion on roads, and in
parking structures, was to build more roads and parking structures (similar in concept
to building another manufacturing plant to expand productivity on levels). Current
economics and limited resources affect the ability to build and maintain more roads or
parking structures. This reality necessitates better utilization of the existing
transportation infrastructure (similar to adding a second shift at an existing plant). To
this end, TDM measures support the transition to a greater use of existing alternative
transportation options.
The measures and programs outlined in this plan support and meet the 35% trip
reduction goal as identified by the City of South San Francisco's TDM Ordinance 1300-
2001.
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Using the City of South San Francisco's TDM Ordinance guidelines, the estimated
number of trips needed to meet a 35% reduction for the number of employees estimated
to occupy the project ranges l;>etween 342 and 456. The range of employees is based on
occupancy of three persons per 1,000 square feet and four persons per 1,000 square feet.
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This TOM Plan also meets many requirements of the Revised C/CAG Guidelines for the
Implementation of the Land Use Program approved by the City / County Association of
Govermnents (C/CAG) of San Mateo County in September 2004. CjCAG credits
identified in this Prelimin~ TDM Plan for the project total more than 684 trips. The
C/ CAG accounting of all trip credits applicable in this updated Preliminary TOM Plan
is provided in Exhibit A.
3.0 EMPLOYEE MODE SPLIT EAST OF HIGHWAY 101
According to the Commute Profile 2005. Regional Report, prepared by RIDES
- Associates, the San Mateo County alternative mode-use rate is approximately 29% with
the Bay Area regional rate comprising approximately 34% alternative modes. The larger
Bay Area alternative mode use rate is indicative of paid. parking in more urban core
areas, whereas parking is free or much less expensive in many areas of San Mateo
County (e.g. the City of South San Francisco).
The 2005 Employee Transportation Survey conducted by the Alliance identified the San
Mateo County alternative mode-use rate at 29.9%. The overall alternative mode-use rate
for the City of South San Francisco was identified at 30.2%.
In Fall 2006, an employee commute survey was conducted at a similar employment site
in South San Francisco at Britannia Oyster Point. Results from the survey indicated an
alternative commute mode rate of 35.0%. However, it should be noted that various
tenants in this nearby employment site offer their employees commute subsidies. th.at
enhance the alternative mode-use performance. It is unknown if future employers at the
Forbes Research Center project will offer subsidies to their employees.
Table 1 shows the comparison of alternative mode-use rates for the Bay Area Region,
County of San Mateo, City of South San Francisco and a similar employer site.
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Table 1
Comparable Transportation Mode-Use Rates
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29.0%
34.0%
29.9%
30.2%
35.0%
Based on current and historical alternative mode-use data for South San Francisco and
East of Highway 101 business areas, an example of estimated employee alternative
mode-use distribution was calculated. This estimate reflects the TOM measures
described in this plan but does not assume that commute subsidies are provided. Table
2 shows the various alternative transportation modes estimated for a life science tenant
at the project using two employee population assumptions based on occupancy
estimates of three employees per thousand and four employees per thousand.
Table 2
Estimated Alternative Transportation Modes
Drive alone to work site
Car 001
Transit
Other (motorcycle, telecommute)
Bic cle
Van 001
Walk
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60.00%
18.74%
11.74%
1.99%
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The implementation of TOM measures identified in this 'plan will result in an estimated
35% alternative mode use rate representing approximately 342 to 456 employees from a
total of 978 to 1,304. This sample scenario provides a distribution example of employee
alternative transportation choices, depicting a typical workweek day for the project. The
actual .distribution of transportation modes could vary and will be clarified in the
survey results.
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4.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is a 7.5-acre project owned by Slough Estates USA Inc. (Slough) in the City
of South San Francisco located south of the U.S. Highway 101 in South San Francisco in
an area that is known as the birthplace of the biotechnology industry!'
The project is two Class-A office/laboratory buildings totaling 326,020 square-feet. The
proposed construction consists of one, four-story building and one five-story building.
The project is intended to accommodate life science and office tenants.
The project is designed to maximize opportunities for pedestrian, bicycle, carpool,
transit and shuttle connectivity. One hundred and twenty eight (128) carpool parking
spaces are planned with two spaces designated for a vanpool. Sixteen (16) Class I
bicycle lockers and five bicycle racks will be provided at the building for bicycle
commuters at no charge to employees. Showers and lockers will also be provided for
bicycle, pedestrian and other alternative commuters. Shuttle services to BART and
Caltrain are located one block from the site on Allerton Avenue, near the corner of
Forbes Boulevard. Nearby food service and tenant-provided valet services (e.g. hair
cuts, dentistry, dry cleaning, etc.) will help to create a self-sufficient development
reducing the number of trips made daily to and from the project.
The project FAR is 1.0. This increased" or bonus FAR requires the need for more
stringent employee surveys and triennial reporting to the City.
Parking will be provided at a ratio of 3.2 cars per 1,000 square-feet. Approximately 1,036
vehicle parking spaces are planned for the site.
A project location map is provided on page 5. TDM site plan is provided on page 6. This
site plan shows the location of preferential parking, bicycle facilities, pedestrian
connections and direct routes to transit. It also depicts the location of showers and
lockers, and information kiosks.
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5.0 PARKING MANAGEMENT
5.1 Parking Supply
There will be a total of 1,036 surface and garage parking spaces.
The ability and willingness to rideshare is directly linked to parking availability. By not
providing an overabundance of parking spaces at full build out, the project is laying the
groundwork for successful promotion of alternative transportation. Preferential parking
spaces placed near the building entrances (within 100 feet of building entrances or near
elevators in the garages) are an excellent incentive that sends a clear visual message to
employees and the community that alternative transportation is important.
The City parking code for this type of project is one space for each 250 square-feet for
the first 50,000 square feet and 3/1,000 square feet thereafter for the remaining 75,000
square feet. The Britannia Forbes Research Center project is proposing a 3.2/1,000
square feet parking ratio. This is nearly the same parking ratio as required by the City.
However, should tenant-employers provide their employees with free parking, it may
encourage drive alone usage.
5.2 Free Parking for Car and Vanpools and Clean Fuel Vehicles
Parking will be free for all carpool, vanpool and clean-fuel vehicle participants.
5.3 Preferential Car and Vanpool Parking
One effective means of encouraging employees to rideshare and/ or use a clean-fuel
vehicle is to reserve the most preferred parking spaces for the exclusive use of car and
vanpools. These preferred parking spaces will be designated with signage and
pavement striping.
Upon completion of this project, a minimum of 10% of employee parking or 103 spaces
will be designated for carpool, vanpool, and clean-fuel vehicles. The project will
provide 101 carpool parking spaces and two vanpool spaces in premium, convenient
locations (i.e., close to buildings, in the shade, etc.) within 100 feet of building entrances
or near the elevators in the garage. These preferential parking spaces will be specially
signed and / or striped and may require employee registration and permitting.
5.4 Passenger Loading Zones
In order to facilitate disembarking and embarking of rideshare passengers, passenger
loading / unloading areas will be provided. Passenger loading zones for carpool and
vanpool drop off will be located close to the entrances of both buildings.
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6.0 CARPOOL AN'D VANPOOL RIDEMATCHING SERVICE
The Regional 511 Rideshare Ridematch Service, via SII.org and the Peninsula Traffic
Congestion Relief Alliance (Alliance) provide free car and vanpool matching services.
On~site employer contacts will promote the on-line 511 service directly to employees on
a regular basis and allow the Alliance to solicit carpool sign-up at on-site employer
events such as annual Transportation Fairs, Wellness or Benefits events, etc.
Tenant/ employer contacts can also research employee ZIP cod,e data from Human
Resource records and offer to match up employees who live near each other.
Car and vanpooling will be strongly encouraged at the project. An Employee
Transportation Flyer will be designed promote the free personalized matching
assistance through the 511 Rideshare and Alliance programs. This car and vanpool
ridematching service provides individuals with a computerized list of other commuters
near their employment or residential ZIP code, along with the closest cross street, phone
number, and hours they are available to commute to and from work. Individuals are
then able to select and contact others with whom they wish to car or vanpool. They will
also be given a list of existing car and vanpools in their residential area that they may be
able to join if vacancies exist.
The 511 system gives commuters the information they need to make more informed
choices when planning trips. By calling in or logging on, commuters can get up-to-the-
minute information about traffic conditions, public transportation options, ridesharing,
and bicycling anytime, anywhere throughout the greater Bay Area Region and
Northern California.
The 511 system offers one-stop shopping for traffic, transit, rideshare and bicycle
information in the region. The nine-county system is the first 511 service to go online in
California. It provides links to 511 systems in Sacramento, Oregon and Nevada and is
available from any phone, provided the carrier supports 511. Most counties in the
region have wireless and landline access to the service through major carriers.
7.0 TRANSIT
Caltrain, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and SamTrans provide transit service to South
San Francisco in proximity to the project site.
Shuttle services are provided from the South San Francisco BART and South San
Francisco Caltrain Stations providing links for transit riders near to the project site.
Tenant employers at the Britannia Forbes Research Center will contribute funding each
quarter to the Alliance for shuttle programs and operational support.
7.1 Shuttle Funding
Tenant/ employers at the Britannia Forbes Research Center will contribute funding each
quarter to the Allianc.e for shuttle programs and operational support.
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7.2 Direct Route to Transit
A well-lit pedestrian path will be provided from the buildings, utilizing the most direct
route, to the nearest shuttle stop. Britannia Forbes Research Center project transit riders
will connect with shuttles within one block at Allerton Avenue and Forbes Boulevard
and at Forbes Boulevard at Carlton Court.
7.3 Shuttle Services to Britannia Forbes Research Center
The project will participate in the Alliance's shuttle system with both peak period and
lunchtime service (via the Free Downtown Dasher). Shuttle services are provided near
the project site at the corner of Allerton Avenue and Forbes Boulevard and at Forbes
Boulevard and Carlton Court. The Oyster Point Area Caltrain and BART shuttles offer
17 peak-morning trips and 17 peak-evening trips for employees. Daily shuttle service
totals 34 trips.
The Oyster Point Area BART shuttle circulates between the South San Francisco BART
station and the project at 15, 20, and 3D-minute frequencies. There are currently a total
of 17 BART shuttle trips to and from the project site.
The Oyster Point Area Caltrain shuttle service circulates between the South San
Francisco Caltrain Station and the project during the morning and evening peaks at 20,
25 and 35-minute frequencies. Seventeen (17) Caltrain shuttle trips provide connecting
service to and from the project site.
Table 3 shows the number of shuttle trips provided to the project site for connectivity to
the South San Francisco BART and Caltrain stations.
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Shuttle Service to Britannia Forbes Research Center
ster Point Area Caltrain Shuttle 9 8 17
Qyster Point Area BART Shuttle 8 9 17
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The South San Francisco Employer Shuttles, including the Oyster Point Area shuttles,
operate using an employee pass program. Participating projects and developments,
tenants or employers who contribute funding for the shuttles are provided with free
passes for their employees. An Employer Shuttle Rider Pass Program flyer is provided
as an attachment. Shuttle route maps are provided on the following page.
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7.4 Shuttle/Bus Stops
Shuttle drop-off and pick-up locations for BART and Caltrain commuter service are
located off-site, within one block on Allerton Avenue at Forbes Boulevard and at Forbes
Boulevard and Carlton Court. Should the Alliance pursue additional shuttle stops at or
near the project sitel the developer would be amenable to providing designated street
side space for the Alliance shuttle stop.
7.5 Cal train
Caltrain operates a frequent fixed-route commuter rail service seven days a week
between San Francisco and San Jose, as well as limited service to and from Gilroy on
weekdays. Caltrain operates on 15 to 3D-minute frequencies during the peak periods in
the morning and evening. Midday service operates approximately every hour. Service
is less frequent during weekends, and holidays.
Caltrain service is available approximately 1.40 miles from the project at the South San
Francisco station located at 590 Dubuque Avenue and Grand Avenue. The Gateway
Area Caltrain Shuttle provides connecting service to the project site.
Caltrain services were enhanced in 2004 to add express trains during peak hours.
However, this new service does not provide an express stop to the South San Francisco
Caltrain Station and hence will not benefit employees in the South San Francisco's East
of 101 Area.
7.6 Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
BART is a 92.7-mile, 43-station automated rapid transit system located along five lines
of double track. Trains traveling up to 80 mph connect San Francisco to Calma and
other East Bay communities - north to Richmond, east to Pittsburg/Bay Point, west to
Dublin/Pleasanto~ and south to Fremont. Service is scheduled every 15 minutes
during peak periods. Service during Holidaysl and weekends are modified.
BART-to-the-Airport expanded the system by 8.7 miles along the peninsula from Calma
to a new intermodal station in Millbrae. Four new stations were created including the
South San Francisco Station located between EI Camino Real and Mission Road to the
south of Hickey Boulevard. The project is approximately 3.30 miles from the South San
Francisco BART Station.
7.7 SamTrans
SamTrans provides bus service throughout San Mateo County, with connections to the
Colmal Daly City, and South San Francisco BART stations, San Francisco International
Airportl peninsula Caltrain stations and downtown San Francisco.
The system connects with San Francisco Munil AC Transit and Golden Gate Transit at
San Francisco's Transbay Terminal, with the Dumbarton Express and with Santa Oara
Valley Transportation Authority in Menlo Park and Palo Alto.
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However, there is no direct SamTrans service east of Highway 101 are'a. SamTrans
service does connect at the South San Francisco BART Station and subsequently the
Oyster Point Area Shuttle Service that drops off and picks up within one block at
Allerton Avenue and Forbes Boulevard. SamTrans does not provide a direct connection
to the South San Francisco Caltrain Station, however; Routes 130, 292, 133, and 132 are
within approximately 1/ 4-mile walking distance from this station and the connecting
shuttle services near the project site.
7.8 Downtown Dasher Taxi Service
This free taxi service provides an 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. demand-driven pick-up service
throughout the East Highway 101 business parks in South San Francisco. Using existing
shuttle stops, taxis drop off riders at locations in the downtown retail area. The
Downtown Dasher, operated by the Peninsula Yellow Cab of South San Francisco and
Inanaged by the Alliance, requires an employer-provided voucher and an employee trip
reservation before 10:00 a.m. This midday service is currently free to participating
employers and employees. This service is not a fixed route or fixed schedule service. A
detailed Downtown Dasher flyer is provided as an attachment.
7.9 Ferry Servie,e
Currently, no scheduled water transit service exists in the South San Francisco area.
Water transit service to South San Francisco is anticipated by September 2009. Prior to
this service becoming operational, employees will be given a link to this resource.
8.0 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES
8.1 Pedestrian Connections
A safe, convenient and well-lit pedestrian path is provided, utilizing the most direct
route, to the nearest shuttle stop close to the project. Lighting, landscaping and building
orientation is designed to enhance pedestrian safety.
8.2 Bicycle Parking - Long-Term and Short-Term.
Free Class I and Class II bicycle parking facilities will be provided on-site as follows:
· Commercial, R&D, and office uses: one bicycle space for every 50 spaces
required for vehicles
· Restaurants, retail: one bicycle space for every 50 spaces required for vehicles.
Sixteen Gass I (long-terln) bicycle lockers or a covered, enclosed, secure area will be
provided to enhance the viability for bicycle commuters. These Class I bicycle lockers
and five Class II bicycle racks will be placed at the building sites. Table 4 shows the
recommended and total number of bicycle facilities for the proposed project.
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Note: The Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance provides a 50% match for the costs of
purchasing and installing any bike parking, from basic racks to high security lockers, up to a
maximum of $500 per unit.
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The project has bicycle connections to regional bicycle facilities along East Grand
Avenue and Littlefield Avenue and the San Francisco Bay Trails via the San Bruno Point
area. The Bay Trail is a network of multi-use pathways circling San Francisco and San
Pablo Bays. The ultimate route is planned to be a 400-mile route through nine Bay Area
counties and 42 shoreline cities. The trail provides commuters an exceptional pathway
to bicycle or walk to work in the South San Francisco Area. A map of surrounding
bikeways is provided on page 14. A map of the Bay Trails is provided on page 15.
8.4 Bicycle Resources
Free Bike Buddy matching, bicycle maps and resources are provided via the 511 system.
Bicycle commuters looking to find a riding partner can log-on to bicycling.511.org for
more information.
The Alliance provides a free one-hour, on-site Bike and Pedestrian Safety Program for
employees. This workshop teaches commuters about bicycling and walking as a safe,
stress-relieving commute mode, traffic laws for bicyclists and pedestrians, bicycle
maintenance tips, and offers a drawing for free bicycle-related prizes.
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8.5 Shower and Clothes Lockers
Showers and clothing lockers will be installed for the use of employees walking and
biking to work, as well as for others who wish to change after commuting via an
alternative mode of transportation. Four showers (two for each gender) and 32 locker
facilities are recommended for installation between the buildings.
Shower and locker facilities will be provided free of charge for all employees. Table 5
shows the number of proposed shower and locker facilities planned for the project.
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9. 0 TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
The Forbes Research Center project will provide a Transportation Coordinator (TC)
who will have the primary responsibility for implementing this Plan. The TC may be a
part time or outsourced coordinator who manages the TDM Program. The TC will be
responsible for providing employee commute program assistance to tenants and
employees, producing on-site transportation fairs and promotional events,
collaborating with the Alliance to maximize employer resources, conducting the annual
survey and producing the triennial report. TDM industry data supports that having an
TC has a very positive impact on increasing alternative mode use. This position will be
filled by:
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Britannia Forbes Research Center
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone:
The TC will provide the following services:
· Promote trip reduction and air quality strategies to employees at the project site.
· Be the main point of contact for employer contacts and employees wanting to
commute using an alternative.
· Conduct annual employee surveys and provide reports to the City of South San
Francisco, which will include commute patterns, mode splits, and TDM program
success (process includes: annual surveying of employees, tabulation of data,
and provision of results in report format).
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· Evaluate survey results for alternative transportation potential and/ or changes
to current program.
· Catalog all existing incentives that encourage employees to utilize alternative
transportation programs.
· Work with local agencies such as Caltrain, SamTrans, BART, the Alliance, 511
and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and post informational
materials on the transportation kiosks in employee common areas, as well as
disperse alternative program information to employees via designated employer
contacts, posters, flyers, banners, campus newsletter, new employee orientation,
etc.
· Participate in the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Spare
the Air program. Spare the Air day notices will be forwarded to employees to
encourage not driving to work alone.
· Coordinate and manage various aspects of the plan that require periodic
updating or monitoring, such as the guaranteed ride home (GRH) program, car
and vanpool registration, parking enforcement, locker assignment and
enforcement.
10.0 COMMUTE INCENTIVES AND PROMOTIONS
Tenants at the Britannia Forbes Research Center project will be encouraged to offer their
employees some form of alternative commute incentive. Incentives may include a pre-
tax/ payroll deduction (Commuter Choice) for transit and vanpool users, transit
subsidies and/ or commute allowances. Other carpool, vanpool and transit incentives
are available to encourage employees to try and use alternative transportation options.
10.1 Commuter Choice
The Commuter Choice option is a tax-free salary payroll deduction of up to $110 per
month per employee, for vanpool and rail transit pass fares through a voucher program
(Commuter Check). An employee can deduct up to $1,320 a year from their salary as a
pretax payroll deduction. This program encourages non-drive alone commute trips.
Employers also receive a tax savings as a benefit of this program.
Direct transit or commute subsidies can be a set dollar amount or a percentage of the
monthly costs of transportation. Employment sites that offer transit or commute
subsidies generally tend to have higher levels of alternative mode-use. Subsidies can be
provided in tandem with the pre-tax option.
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10.2 Carpool Incentive Programs
· You Pool, We Pay - Employees at the Britannia Forbes Research Center project
can participate in the "You Pool, We Pay!" program offered by the Alliance.
Employees who are currently driving alone, and are commuting to, from or
through San Mateo County, are encouraged to try carpooling. When employees
form a new carpool with two or more people over the age of 18, or add a new
member to an existing car pool, all carpool participants will each receive a $60
gas card incentive.1
· Hybrid and Clean Air Vehicle - Employees who participate in the UYou Pool,
We Pay" program with a hybrid or clean air vehicle will receive an $80 gas card
incentive.
· Carpool Rideshare Reward$ - Employees at the project can participate in the 511
Rideshare Reward$ program for carpoolers. Eligible carpoolers can earn $10 in
gas or Safeway gift cards for every five days carpooled, up to $100 over three
months. As an added bonus, a lucky commuter who carpools 40 or more days
during the program can enter a year-end drawing for $1,000 in gift cards.
Rideshare Reward$ for carpoolers are available from 511 for a limited period
each year and are provided on a first-CaIne, first-served basis until funds are
depleted.
10.3 Vanpool Incentive Programs
· New Vanpool Participant Rebates - As an incentive for vanpooling, the Alliance
will pay half of the cost for the first three months of vanpooling, up to $80 per
month per employee. New vanpool groups (or the driver), that stay on the road
for at least six months, can receive a one-time rebate of $500. This one time
incentive is provided for those who join a new vanpool in the last six months and
have not vanpooled for a three-month period before joining a new van.
· New Vanpool Formation Incentive - Newly formed vanpools are eligible to
receive up to $900 for starting a vanpool. Vanpooling is an inexpensive, relaxing
way to get to work, and the 511 Rideshare program offers the perfect excuse to
start a vanpool- cash! The vanpool reward provides $300 to $900 in gas cards to
new vans that meet all eligibility requirements and successfully complete three
to nine consecutive months of operation.
The gas cards will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, until the funds
are exhausted. Employers and individual commuters who start a new vanpool
may be eligible to receive the gas cards, which are awarded to the party
designated to handle the vanpool's finances. The gas cards will also be offered on
a first-come, first-served basis, until the funds are exhausted. Employers and / or
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individuals who start a new vanpool may be eligible to receive the gas cards,
which will be awarded to the party designated to handle the vanpool' s finances.2
· Vanpool Seat Subsidy - The 511 Regional Rideshare Program will offer a
vanpool seat subsidy in the form of gas cards. The seat subsidy will provide $100
per month, with a limit of three months per van during the program year, to help
cover the fare of a lost participant. The gas cards will be offered to eligible vans
on a first-come, first-served basis, until the funds are exhausted.
10.4 Free Bridge Toll
Commuters can save time and commute toll free by carpooling, vanpooling or taking
transit over one of the Bay Area's eight bridges during peak commute hours. Specific
Bay Area bridge toll information can be found at 511.org (e.g. minimum requirements
for 2-person or 3-person carpools). Free toll passes are also available to vans with 10 or
more passengers during non-commute hours on all bridges except the Golden Gate
Bridge.
10.5 Try Transit Program
The Alliance offers a Try Transit Program provides free transit tickets to people who are
interested in trying public transit to get to work. These tickets are meant for people who
are new to transit. Commuters requesting tickets must work, live in or drive through
San Mateo County. A copy of the Try Transit Program is provided as an attachment.
Transit ticket options include:
· One BART ticket
· 3 round-trip Caltrain tickets
· 6 one-way SamTrans tickets
· 6 Dumbarton tickets
· 3 round-trip VTA tickets
10.6 511 TakeTransitSM Trip Planner
The greater San Francisco Bay Area is currently serviced by the 511 TakeTransif'M Trip
planner. TakeTransifiM is a useful tool for planning public transit trips.
511 TakeTransi~M Trip Planner can build an itinerary that suits the need of the transit
user. An itinerary can be built that can identify the fastest or with least number of
transfers or with least amount of fares. 511 TakeTransi~M Trip Planner by default will
try to generate fastest itinerary between the origin and the destination.
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10.7 Commute Allowances
Owners or tenant/ employers of the project will be encouraged to offer their employees
commute allowance to encourage. them to use alternative transportation options and
reduce the demand for parking at the site.
Commute allowances can be a set amount, usually taxable, for employees who use any
type of transportation option (except drive alone) including those who walk, bicycle or
carpool. Allowances can be cash, gift cards, gift certificates, cafeteria/ cafe vouchers,
movie tickets or other employee desired item.
11.0 GUARANTEED EMERGENCY RIDE HOME PROGRAM
Tenants of the project will be required to participate in the GRH program managed by
the Alliance. Leases agreements will identify the process for the employer to register for
this program with the Alliance. The Alliance covers 75% of the cost for GRH services.
The employer pays the remaining 25% cost. A sample Alliance GRH program flyer is
provided as an attaclunent.
All employees who commute to work using transit, bicycle, or by carpool or vanpool,
will be guaranteed a ride home in the case of a personal emergency, or when they
unexpectedly have to work late thereby missing the last bus, or their normal carpool
home. The GRH program has proven very successful as it removes one of the major
objections employees have to giving up their private automobile, especially those with
young families.
The GRH program provides employees with a security blanket, a feeling of reassurance
that if a child becolnes ill or injured during the day the employee can get to them
quickly. If employees need to work late and miss their bus or carpool, or if their
vanpool breaks down, they are guaranteed a ride home.
12.0 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE INFRASTRUCTURE
An alternative work schedule (flextime, compressed work week or telework programs)
can be beneficial in a number of ways. It can provide versatility, enabling employees to
more conveniently use rideshare options, and avoid traffic congestion and transit
crowding. It can also be an attractive employee recruitment tool that allows employees
to work around childcare or school schedules. Employees may view alternative work
schedule programs as a highly desirable benefit.
The following issues need to be considered for implementation of flextime work
schedules:
· Can heating, cooling, and ventilation systems be adjusted for longer hours?
· Can security hours be adjusted?
· Will parking policies need to be changed to ensure parking for all shifts?
· Is building access flexible?
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To maximize alternative mode-use, the project tenants/ employer can offer or give
preference for alternative work schedules to employees who use or will use an
alternative transportation mode. The TC will provide information to tenants regarding
alternative work schedule options and implementation formats.
12.1 Flextime
In order to use alternative modes of transportationl employees may need special
consideration regarding start and finish times of work. For ex amp leI if an employeel s
workplace opens at 8:00 a.m. The carpool drops the employee off at 7:45 a.m.1 and
he / she must wait until the building opens. Many employees would drive alone given
those conditions. Flextime allows the employer to adjust business open and close times
to facilitate the use of alternative commute modes. A flextime program permits
employees to set or modify their arrival and departure times. Flextime policies usually
state that the flexibility in scheduling must not conflict with workflow. Most flextime
programs establish a core period of time during which all employees must be present.
Employees can then adjust their start and finish times around this period. Supervisors
usually retain a significant degree of control over scheduling.
The project tenants / employers could offer flextime to employees wishing to commute
via alternative transportation rather than SOY. Project buildings will be open and
accessible in the early morning and early evening hours to support an active flextime
program. Flextime can positively influence travel behavior by allowing employees to
adjust their work schedules to meet their transportation needs (i.e., adjust to match a
bus.1 car or vanpool schedule). The TC will provide information to tenants regarding
flextime work schedules and implementation formats.
12.2 Teleworking Infrastructure
The Forbes Research Center will provide the infrastructure necessary to support
teleworking options. Teleworking can be promoted by the project tenants/ employers. H
the owner or tenant chooses to connect to the fiber optics network, the infrastructure
allows multiple data transmissions. Provision of this equipment is part of ensuring that
teleworkers enjoy fast, smooth data transmission between their workplace and telework
office. The TC will provide information to tenants regarding teleworking and
implementation formats.
12.3 Compressed W ark Week
Tenant/ employers can allow compressed workweek options for employees as needed.
A compressed workweek allows employees to work longer hoursl but shorter weeks.
The shortened workweek and shifted hours may help employees avoid rush hour traffic
and reduces the number of commute days. Employees also have an additional day for
leisure activitiesl personal business and family time. Compressed workweek systems
can include:
· "9/80" schedule, in which employees work eight 9-hour days (72 hours) plus one
8-hour day, totaling 80 hours over two weeks. This program allows employees to
have one day off every two weeks.
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· 1/4/10" schedule, in which employees work four IO-hour days/per week.
Employees typically are divided into two groups. One group works Monday
through Thursday, the other group works Tuesday through Friday. ,
· 1/3/36" schedule, in which employees work three 12-hour days / per week. This
plan allows for days off other than just Monday or Friday. Employees are
divided into five groups and each group is assigned different days off.
The TC will provide information to tenants regarding compressed work week schedule
options and implementation formats.
13.0 TRANSPORTATION RESOURCE INFORMATION
A supportive Te, property management and involved tenant/ employers will generate
positive impacts toward the success of the TOM goals and elements that are
implemented. TDM cormnute programs and benefits must be presented to the
employees in a comprehensive and proactive manner along with any other employee
programs. This can be done via participation and support of employee orientation
forums or transportation fairs, transportation kiosk posting, employee newsletters,
management bulletins, emails, etc. From a practical standpoint management support
Inust be twofold:
1) Upper and middle management will encourage alternative modes whenever
possible.
2) Managers and supervisors need to be supportive of employees who tryout
alternative modes, even if it means initial minor adjustments to their work schedule.
TDM should be viewed as a big picture process. This includes explaining the area's air
quality problems, how fighting air pollution ties in with being a good corporate citizen.
It is important that the employees can see how both they and the community benefits
(better air quality and less traffic congestion on the highways and the surrounding
neighborhoods, less parking hassles, cost savings for employees, etc.). Synergistic
measures that support these efforts include the transportation kiosk, employee flyers,
resource Web sites, promotional programs and incentives, and employer training and
employee outreach.
13.1 Transportation Kiosk
Information boards or kiosks will be located in each building in a common gathering
area (e.g. lobby, employee entrance, break or lunch room). The kiosks will contain
transportation information, including Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) information,
transit and shuttle schedules, SamTrans, Caltrain, BART, Downtown Dasher, 511
ridematching and other related information. Information will be updated periodically
by the TC or designated employer contact. Kiosks can be wall-mounted or freestanding,
rotating units. Page 23 shows a sample of a wall mounted transportation information
board.
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13.2 Employee Transportation Flyer
At the time of occupancy, all tenants and employees will be provided with an Employee
Transportation Flyer. This flyer will include (but not be limited to) information about
carpool parking, transit opportunities, shuttle services, bicycle routes and GRH
information. A sample flyer is provided on page 24.
Sample Transportation Information Board
13.3 Britannia Transportation Information Web site
A comprehensive Britannia transportation and commute information Web site will be
developed for use by all tenants and their employees. The Web site will contain
transportation information, resources and links, including promotions, incentives,
prices, spare the air notices, GRH information, shuttle schedules, 511 ridematching and
other related information. A sample home page for the Britannia commute Web site is
shown on page 25.
13.4 Designated Employer/Tenant Contact
The developer will require a designated contact to be identified for all fuh.1.re
tenants/ occupants. The designated tenant/ employer contact will be the official contact
for the Britannia Forbes Research Center TOM program described in this plan. The
designated employer contact will coordinate closely with the project TC and maintain
on-site TOM programs and employee outreach, administrate the annual surveys and
provide information continuity for the developer /landlord and the City of South San
Francisco.
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13.5 Promotional Programs
If possible, prior to occupancy, the future tenant(s) will host a pre-move Transportation
Fair or conduct a pre-move marketing campaign, with a heavy emphasis on carpooling,
transit and shuttle resources.
Throughout the year, tenants will be encouraged to maintain employee awareness by
hosting other transportation fairs. As lunch-time events, these fairs will highlight transit
and trip-planning services and rideshare matching and other commute opporhmities at
the new site. The Transportation Fairs will bring together transit and transportation
providers (Caltrain, BART, SamTrans, the Alliance), bicycle advocates, ridematching
organizations (511), and the Employee Commute Program for a comprehensive
presentation.
Other events and promotions on-site at the project may include Bike to Work Week,
Caltrain Day, Rideshare Thursday's or a comprehensive Transportation/ Commute
Fair. Various transit and rideshare organizations will be invited to set up a marketing
booth during lunchtime at a central location at the building during the year to promote
the alternative commute options available to employees. Free trial transit passes will be
available for first time riders. Periodic on-site tabling would also be recommended
throughout the year in concert with other employer events such as health fairs, benefits
fair, etc.
13.6 Tenant Training and Developer-Provided Resource Representative
Slough will provide tenant(s) with TOM program training and start-up assistance. A
TOM resource representative will provide TOM support, training and planning
assistance for the tenant's employee programs and annual survey compliance.
14.0 PROJECT AMENITIES
Amenities provide employees with a full service work environment. Eliminating or
reducing the need for an automobile to make midday trips increases non-drive alone
rates. Many times, employees perceive that they are dependent upon the drive alone
mode because of the number of errands and activities that must be carried out in
different locations. By reducing this dependence through the provision of services and
facilities at the work site, an increase in alternative mode usage for commute-based trips
should be realized. The Forbes Research Center will encourage tenants to offer their
employees convenience amenities. A list of amenities for consideration include:
Tenant Driven Amenities
· Food/ snack and beverage vending machines
· Postage and mail outlet
· On-site credit union/ A TM
· Wi-Fi access throughout campus
Forbes Research Center Amenities
· Recreational greenbelt and picnic area
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· Showers and clothes lockers
· Bicycle lockers
· Transportation and commute kiosks
· Free Downtown Dasher -11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (tq the extent it is available)
Potential Valet Amenities (tenant driven)
· Massage
· Dry Cleaning, shoe shine and repair, laundry, film developing, eyeglass repair
· Dentist
· Hair and Nail Salon
· Car Care (oil change, cleaning, etc.)
14.1 Recreational and Bicycle Facilities
A relaxation area will be incorporated at the Britannia Forbes Research Center site as
part of the project construction. This area will offer project employees a recreational
area for walking, meditation or picnicking.
The Bay Trails project provides bicycle connectivity directly to the south of the project,
parallel with the property line, for commuters and recreational users. The Bay Trail is a
planned recreational corridor that, when complete, will encircle San Francisco and San
Pablo Bays with a continuous 400-mile network of bicycling and hiking trails. It will
connect the shoreline of all nine Bay Area counties, link 47 cities, and cross the major
toll bridges in the region. To date, approximately 240 miles of the alignment-over half
the Bay Trail's ultimate length-have been completed.3 .
15.0 KICK-OFF EVENT
Upon 75% o ccup aJ1cy, the developer will host a commute alternative kick-off
event/ celebration or employee marketing campaign. Transportation service providers,
such as BART, SamTrans, Caltrain, and the Alliance, will be invited to set up exhibit
booths/tables. To encourage employee participation in the event, the developer and
tenant will provide food, such as popcorn, hot dogs and refreslunents, and give-a-ways,
such as commuter mugs, water bottles, t-shirts, etc. The tenant will help set the date for
the event and advertise the event at least two weeks in advance.
16.0 ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION FAIR AND SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
The Forbes Research Center TC will host an annual commute alternative event or fair.
Transportation service providers, such as BART, Caltrain, 511 Regional Rideshare and
the Alliance will be invited to setup exhibit booths/tables. To encourage employee
participation in the event, the TC will provide food, such as popcorn, hot dogs, ice
cream or other refreshments, and give-a-ways, such as commuter mugs, water bottles, t-
shirts, etc. the TC will set the date for the event and advertise the event at least two
weeks in advance.
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Periodic rideshare articles will be written by the TC for internal employee newsletter
with ongoing highlights of alternative commuters and their successes. Internal
company notices and incentive promotions about Spare the Air (June through October),
Bike to Work (May) and Rideshare Thursday's should attract attention of commuters,
generate excitement about the use of commute alternatives, and reward those who
rideshare. These promotions are often sponsored in conjunction with 511, the Regional
Rideshare Program or the Air District.
The TC will register with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
for the Spare the Air program so as to receive regional air quality forecast bulletins
about poor and unhealthy air quality days. These direct email updates will be
forwarded to all employees to encourage the use of alternative transit mode during
peak advisory periods.
17.0 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) are typically private, nonprofit
organizations run by a voluntary Board of Directors typically with a small staff. They
help businesses, developers, building owners, local govenunent representatives, and
others, work together to collectively establish policies, programs and services to address
local transportation problems. The key to a successful TMA lies in the synergism of
multiple groups banding together to address and accomplish more than any single
employer, building operator, developer, or resident could do alone.
In South San Francisco, the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance operates as a
TMA organization.
The Alliance provides:
· Shuttle programs
· Carpool and vanpool matching
· Parking management programs
· Trial transit passes
· Emergency ride home programs
· Enhanced bicycle facilities
· Car and vanpool incentives
· Transit advocacy
· Information on local issues
· Teleworking
· Training
· Marketing programs
· Promotional assistance
· Newsletter
Project tenants will register in the Alliance GRH program for their employees and to
use the resources and services available. Participating with the Alliance is a valuable
asset for project tenants. The Alliance is a clearinghouse for information about
alternative commute programs, incentives, and transportation projects affecting San
Mateo County businesses.
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18.0 COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT
The intent of the City of South San Francisco's TDM Ordinance is to reduce single
occupancy vehicle (SOV) trips and in doing so lessen the resulting traffic congestion
and mobile source related air pollution. It is important to ensure TDM measures are
actually implemented and effective. Therefore a monitoring and enforcement program
is necessary for each application. Because the City's TDM Program is performance
based (i.e. project required percentage alternative mode usage and corresponding trip
reduction at 35%), an annual evaluation program will allow the Britannia Forbes
Research Center project, Slough and the City to assess the effectiveness of the unique
program designed for their project, and to make adjusbnents as necessary to
consistently meet or exceed the requirement.
Slough's Britannia Forbes Research Center will establish and maintain a 35% trip
reduction at the proposed project site that is subject to annual monitoring. Annual
monitoring and penalty programs are consistent with previously approved
methodologies implemented by the City of South San Francisco at other project sites in
the east of Highway 101 area. Slough plans to voluntarily promote, encourage, and
support alternative cOminute mode usage for employees at the Britannia Forbes
Research Center project.
18.1 Annual Employee Commute Survey
An employee commute survey will be a critically important part of the monitoring
process to determine the success or failure of TDM measures. This report, via results
from an employee survey distributed and collected by the TC will provide quantitative
data (e.g., mode split) and qualitative data (e.g., employee perception of the alternative
transportation programs). Employees who do not participate in commute survey will be
counted as drive-alone or SOY commuters by default. The tenant will be strongly
encouraged to support and participate in the promotion and marketing of the annual
employee survey. Lease language will identify this requirement.
Survey data may then be used to focus TDM marketing and the efforts of the TC. The
TDM program could be re-tooled, if necessary, to maintain the project's 35% peak hour
alterative commute use rates and commibnent at the site. A summary report based on
results from the employee commute survey will be submitted to the City of South San
Francisco and presented to the Planning Commission and the City Council.
18.2 Annual Summary Report
Each year, Slough via tenant-employee survey data, will prepare an annual TDM
summary report and submit the same to the City to document the effectiveness of their
TOM Plan in achieving the goal of the alternative mode usage and 35% trip reduction
by employees within the Project. The TDM summary report will be prepared by an
independent consultant or TMA who will work in concert with the Britannia Forbes
Research Center TC. The TDM summary report will include a determination of
historical empIo,yee commute methods provided by information obtained from a survey
of all employees working in the building.
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If the trip reduction rates have not been achieved, the report will explain how and why
the goal was not reached and specifies additional measures and activities that will be
implemented in the coming year to improve the modes use rate.
The initial TDM summary report on the Property will be submitted within one (1) year
and each year thereafter following the granting of a certificate of occupancy with
respect to the building. The survey reporting is targeted for the 4th quarter of each year.
18.3 Triennial Report
For projects with increased FAR, a triennial report will also be required. The triennial
report will state whether the development has or has not achieved the required percent
alternative mode-use. If the development has not achieved the required mode-use, the
applicant will:
· Explain how and why the goals have not been reached
· Describe additional measures that will be adopted in the coming year to attain
the required mode-use rate
· Provide an implementation schedule by month of additional measures
The triennial report will also include a comparison of historical responses on the survey
and identify if mode share has changed significantly and describe in detail as to why
the mode share changed. The Chief Planner will review reports. Reports that indicate
failure will be submitted to the City Council.
18.4 Penalty for Noncompliance
If after the initial triennial report, the subsequent triennial report indicates that, in spite
of the changes in the Final TDM Plan, the required alternative mode-use is still not
being achieved, or if the applicant fails to submit a triennial report, the Gty may assess
a penalty. The penalty shall be established by City Council resolution on the basis of the
project size and actual percentage alternative mode use as compared to the percent
alternative mode use established in the TDM Plan.4
18.5 Tenant Performance and Lease Language
The developer (and/ or all future owners) will draft lease language or side agreements
for all tenants that require the identification of a designated employer contact,
compliance and implementation of the TDM program (including annual survey and
reporting, and registration in the Alliance's GRH program). The agreement language
may also identify the tenant! s share of potential penalties for failure to achieve the 35%
alternative mode-use rate, failure to participate in the annual employee commute
survey, or failure to submit the annual report as identified by the City of South San
Francisco. The developer will guarantee project-wide tenant performance.
4 Ordinance No. 1300-2001, Chapter 20.120, Transportation Demand Management, South San Francisco
Municipal Code, October 2001.
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19.0 CONCLUSION
The developer is committed to achieving and maintaining a 35% employee alternative
mode use at the proposed project. This TDM Plan provides the details of their
commitment to the City of South San Francisco.
The Britannia Forbes Research Center project supports the policies of focusing clustered
development along transportation corridors (Highway 101 and 1-280), and transit
corridors (Caltrain and BART).
In order to be part of the transportation solution, this project contains the density and
critical mass necessary to encourage the use of all alternative modes of transportation
including bicycling, carpooling, vanpooling, and public transit.
By balancing air quality with economic growth, the Britannia Forbes Research Center
project will help South San Francisco thrive as a cormnunity. It is projects like these that
will contribute to South San Francisco's future livelihood.
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