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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. I ntrod uction ...... ..... ..... ........ ..... .... .......................... .......................... ..... .................... ...................... ...... ......... ..... 1
Executive Summary........................................................,................. ..................... ......................... ........... .......... 1
Background............,............................. ........... .................................. .....,.........................,...... .......... ......... ........., 1
Purpose ..........................................................................,................................................... ......., ..... . .. . .. . . ,. .... . . .... 1
Project Description.......................................... ...... ................... ..........................................................................., 1
Regulatory Setting............................ ......,..... ............... ...................................... ........................ .......................... 3
2. Existi ng Transportation System .............................. ..................... ................ .......... ..... .......................... ...... .... 5
Transit Service..............................................................,............... ............................................. ........ .............'.... 5
Bicycle Facilities.................. ....................., ............,.................. ..........................................,.................. .............. 9
Pedestrian Facilities ,....................... .............................................................'.................. ................... ........... ...... 9
3. Transportation Demand Management Program ........................................................................................... 10
Required Measures ....... ................................................................................ ..,......................................... ........ 11
Financing and Monitoring ............................................................. ................................................,.................... 13
4. Com pliance with Guidelines and Effectiveness..... .............................. ................................................ ........ 14
City of South San Francisco Guidelines............................................................................................................ 14
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Project Trip Generation and Employee Estimates
Appendix B: City of South San Francisco Travel Demand Management Requirements
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1
Project Location........................ ........... ............... ............................................ .......... ...................,........ 2
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Project Site Plan ....... ........ ................,............................................................................ ........,.............. 4
Existing Transit Service.......................................................... .................................,............ ................ 6
Existing Bicycle Facilities. .................................................. ............................................................, ..... 8
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 FedEx Ground Facility Transportation Demand Management Program Measures ...................................10
Table A1 Project Trip Generation Estimates............................................................................................................16
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1. INTRODUCTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report presents a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program for the Fed Ex Ground facility located
at 202 and 222 Littlefield Avenue in South San Francisco, California. The report identifies TDM measures that will
meet the 28 percent alternative mode use credit required by the City of South San Francisco guidelines.
BACKGROUND
FedEx Ground currently operates at 222 Littlefield Avenue and plans to lease additional space at an adjacent
property, 202 Littlefield Avenue, in South San Francisco, California. This report presents a TDM program to
identify measures to reduce the number of single-occupant automobile 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 the FedEx Ground facility to walk, bicycle, use public transportation, carpool or use other
alternatives to driving alone when traveling to and from work. In general, TDM measures support more mobility
using existing transportation systems, boost economic efficiency of the current transportation infrastructure,
improve air quality, save energy, and reduce 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 flexible implementation plan that can meet the needs of the FedEx
Ground facility.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project site is located at 202 and 222 Littlefield Avenue in South San Francisco, as shown on Figure 1 and
would consist of a 53,448 square foot building and a 48,163 square foot building. The proposed project is
estimated to generate 98 AM peak hour trips, 98 PM peak hour trips, and 370 daily trips from an estimate of 110
employees 1 and will provide 111 parking spaces for personal vehicles and 58 parking spaces for delivery vans.
The floor area ratio (FAR) of the proposed project will be 0.481; meaning that the gross floor area of the site
(101,611 square feet) will be equal to 48.1 % of the net area of the site (211,035 square feet). A site plan for the
proposed project is shown on Figure 2. The proposed project will be designed to maximize alternative
transportation modes by including six indoor Class II bicycle racks, two shower rooms, eight clothing storage
lockers, ten carpool parking spaces, and one vanpool parking space.
1 See Appendix A for proposed project trip generation and employee estimates, provided by FedEx Ground.
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REGULATORY SETTING
The TDM program is based on guidelines provided by the City of South San Francisco (SSF)2 and the
City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County Guidelines (C/CAG)3,
City of South San Francisco Guidelines
The SSF guidelines for TDM programs require that all projects that generate greater than 100 daily trips attain 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 necessary for projects that seek TDM program FAR
bonuses and entail the implementation of additional TOM program measures. The proposed project is not
seeking an FAR bonus and only needs to provide the 15 required TDM program measures.
City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County Guidelines
In addition to SSF guidelines, C/CAG has a separate set of TDM guidelines. The C/CAG guidelines require
developments that generate 100 or more peak hour trips to implement TDM measures that have the capacity to
mitigate all new peak hour trips, based on C/CAG programmatic trip credits. The developer/tenants are not held
responsible for the extent to which the programs are actually used but are credited for peak hour trips that may
potentially be mitigated due to the various components of the TOM program. The proposed project is estimated
to generate 98 AM peak hour trips and 98 PM peak hour trips, which would not exceed the C/CAG peak hour trip
threshold; therefore, no C/CAG programmatic trip credit analysis is presented in this document.
2 City of South San Francisco, Municipal Code, Chapter 20.120,2006.
3 CitylCounty Association of Governments of San Mateo County, Revised C/CAG Guidelines for the 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 facilities are described in detail below.
TRANSIT SERVICE
The project site is not directly 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 Caltrain 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 Caltrain stations. The existing transit services are shown on Figure 3 and
described in detail below.
Rail Service
Caltrain and BART provide rail transportation services to a variety of regional 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.
Caltrain
The current Caltrain Station is located underneath the interchange of East Grand Avenue and US-101
approximately 0.9 miles from the project site. Currently, there is no contiguous sidewalk connection from the
project site to the Caltrain station. Only local and some limited (skip-stop) trains stop at this station,
approximately every hour to half hour. There are no plans to have express (Baby Bullet) service stops at this
station now or in the future. In the near future, Caltrain and the City of South San Francisco plan to move the
South San Francisco Caltrain station several hundred feet to the south to greatly improve pedestrian, bike,
transit/shuttle accessibility, as well as passenger waiting area and platform amenities. The new station location
would be closer to the project site, but still approximately 0.8 miles away.
BART
In addition to Caltrain, South San Francisco employees have access to BART, a regional, rail rapid transit service
provided by the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART). The South San Francisco BART Station is approximately
2.8 miles from the project site. In 2003, BART completed its San Francisco International Airport (SFO) extension
and opened a new station in South San Francisco near EI Camino Real and the Kaiser Permanente Medical
Facility on the west side of the City of South San Francisco. BART has recently reduced service on the
Millbrae/SFO extension and runs trains only from the Dublin/Pleasanton line.
Shuttle Service
Shuttle services are provided between the east of US-101 and the local Caltrain 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 Quality Management District, San Mateo County Transit Authority
(SamTrans), and the C/CAG,
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Employer membership in the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance (Alliance) is required for employee use.
Although none of the shuttles provides service near the project site, due to the industrial nature of the project
vicinity, the routes are described below. It is unlikely that shuttle service would be extended south of Grand
Avenue because the industrial uses, while large in land area, have few employees. Even with expanded service
routes, the lack of density would prohibit high amounts of transit use from the project vicinity.
Oyster Point BART Shuttle
The Oyster Point BART Shuttle provides service between the South San Francisco BART station and the Oyster
Point 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).
Gateway Area Caltrain Shuttle
The Gateway Area Caltrain Shuttle provides service between the South San Francisco Caltrain station and the
Gateway area office buildings with nine shuttles, approximately every 25 minutes in the morning (5:44 AM - 9:29
AM) and eight shuttles, approximately every 27 minute in the evening (2:40 PM - 6:23 PM).
Oyster Point Caltrain Shuttle
The Oyster Point Caltrain Shuttle provides service between the South San Francisco Caltrain station and the
Oyster Point area office 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).
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 US-1 01. The closest SamTrans bus stop is located approximately 0.4 miles from the project site at Airport
Boulevard/Baden Avenue and is accessible via sidewalks on Harbor Way and Utah Avenue.
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 Boulevard/Baden 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
on weekdays and weekends. Headways are 60 minutes during the evenings.
SamTrans Route 397 provides bus service between the Palo Alto Caltrain station and the Transbay Terminal, in
downtown San Francisco, This bus route operates along Airport Boulevard, within South San Francisco, and
stops at Airport Boulevard/Baden Avenue in the vicinity of the project site. The route operates 24 hours a day on
weekdays and weekends. Headways are 60 minutes on weekdays and weekends.
Taxi Service
The Downtown Dasher Taxi Service provides free taxi vouchers between South San Francisco job sites east of
US-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
employer provided vouchers and trip reservations before 10:00 AM.
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BICYCLE FACILITIES
Bicycle facilities include bike paths (Class I), 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 4. Gateway Avenue and Airport Boulevard are also designated as
bicycle routes. Though not identified as bicycle routes, Harbor Way and Littlefield Avenue are wide, low volume
streets that serve as decent roadway facilities for bicycling.
The San Francisco Bay Trail, part of a planned 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 includes sidewalks, crosswalks, trails, and pedestrian signals. Near the project site,
sidewalks are located on Littlefield Avenue, Harbor Way, and Utah Avenue. A segment of the San Francisco Bay
Trail is located to the south of the project site 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 the FedEx Ground facility 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
guidelines. Table 1 summarizes the TDM measures, which are described in detail below.
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FEDEX GROUND FACILITY TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MEASURES
I CarpoolNanpool Matching
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Passenger Loading Zones
Promotional Programs
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Description
FedEx Ground will provide an indoor bicycle rack for six bicycles on-
site.
The FedEx Ground TOM coordinator will provide ride-matching
services for carpools and van pools users through 511.org and an
intemal program.
FedEx Ground will designate a TOM coordinator.
FedEx Ground will provide lighted paths and sidewalks between the
buildings, parking areas, and Littlefield Avenue.
Fed Ex Ground will provide free parking and preferential spaces for
carpools and van pools.
Fed Ex Ground employees will be able to utilize the Alliance's free
Guaranteed Ride Home Program for emergencies via taxicabs or
rental cars.
The FedEx Ground TOM coordinator will provide a permanent display
of commute alternative information in both buildings.
FedEx Ground will provide a loading zone for vanpool and carpool
rides near the entrance of each building.
The FedEx Ground TOM coordinator will provide new employee
orientation packets, flyers, posters, email, and educational programs.
FedEx Ground will provide two shower facilities with eight lockers on-
site.
FedEx Ground employees will be able to use the Oyster Point BART,
Gateway Area Caltrain, and the Oyster Point Caltrain Shuttles.
FedEx Ground will join the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief
Alliance.
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San Francisco
Municipal Code
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20.120.040 (C)
20,120.040 (0)
20.120.040 (E, J)
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20,120,040 (H)
20.120.040 (I)
20.120,040 (L)
20,120.040 (M)
20,120,040 (N)
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Source: City of South San Francisco, 2006 and Fehr & Peers, 2006.
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REQUIRED MEASURES
Site Design Features
Bicvcle Parkinq
FedEx Ground will provide a bicycle rack to accommodate six bicycles to help promote cycling as an alternative
commute option4. The bicycle racks will be located inside one of the buildings.
Shower and Locker Facilities
FedEx Ground will provide one men's and one women's shower facilities on-site. The shower facilities will include
eight lockers, available on a first come first served basis.
Free Parkinq for Carpools and Vanpools
FedEx Ground will provide free parking and preferential spaces for carpools and vanpools.
Preferential Carpool and Vanpool ParkinQ
FedEx Ground will reserve 10 percent of vehicle spaces for carpools and vanpools and will be located in premium
and convenient locations. There will be 10 carpool spaces and one van pool space provided on the project site.
These preferential spaces will discourage single-occupant vehicle trips and improve accessibility for those sharing
vehicles.
Passenqer Loadinq Zones
FedEx Ground will provide a passenger loading zone for carpool and vanpool drop-off near the main entrance of
both buildings. One designated parking stall near each building entrance will be time-restricted to allow vehicles
to drop-off/pick-up passengers.
Pedestrian Connections
FedEx Ground will provide on-site pedestrian facilities, including on-street sidewalks and lighted paths between
the buildings, parking areas, and Littlefield Avenue.
TDM Programs
TDM Coordinators
FedEx Ground will designate a TDM 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 SamTrans, BART, and CalTrain
4 The SSF TOM guidelines require permanent bicycle lockers. While the proposed bicycle rack is not considered a permanent
facility, it would be located indoors, would provide better security than a permanent outdoor bicycle locker, and would meet the
intent of the TOM guidelines.
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schedules and maps. The TDM coordinator will provide information via new employee orientation packets, flyers,
posters, emails, and quarterly educational programs. The TDM coordinator's role will also include actively
marketing alternative mode use, administering the carpool and van pool 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 TDM 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. Vanpools
provide similar commuting benefits as carpools, though a van pool 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 van pools 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 (i.e. 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 another means to get home and the employer pays for the service. FedEx
Ground will 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 up-to-date displays for the TDM Program located within
the both buildings. The displays will include shuttle maps and schedules, transit maps and schedules, bicycle
facility maps, information regarding carpool and van pool 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, emails, quarterly educational programs, 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 benefits to
the community, The new employee orientation will address alternative commute options, describes on-site
amenities, provides transit schedules, maps, and offer free ride matching services.
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 shuttle stops closer to the project site. It is unlikely that shuttle service would be extended
south of Grand Avenue because the industrial uses, while large in land area, have few employees. Even with
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expanded service routes, the lack of density would prohibit high amounts of transit use from the project vicinity.
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 FedEx Ground facility will 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.
FINANCING AND MONITORING
The TDM program will be funded through FedEx Ground and Alliance grants, which pay up to 50 percent of
bicycle facility and Guaranteed Ride Home Program costs.
The TDM program will be performance based and the alternative mode use will be monitored annually, beginning
one year after occupancy of the 202 Littlefield Avenue building. The alternative mode use and general
perceptions of the TDM program will come from statistically valid employee surveys. The TDM 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.
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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 guidelines.
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO GUIDELINES
The SSF guidelines require the FedEx Ground facility TDM program to achieve a 28 percent alternative mode use
credit. According to the SSF guidelines, the TMD plan will achieve a 28 percent alternative mode use credit
through the implementation of all 15 required TDM measures. The TDM program will therefore meet SSF TDM
requirements.
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APPENDIX A:
PROJECT TRIP GENERATION AND EMPLOYEE ESTIMATES
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The project trip generation and employee estimates, shown in Table A1 were provided by Fed Ex Ground. FedEx
Ground estimated the trip generation and employees for the expanded facility (202 and 220 Littlefield Avenue)
based on extrapolations of empirical data from the current facility (220 Littlefield Avenue). These trip generation
estimates seem reasonable given the number of employees. Assuming each employee makes one trip per peak
hour, the project would generate 98 trips per peak hour with an average occupancy of 1.1 employees. This
average occupancy is within expected values and is a sensible estimate for the project site.
TABLE A1
PROJECT TRIP GENERATION ESTIMATES
Vehicle Trip Generation Estimates
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Daily
Land Use Employees
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Source: FedEx Ground, 2006 and Fehr & Peers, 2006.
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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 Implementation 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
5. 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 Van pool 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 van pool.
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 Van pools. The preferential parking spaces shall be provided free of
charge.
G. Guaranteed Ride Home. Carpool, vanpool and transit riders shall be provided with a 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.
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I. Passenger Loading Zones. Passenger loading zones for carpool and vanpool drop-off shall be
located near the main building entrance.
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. Showers/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 Subsides/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 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 TransitlBus 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.
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H. Telecommuting. The applicant shall provide or require tenants to provide opportunities and the
ability to work off-site.
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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