HomeMy WebLinkAboutElan TDM 6-20-2000Transportation Demand Management Program
Elan Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing Area -Tenant Improvement
Located at
1000 Gateway Blvd.
City of South Son Francisco, CA
June 20, 2000
ISSUED FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Proparod by Elan Pharmaceuticals
June 20, 2000
Transportation Demand Management Program
For
800/1000 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, California
Elan Pharmaceuticals are committed to being good neighbors in the community. They
understand the importance of minimizing environmental impacts at the Gateway in South
San Francisco. It realizes that supporting alternative methods of commuting, it reduces
congestion and pollution, creating positive contributions to the community. A
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program is a means to attract and retain
excellent employees as part of comprehensive benefit packages offered to all employees.
Elan Pharmaceuticals are committed to supporting an extensive (TDM) program.
The proposed full project build out population is approximately 250 employees, in two
buildings, (150 in. 60,000 square feet, and 100 in. 45,000 square feet). Using the current
population census of 350 employees, it then appears that an 28°Io negative growth in the
number of employees could occur.
A 1-.28 factor is used for negative growth projection purposes. Projected individual
element goals are based on the existing level of employee participation will decrease, due
to the expanded TDM program efforts, and offerings to employees. The existing
commute mode data used is from the 01-10-00 Elan's Transit survey.
Parking supply at this location is a concern to the City of South San Francisco. The
60,000 sq. ft. of building 1000 would have a requirement of 171 parking spaces
(2.85/1000 gross sq. ft.) .Based on the current parking requirement Bldg. 1000 have 177
parking spaces. Based on negative growth additional parking spaces will not be built.
A. PROGRAM ELEMENTS:
New employees negative impact not required to attend a new employee
orientation program.
Existing round trip carpool passengers: # 10
Program goal: 10
Program gain: 0
Employee round trips saved daily: 5
2. The program will effectively promote the use of the Gateway Shuttle Bus System,
and the use of public transit. Computer shuttles operate during peak commute
hours to the South San Francisco CalTrain Station, and to the San Francisco Glen
Park Bart Station. Employer operated shuttles connecting to the public transit
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have been identified as the most effective marketing method of attracting
passengers to public transit systems. (Source: SamTrans and CalTrain 20 year
marketing plans).
Existing # of participants: 35
Program goal: 35
Program gain: 0
Employee round trips saved daily: 17
(Additional daytime trips are also saved utilizing available alternative transportation
modes, for lunches, errands, and medical appointments, although not part of these
figures).
3. The program will participate in the peninsula Congestion Relief Alliance
"Emergency Ride Home" program. This allows employees who utilize alternative
forms of commuting a free ride home for emergencies up to 4 times per year via
taxicabs or rental cars. (50°Io grant matching funds are available to the employees
that participate in this program). These types of programs have been identified as
the number incentive for employees to rideshare. Employees have seen increases
of 15-20% in ridesharing when this type of program is offered to employees
(Source: RIDES 1999 Commute Survey).
Currently, Elan has no participants in this program.
Existing program participants # 0
Program goal: 10
Program gain: 10
Employee round trips saved daily: 1(10% of program gain).
This program will encourage an increased use of alternative transit, however some
employees will already be using these models. It is a deciding factor in not driving
alone, and a valuable method to deal with the unknown urgent need for an employee
to quickly get home for emergencies.
4. Transportation for employee medical appointments, during regular business
hours, will be provided by company paid taxi vouchers, round trip, up to two
times per year. This is an incentive to not bring a vehicle to work.
Existing program participants: # 0
Program goal: 2
Program gain: 2
Employee round trips saved per day: 1
This program will encourage an increased use of alternative transit, however many
will already be using these models. It is a deciding factor in not driving alone, and a
valuable method for transportation to medical and dental appointments.
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5. Pre tax payroll deductions will allow the employee up to $65.00 per month for
public transit passes, and the expense for participating in vanpools via the
Computer Check Program.
Existing program participants: # 10
Program goal: 20
Program gain: 10
Employee round trips saved per day: 5 (based on the fact that'/z may already be
utilizing alternative modes).
6. Vanpools will be promoted, and encouraged, as an attractive method of
commuting. Vanpools will be established, and subsidized, subject to economic
feasibility and employee participation. The company will pay for required
medical exams for primary and secondary drivers. Advertising methods such as
"wrapping" the vanpools may subsidize some of the operating expenses.
Dedicated "preferential parking" areas will be provided in highly visible areas.
Subsidies for vanpools by employers, is the most desired factor in deciding to
vanpool (Source: RIDES 2000 Commute Profile).
Existing program participants: # 0
Program goal: 10
Program gain: 10
Employee round trips saved per day: 5
7. Bicycling will be promoted as a visible commute option. Bicycle lockers, racks,
showers, and the accommodation on transit shuttles will be available. The local
Bayside Trail, (a segment is now under construction locally), will provide
important trail links to other areas. Common commute routes of the employees in
the area will be shared and published.
Existing program participants: # 2
Program goal: 6
Program gain: 4
Employee round trips saved per day: 3
8. Motorcycles will be accommodated in secure, signed designated areas, with
methods of impact protection from automobile traffic. Designated motorcycle-
parking limits the use of one automobile parking space for only one motorcycle.
Motorcycles may use carpool lanes, and cross toll bridges during commute hours
for free.
Existing program participants: # 4
Program goal: 4
Program gain: 0
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Employee round trips saved per day: 2
9. Telecommuting reduces both traffic and the need for employee parking facilities.
A formal telecommuting program will be developed, with
"how-to" instructions, contracts between management and the employees,
feedback mechanisms, ergonomics, insurance and worker's compensation issues
explained. It will be available for selected employees, dependent upon position
and work requirements. A method of tracking the telecommuting days will be
developed.
Existing program participants: # 0
Program goal: 1
Program gain: 1
Employee round trips saved per day: 0
10. Taxicab vouchers will be available for local business transportation, including
travel to and from the S.F.O. International Airport. Indirect commute impact.
11. The S.S.F. Downtown Dasher program will be promoted for midday travel to the
downtown area. The company will pay for round trip program vouchers. Indirect
commute impact.
12. Electric vehicles produce no local air pollution, and will be promoted. Electric
vehicle charging utility expenses will be available at no charge to the employees.
New parking facilities shall incorporate the infrastructure to accommodate at least
one charging station per parking lot or garage. Use will be available for
employees as well as for visitors.
Existing program participants: # 0
Program goal: 1
Program gain: 1
Employee round trips saved per day: 0
13. Often visitors and job applicants do not have there own transportation.Visitors
and job applicants will be provided with public transportation options, shuttle
schedules, and transit maps for the area, to encourage the use of public transit.
Indirect beneficial impact to commute.
14. Quarterly employee surveys shall be conducted via e-mail. Non-responses to
commute surveys are to be counted as "drive alone". Indirect benefit to program.
15. The corporate web site will contain a section for commuter information, the
results of the current employee commute method survey, as well as the efforts and
effectiveness of the TDM Program. Also, a "Transit Information Bulletin Board"
centrally located in the building will display transit information, schedules, as
well as current promotions. New commute options will be advertised and
promoted. Indirect benefit to program.
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16. An employee will be available to answer commute questions, concerns, or transit
problems. This employee will prepare historical surveyed commute records, for
annual submission of a TDM Report to the City of South San Francisco Planning
Department. This person will work in conjunction with the Peninsula Congestion
Relief Alliance to assist in the promotion of ridesharing programs, and events.
Indirect benefit to program.
17. Employees will be encouraged to participate in the Bay Area Air Quality
District's "Spare the Air" program during unhealthy weather conditions.
Participants will be requested to not drive to work alone, and seek other methods
of commuting. Enrollment will be via the BAAQMD Web page, and "Spare the
Air Day" notification will be sent via a-mail, as soon as it is forecasted. Indirect
benefit to program.
18. Walking to work may be a viable commute option for some select employees, and
is an excepted alternative mode of commuting.
Existing program participants: # 0
Program goal: 1
Program gain: 1
Employee round trips saved daily: 0
B. THE EXISTING PROGRAM:
EXISTING COMMUTE MODE - 01-10-00 Employee Survey for 1000 Gateway
Transit Surve Results: 73 res onses from a 150-em to ee base:
Bart CalTrain Carpool Bike
Motorcycle Walk Telecommute
0 17 5 4 0 0
A total of 26 employees currently utilize alternative methods to commute, from the
current employee population of 150. Non-respondents are considered "Dive Alone
Mode". Mixed methods of commuting (such as transit/carpool) and a variety of
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different daily commute modes, are not reported. These identify a current
participation level of alternative commute modes to be: 17°Io
THE EXISTING HINES POA TDM PROGRAM PROMOTES:
Shuttles to Bart and CalTrain
Bicycle racks and shower facilities
Tuesday lunch shuttle to Tanforan Mall
Tuesday lunch shuttle to Serramonte Mall
Taxi Cab Voucher Program
Emergency Ride Home Program
New employer information packages
C. NEW TDM PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS:
Alternative methods of commuting:
New TDM Program Gains: (eliminates)
Carpools: 5 round trips a day
Shuttles: 17 round trips a day
ERH: 1 round trips a day
Vanpools: 5 rounds a day
Bicycles: 3 round trips a day
Motorcycles: 2 round trips a day
Telecommuting: 0 round trips a day
Walking: 0 round trip a day
TOTAL: 33 round trips a day
New program goal: 33 new reduced round trips, per day.
(150 employees x 17°Io = 25 trips per day would be needed to maintain the existing
level of employee participation with existing TDM)
Elan Population negative gain: 100
TDM Program gains: 33 round trips per day (reduction)
Employee daily trips saved: 59 (26 + 33)
Projected employee participation goal: 15
D. CONCLUSION:
A current employee participation level of 17°Io indicates that with 150 employees, the
potential of 25 employees could actively participate in alternative modes of
commuting. The existing 26 employees who currently use alternative commute
modes, as well as an estimated 33 employees enticed into expanded TDM Program
offerings, could reasonably eliminate 59 daily round commute trips at this location.
In addition, alternative mid day transportation options are to be made available to
reduce the need for a vehicle. (These methods are very effective in reducing
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congestion, parking demands, and reducing "cold start" pollution sources, although
not used in the calculated daily trip reduction figures).
Attractive options to driving alone will be effectively promoted, and with the
available choices of transit options, employer subsides, and marketing, this program
can be an effective tool to encourage commuters to forgo drive alone situations.
The new TDM Plan identifies the need of a total of 33 new daily commute trips
reduction, at full project completion and activation. Quarterly employee surveys will
provide sufficient feedback on the success and effectiveness of this program.
Management supports, and understands the importance of an effective TDM Program,
as a part of a progressive business environment.
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