Assessment of travel-demand approaches at suburban activity centers. Final report, October 1988-April 1989

Technical Report · Sat Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989

OSTI ID:5371427

Bhatt, K; Higgins, T

Local governments are turning to demand management or trip-reduction strategies, policies, and programs to combat traffic congestion. Localities are encouraging employers and developers to implement transportation-systems management (TSM) and parking management strategies (PM). The study describes experiences with TSM and PM through employer case studies and literature reviews. It provides recommendations to local government decision makers and planners on strategy effectiveness and reduction policy instruments. Recommendations are offered about: when TSM and PM strategies and policies are appropriate; consideration in selecting policy instruments; suggestions on policy design; and guidance on program monitoring, enforcement, management, costs and timeliness. Recommendations for the Federal Government include development of model ordinances, developer agreements, parking codes, and guidelines supportive of local policies; changes in tax law on parking subsidies and parking policies for federal employees; support of Transportation Management Association roles in parking management; coordination with air-quality regulations; and future research on suburban successes and failures.

• Research Organization: K.T. Analytics, Inc., Frederick, MD (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5371427
• Report Number(s): PB-89-231856/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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