Transcript Florida CAP Presentation - University of South Florida

Florida
Commuter Assistance Program
Mike Wright
Statewide CAP Manager
Florida Department of Transportation
Transportation Demand Management
Strategies that foster increased efficiency
of the transportation system by
influencing travel behavior by mode,
time of day, frequency, trip length, cost,
or route
Policies and Procedures Affecting
TDM Efforts in Florida
FDOT
Long Range Plan
FDOT Policies and Procedures
State Statutes
Local Government Comprehensive Plans
Local Development Regulations
CAP Funding FY 05 - 09
The amount of funding that the State has
committed to the Commuter Assistance Program
will remain constant for the next five years.
FY 05/06
$ 4,371,906
FY 06/07
$ 4,407,400
FY 07/08
$4,607,400
FY 08/09
$4,607,400
FY 09/10
$4,607,400
Funding Issues and Strategies
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FDOT cannot fund 100% of CAP budgets
Need to increase local funding
Demonstrate to local governments how TDM
helps with congestion mitigation
Solicit private partnerships
 In-kind services/donations
 Monetary contributions
FDOT Training/Technical Assistance
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Florida TDM Clearinghouse
TDM & Transit Promotional Materials
Clearinghouse
Florida Commuter Choice Certificate Program
BACSCAP ridematching software
Commuter Choices Week – a Promotional
Campaign
Research (NCTR Projects)
Florida TDM Clearinghouse
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Provide short-term technical support
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Start-up assistance for TMOs/TMIs
Fact finding
Distribute “TDM Review” copies for all
MPOs, transit agencies, etc.
Develop and maintain TDM website
www.commuterservices.com
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Maintain TDM resource center
Host annual Florida Commuter Choice
summit
TDM & Transit Promotional Materials Clearinghouse
FDOT-funded TDM Research
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Statewide CAP Evaluation Project
TMA Handbook
Worksite Trip Reduction Model
Vanpool Financing and Pricing Guide
Quantifying the Business Benefits of
TDM
Reducing Vehicle Trips and Vehicle
Miles of Travel Through Customized
Travel Options
Evaluation: Required Performance Measures
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Number of commuters requesting assistance
Number of commuters switching modes
Number of vans in service
Number of vehicle trips eliminated
Number of vehicle miles eliminated
Employer contacts
Parking spots saved/parking needs reduced
Commuter costs saved
Major accomplishments
Evaluation: District Optional Measures
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Media/community relation
Information materials distributed
Gasoline saved
Emissions reduced
Special Events
Commuter Assistance Program Procedure
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Additional Performance Measures
 Number of non-SOV commuters, whether
registered with CAP or not
 Longevity of commuter’s commitment to not
SOV
 Follow-up measures to rate the effectiveness
of marketing efforts
 Other potential measures . . . ?