Presented by Jeff Monson, Executive Director Commute Options July 12, 2012.

Commute Options

presented by

Jeff Monson, Executive DirectorCommute Options

July 12, 2012

Employers willing to invest in healthy, happy employees.

Active employees with healthy lifestyles

Commitment to preserving quality of life Services and programs with rural

perspective

Rewards Customer service

Commute Options PartnersThe Secret of our Success

Some of our friends

Safe Routes to School

Region 4 Expansion

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Moving TDM ForwardTransportation Options for 5.4 Million

Oregonians

Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation

presented by

Jeff Monson, Executive DirectorCommute Options

July 12, 2012

In the beginning… TDM – was often referred to as tedium

Individual agencies fought to be heard

Scarce funding

No one was agency responsible

TDM to Transportation Options

Today State Transportation Options Group

Cohesive Statewide Transportation Options Plan

Dedicated funding

Local, state, and federal commitment

Recognition that Transportation Options… Is the most cost-effective solution Can be implemented quickly Saves people money Reduces traffic congestion, pollution and dependence on oil

We’ve Come A Long Way

Mobility and BalanceOffer variety of transportation options

Safety and EfficiencyBuild and enhance capacity

Accessibility and EquityPromote viable options to all

Environment and LivabilityGHG reduction & active transportation

Economic DevelopmentConnect people to places

Advancing the MPO-Direction

Goal 1: Promote SafetyTransportation system to reduce serious injuries.

Design, operate, and manage the crime and violence, ensure mobility for all ages, abilities and socio-economic levels.

Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Goal 2: Build Multi-Modal Communities

Prioritize development of multi-modal communities that provide residents of all ages and abilities, and economic levels with safe, reliable, comfortable and economical transportation choices.

Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Goal 3: Design for Health

Design, operate, manage streetscapes and public spaces to promote active living and lessen exposure to air and noise pollution and water and soil contamination.

Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Goal 4: Promote Transportation Investment as Economic Development Invest in transportation improvements-including operational improvements-that support the economic health and competiveness of city’s businesses, and the safety and general welfare of its residents.

Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Goal 5: Integrate Transportation and Land Use

Cities and counties should coordinate transportation infrastructure with land use and development.

Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Clear goals and objectives

Demonstrates coordinated effort

Greater funding opportunities

Greater likelihood for success

Statewide Transportation Plan –What it accomplishes!

Incorporate in statewide planning documents

Oregon Transportation Plan

Governors Sustainability Plan

Land Conservation and Development Plan

Local TSPs

Engrained in the transportation culture

Our job – Integrate, Integrate, Integrate!

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