Implementation Examples Data Needs Compressed Work Weeks Best Practices Type of location: Businesses wanting to provide extended client hours. Agency practices: Strong program support from administrators and policy makers. Frequency of reanalysis: Annually. Supporting policies or actions needed: Policy allowing employees to work longer than eight hours per day. Complementary strategies: Flextime and telecommuting. For […]
Regional
Carpooling
Bicycle and Pedestrian Education
Description Education and encouragement programs can help improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and awareness, improve driver awareness (improving car/bicycle interactions), and increase traffic law compliance. Research suggests that many people would like to bicycle or walk more but are concerned about safety and other issues. Improved education and encouragement can help regular drivers choose to walk and […]
Active Demand Management
Target Market ADM can reduce traffic congestion in any city. ADM methods work especially well in places with: Tech-savvy people with flexible work schedules. Managed lanes: lanes with rules, such as HOV lanes and toll roads. How Will This Help? Implementation Examples Three examples of ADM in operation or testing are described here. For more […]
Virtual Public Meetings
Description Virtual public meetings (VPMs) are an online version of traditional in-person public meetings or open houses. VPMs complement traditional meetings by providing the same information online, in real time, as would be available at traditional meetings. VPMs encourage public participation and feedback on transportation projects using real-time web and chat services. They also allow […]
Vanpooling
How Will This Help | Target Market | Implementation Examples | References Introduction Target Market Vanpools work best in areas with little transit service and inadequate parking. Commuters get the benefits of transit without requiring the local transit agency to serve their area. This service is best paired with managed lanes that offer a price […]