Recommendation LR.25
Recommendation Status: New
Implement travel demand management strategies to reduce single-occupant vehicle trips and Highway congestion by promoting multimodal transportation alternatives, including transit, biking, walking, and carpooling.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Maintains safe and healthy mobility options for all.
Enhances traffic efficiency and reduces harmful emissions tied to high traffic congestion.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Leading the Region
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
MoDOT
Metro Transit
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
EWGCOG
Municipalities
Regional Employers
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
N/A - Policy expected to generate net cost savings due to trip reduction and reduced road maintenance costs
Tracking Implementation
Improve multi-modal infrastructure accessibility, enhance employer engagement in travel demand programs.
Tracking Success
The reduction in single-occupant vehicle trips during peak hours. And increase in mode share.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Coordinate with municipalities to implement similar policies building on county's success.
If underperforming, what should we do?