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 helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Leading the Region
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Maintains safe and healthy mobility options for all.
Sustainability Considerations
Enhances traffic efficiency and reduces harmful emissions tied to high traffic congestion.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Project
Partnership
Policy
MoDOT
Metro Transit
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
EWGCOG
Municipalities
Regional Employers
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 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
Tracking Success
The reduction in single-occupant vehicle trips during peak hours. And increase in mode share.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Improve multi-modal infrastructure accessibility, enhance employer engagement in travel demand programs.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Coordinate with municipalities to implement similar policies building on county's success.