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Florida Commuter Assistance Program

Florida Commuter Assistance Program. Mike Wright Statewide CAP Manager Florida Department of Transportation. Transportation Demand Management.

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Florida Commuter Assistance Program

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  1. FloridaCommuter Assistance Program Mike Wright Statewide CAP Manager Florida Department of Transportation

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. Funding Issues and Strategies • 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

  6. FDOT Training/Technical Assistance • 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)

  7. Florida TDM Clearinghouse • Provide short-term technical support • Start-up assistance for TMOs/TMIs • Fact finding • Distribute “TDM Review” copies for all MPOs, transit agencies, etc. • Develop and maintain TDM websitewww.commuterservices.com • Maintain TDM resource center • Host annual Florida Commuter Choice summit

  8. TDM & Transit Promotional Materials Clearinghouse

  9. FDOT-funded TDM Research • 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

  10. Evaluation: Required Performance Measures • 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

  11. Evaluation: District Optional Measures • Media/community relation • Information materials distributed • Gasoline saved • Emissions reduced • Special Events

  12. Commuter Assistance Program Procedure • 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 . . . ?

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