511 Contra Costa Lynn Overcashier 511 Contra Costa Program Manager for Central/East County (925)

511 versus 511 Contra Costa 511 is the universal transportation information number in the Country. In the Bay Area, it is administered by MTC, along with 511.org. MTC’s 511 Rideshare program 511.org/rideshare, houses the Bay Area’s carpool/vanpool ridematch database and employer outreach for 5 counties (Santa Clara, Marin, Napa, Sonoma and Alameda) MTC- delegated counties to conduct employer outreach: CCC, San Mateo and SF

511 Contra Costa Background Measure C Ordinance –TDM Ordinance Requirements of Local Jurisdictions/ Measure J Extended Requirements to include Ordinances or Resolutions Established 4 Regional Offices, one in each of the four RTPC regions; in 1997 the TRANSPAC and TRANSPLAN TDM Programs merged Measure J – reauthorization of Measure C and TDM Ordinance/Resolution requirements with line item for TDM  Continued operation of Lamorinda School Bus Program and the inauguration of TRAFFIX and other projects that reduce school related congestion, or improve the safety of children traveling to and from schools; Safe Transportation for Children category 2005 – Changed agency overall name to 511 Contra Costa 2010 – Changed 511 CC logo using national 511 logo standards

511 Contra Costa Transportation Demand Management Program (TDM) Three 511 Contra Costa offices, serving all 20 jurisdictions TRANSPAC/TRANSPLAN TDM - Central and East County including Walnut Creek, Clayton, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood and unincorporated County (Lynn Overcashier, office in Pleasant Hill) SWAT TDM- South County including San Ramon, Danville, Lamorinda cities and unincorporated County (Lisa Bobadilla, Program Manager; office in San Ramon) WCCTAC TDM-West County including the cities of San Pablo, El Cerrito, Richmond, Hercules, Pinole and unincorporated County (Linda Young, Program Manager; office in San Pablo)

Goals Reduce Traffic Congestion (Measure C & CMAQ funds) Maximize existing transportation infrastructure;  Demand management complements capital improvements Fulfill TDM Ordinance/Resolution requirements  Promote the use of commute alternatives: including carpools, vanpools, transit, bicycling, walking, telework, compressed work weeks; park & ride lot use  Employer, residential and commuter services Improve Air Quality (TFCA & CMAQ funds) BAAQMD Transportation Control Measures (TCM’s) Drive-alone vehicle trips reduced translates to emissions reduction Delegated by MTC for Employer Outreach for Contra Costa

TDM Support Services to Cities/County TDM assistance for local jurisdictions Municipal Assistance: TDM integrated into Conditions of Approval; Carpool/Vanpool Preferential Parking, Schools, Shuttles, Economic Development Promotions; TDM Plans for Developments; TOD TDM, ‘Last Mile’ programs and Bike/Ped Plan Consultations; Infrastructure (electric charging stations, bike racks/lockers); Workshops Community Outreach: Community Events; relocation services and commute assistance for employers Countywide Incentive Programs: offered directly to the public and through Employer Outreach efforts Special Projects: Real Time Rideshare Program, Shuttles, Shadelands, etc.

Additional Support Services & Programs Electric Charging Stations/Electric Vehicle Leases/promotions Website: (also host the websites for TRANSPAC and TRANSPLAN, and Bicycle Rack/Locker Project Other Bike/Ped Programs; map distribution ; Bike mapper iPhone app and on website Rideshare Campaigns- (e.g. Bike to Work Day, Spare the Air) Employer Services iSmog app – Spare the Air, Don’t Light Tonight alerts Caltrans Park and Ride lots – bike racks/lockers/maps

Transportation Demand Management Employer and Residential Trip Reduction Programs The primary goal of the 511 Contra Costa (511 CC) Employer TDM Program is to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality through the reduction of single occupant car trips. 511 CC provides technical assistance to employers and promotes the implementation of the 511 Contra Costa Countywide Incentive Programs. Commuter Incentive Programs are available to residents as well as those who are employed anywhere in Contra Costa.

Countywide Incentive Programs Travel Greener Brochure: Vanpool, GRH, Carpool & Transit Programs Intended for Contra Costa students, residents and employees

Employer Support Services Complimentary services for employers:  One-on-One employer/worksite consultations  Transportation surveys  Zip Code geo-maps for carpools/vanpools  Transit access and information assistance  Relocation services-assist with new commutes  Transportation/Health Fairs  Parking Management Programs/TDM Plans  Telework/CWW/Bicycle racks & lockers  Pre-Tax benefit program info- for employers and employees  Last mile/first mile programs

Resources/Best Practices University of South Florida, National Center for Transportation Research; Best Workplaces for Commuters – EPA Program through CUTR (Center for Urban Transportation) at University of South Florida; Employer TDM Best practices; National TDM and Telework Clearinghouse Help Desk; TRANSP-TDM listserv Victoria Transport Institute – TDM Encyclopedia

Telework – 511 CC has info on formalizing a telework program Variable Work Hours - There are several types of Variable Work Hours programs: Compressed Work Week- Employees complete their required number of weekly hours in fewer days than the typical five-day workweek. For example, employees may work four 10-hour workdays instead of the usual five 8-hour workdays in one week. Flex-Time- Employees vary their start and end times while maintaining a core set of work hours. Staggered Work Schedules- Spread out the peak commuting period to relieve traffic congestion around the worksite. VMT Trip Reduction Strategies

Preferential parking for carpools/vanpools Land use – parking maximums Charge for employee parking CAP (Commute Alternative Program) – incentives given to employees who take an alternative; monthly prizes/vacation days off Coupons for discounts at stores selling walking shoes/bicycle equipment Pre-tax benefits for transit riders or vanpoolers

Community Support Services Community Events Newsletter Outreach Program of the Week on Twitter Followers Facebook Followers Library Events School Events: Bike to School Days, International Walk to School Day, etc.

School Services SchoolPool - Transit Ticket Incentive Program, carpool ridematching and incentives College Program (Class Pass for LMC), Transit Incentives Street Smarts Diablo Region/SR2S: Bike/Ped safety training and assemblies: Elementary School Program, Middle School Program and High School Program for 10 jurisdictions and 123 schools and 96,000+ students (Separate West County Street Smarts/Street Wise program and SRV Street Smarts Programs) TRAFFIX – yellow school bus program in SRV Crossing Guard research/evaluations/options Site assessments and small infrastructure improvements

Student Transit Incentive Programs San Ramon Valley Program Student Transit Ticket Program High School Carpool Incentive Programs

Safe Bike/Ped School Access Central/East County Program Site Assessments and Minor Improvements:  Work with City Staff, School Administrators and District Administrators  Provide small “mini grants” for improvements  Sidewalk installation  Bike fences/racks  Skateboard racks  Signage/Striping

Student Transit Pass Program West County (WCCTAC) Summer reading program transit access Transit passes for school children

Electric Charging Stations Central/East County Program Workshop on December 5, 2012  Intended for current users or all interested Contra Costa cities/public agencies  Provide data on existing station usage and charges  Network with other staff  Share future needs/interest  Funding opportunities  BAAQMD’s role

511 Contra Costa Contact Information Lynn Overcashier: (925)   Corinne Dutra-Roberts (925)  South County: Lisa Bobadilla (925)   Darlene Amaral (925)  West County: Linda Young (510) 