Florida Department Of Transportation District IV Office of Modal Development Commuter Choices 2004 Summit 2004 Summit
District 4 Highlights Work Program Goal & Objectives Work Program Goal & Objectives Overview of Commuter Choice Organizations Overview of Commuter Choice Organizations Highlights of Accomplishments & Results Highlights of Accomplishments & Results Challenges & Opportunities Challenges & Opportunities
District 4 Commuter Choice Work Program Goal To Increase Utilization of Alternative modes of Transportation in South Florida To Increase Utilization of Alternative modes of Transportation in South Florida
District 4 Commuter Choice Objectives Increased awareness of Regional Program Increased awareness of Regional Program Employer Outreach Employer Outreach Co-op partnerships with transit agencies, major private & public businesses Co-op partnerships with transit agencies, major private & public businesses Continued support of Transportation Management Initiatives & Associations. Continued support of Transportation Management Initiatives & Associations.
Overview of Organizations Involved in Commuter Choice Efforts Regional Commuter Assistance Program: South Florida Commuter Services for D4 & D6 Miami Dade, Broward, Palm Beach Counties Miami Dade, Broward, Palm Beach Counties Transportation Management Associations (TMA’s) Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, South Florida Educational Center -Davie campus South Florida Educational Center -Davie campus Transportation Management Initiatives Transportation Management Initiatives City of West Palm Beach City of West Palm Beach Local Partnerships Local Partnerships Ongoing relationships with our regional transit agencies and regional vanpool program Ongoing relationships with our regional transit agencies and regional vanpool program
District 4 Commuter Choice Key Accomplishments Extended the vanpools program from Miami- Dade to Palm Beach County Extended the vanpools program from Miami- Dade to Palm Beach County Created Spanish & Creole collateral materials for targeted market Created Spanish & Creole collateral materials for targeted market Increased in rideshare sign ups at T-Day events Increased in rideshare sign ups at T-Day events Increased the rideshare database by 62% from Year 2 to Year 3 Increased the rideshare database by 62% from Year 2 to Year 3
March roll out of New Rideshare Software-Ridepro provided instantaneous online matching. Major media efforts were done. March roll out of New Rideshare Software-Ridepro provided instantaneous online matching. Major media efforts were done. Highlights of Products and Services Offered Results We reached over 14 million households SFCS sponsorship boards appeared 240X during the traffic reports for March A total of 354 :30 television spots aired Ch. 10 Vacation giveaway to Mexico: 150,000 website ads appeared for the month of March
Highlights RidePro Campaign Dolphin’s Campaign Ethnic RidePro Campaign Hybrid Co-Op Campaign 2nd Annual TLA Awards Website Update Employer Packet Revamp E-Newsletter Vanpool Campaign Transit Partnerships Outreach Efforts RidePro Campaign Dolphin’s Campaign Ethnic RidePro Campaign Hybrid Co-Op Campaign 2nd Annual TLA Awards Website Update Employer Packet Revamp E-Newsletter Vanpool Campaign Transit Partnerships Outreach Efforts
Hybrid Co-Op Campaign Overall Sign-Ups This graph reflects the number of overall registrations and number of ride match requests as of 10/31/04. 6,984 registrations have been received thus far and 5,069 have requested a ride match.
District 4 Commuter Choice Other Efforts Local Partnership Campaign SFCS held cooperative efforts with Regional Transit Agencies- Broward County Transit, Tri-Rail, Miami Dade Transit and Palm Tran SFCS held cooperative efforts with Regional Transit Agencies- Broward County Transit, Tri-Rail, Miami Dade Transit and Palm Tran
Transportation Management Associations Key Accomplishments Downtown Fort Lauderdale TMA acquired $2 million in CMAQ funds for Clean Air Cooperative efforts to convert current shuttles. Downtown Fort Lauderdale TMA acquired $2 million in CMAQ funds for Clean Air Cooperative efforts to convert current shuttles. South Florida Education Center TMA- Received CMAQ funding for an internal campus shuttle and local community shuttle route. Resulted in major increased in ridership within 18 months of operation. Resulted in major increased in ridership within 18 months of operation.
District 4 Highlights Transportation Leadership Awards Highlights Hosted by Mark Schumacher, Channel 10 morning anchorman Guest Speaker Winston Scott-Former NASA Astronaut TLA Winners & Special leaders in TDM
District 4 Commuter Choice Sign Up Results
District 4 Commuter Choice Call Center Results
District 4 Commuter Choice Web Hits Results
Program Trend Analysis Vehicle Miles Eliminated (millions) Vehicle Trips Eliminated 0 200, , , ,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,400, Yr 1Yr 2Yr Yr 1Yr 2Yr Commuter Costs Saved (millions) Yr 1Yr 2Yr 3
District 4 Commuter Choice Where do we go from here? Where do we go from here?
District 4 Commuter Choice Challenges & Opportunities Opportunities: Opportunities: Expanding of CAP to Northern counties Expanding of CAP to Northern counties Implementing of TDM measures for -Transit Oriented Developments, Developments Regional Impact, Congestion Management Systems Implementing of TDM measures for -Transit Oriented Developments, Developments Regional Impact, Congestion Management Systems Challenges- Challenges- Obtaining TDM funding for the Northern counties Obtaining TDM funding for the Northern counties Identifying ongoing funding for existing Shuttles services after CMAQ funding runs out Identifying ongoing funding for existing Shuttles services after CMAQ funding runs out
Commuter Choice Efforts For the New Year Pilot School pool program in Palm Beach Boca Elementary & Tradewinds Middle Boca Elementary & Tradewinds Middle High media coverage Results -10 schools interested in participating High media coverage Results -10 schools interested in participating
D 4 Commuter Choice Efforts for the New Year I-95 HOV Improvements Roll out July 2005 I-95 HOV Improvements Roll out July 2005 Major public awareness campaign Major public awareness campaign From 2 to 4 hours bi-directional during peak hour commute in Broward & Palm Beach counties (24 hours in Miami-Dade county) From 2 to 4 hours bi-directional during peak hour commute in Broward & Palm Beach counties (24 hours in Miami-Dade county) Truck lane restriction Truck lane restriction Re-introduction of ILEV program Re-introduction of ILEV program ITS along I-95 corridor ITS along I-95 corridor
D 4 Commuter Choice Efforts for the New Year Targeting Major Employers - Universities &Hospitals Implementing transportation option programs Establishing shuttle services, preferential carpool
Summary We intend to- We intend to- Continue integrating TDM measures as apart of the daily lifestyle of commuters and visitors of the South Florida region. Continue integrating TDM measures as apart of the daily lifestyle of commuters and visitors of the South Florida region. Thank You!
District 4 Contact Information Mobility Manager: Jeff Weidner Mobility Manager: Jeff Weidner Transportation Demand Coordinator : Corine Williams Transportation Demand Coordinator : Corine Williams Employee Transportation Coordinator: Lisa Peterson Employee Transportation Coordinator: Lisa Peterson DFLTMA: Paul Carpenter, Executive Director DFLTMA: Paul Carpenter, Executive Director SFECTMA: Larry Penso, Executive Director SFECTMA: Larry Penso, Executive Director South Florida Commuter Services: James Udvardy South Florida Commuter Services: James Udvardy RIDE RIDE