Diamond Bar Municipal Code Ch. 22.40 Transportation Demand Management

The purpose of this chapter is to achieve the following:

(1) Mitigate the impacts that new and expanding land uses may have on traffic congestion and air quality within the city and surrounding region;

(2) Promote transportation demand management strategies that encourage employers to utilize both the existing and planned transportation infrastructure in an efficient manner through a variety of trip reduction techniques;

(3) Specify responsibilities of applicants proposing nonresidential development within the city to consider transportation demand management strategies which incorporate design standards and other strategies that reduce single-occupant vehicle trips;

(4) Require the implementation of strategies that reduce transportation demand through the city permit review process;

(5) Support development of facilities that promote the use of alternative, energy-conserving transportation modes; and

(6) Implement state law (Government Code § 65088, Congestion Management).

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Any new or expanded nonresidential development or change of use whose total square footage exceeds, or will exceed, the thresholds provided in section 22.40.030 (Transportation demand management program requirements) shall provide, as a minimum, all applicable transportation demand management and trip reduction measures in compliance with this chapter.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

All applicable projects shall prepare and implement a transportation demand management (TDM) program which will encourage increased ridesharing and the use of alternative transportation modes. A TDM program shall include all of the requirements of this section and may include the optional measures provided in section 22.40.040 (Miscellaneous optional measures).

(1) Projects 25,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet. All nonresidential projects/uses of 25,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet shall provide a bulletin board, display case or kiosk displaying transportation information located where the greatest number of employees are likely to see it. Information displayed shall include the following:

a. Current maps, routes and schedules for public transit routes serving the site;

b. Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information including numbers for the regional ridesharing agency and local transit operators;

c. Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter-oriented organizations;

d. Bicycle route and facility information, including regional/local, bicycle maps and bicycle safety information; and

e. A listing of facilities available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders and pedestrians at the site.

(2) Projects 50,000 square feet and above. All nonresidential projects/uses of 50,000 square feet and more shall provide the measures outlined above in addition to the following:

a. Carpool/vanpool preferential parking. At least ten percent of the employee parking spaces shall be designated for carpool vehicles by marking the spaces "Carpool Only." Carpool spaces shall be used only by carpool vehicles in which at least two of the persons are employees or tenants of the project. Spaces shall be located near the structure's employee entrance(s) or other preferential locations within the employee parking areas as approved by the director.

A statement that preferential carpool/vanpool spaces for employees are available and a description of the method for obtaining preferential spaces shall be included on the required transportation information board.

For the purposes of this section, the percentages listed below shall be used to determine the number of employee parking spaces:

b. Bicycle parking. A bicycle parking/storage area shall be provided for use by employees and tenants, located in a secure location in close proximity to employee entrances. The minimum number of bicycle parking spaces to be provided shall be three spaces for each 100 employees or fraction thereof. This requirement is in addition to bicycle parking requirements for the public as provided in chapter 22.30 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards).

c. Pedestrian access. Sidewalks and other paved pathways shall be provided on-site to connect off-site external pedestrian circulation systems, for both existing and proposed development.

d. Commuter matching service. Commuter matching services for ridesharing and carpooling shall be provided to all employees on an annual basis and all new employees upon hiring.

(3) Projects 100,000 square feet and above. All nonresidential projects/uses of 100,000 square feet and more shall provide all of the measures outlined above in addition to the following:

a. Carpool/vanpool loading zones. A safe and convenient zone in which vanpool and carpool vehicles may deliver or board their passengers shall be provided near employee entrances.

b. Transit waiting shelters. Bus pullouts, bus pads and bus shelters may be required by the review authority for projects located along high traffic volume streets and established or proposed bus routes.

The city will consult with local bus service providers in determining appropriate improvements. Structure entrances shall be designed to provide safe and efficient access to nearby transit stations/stops.

c. Joint access and shared parking. For applicable projects, as determined by the review authority, joint access and shared parking across multiple parcels may be required to implement the intent of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

The following measures may be incorporated into a project in order to further implement the intent of this chapter:

(1) Shower and locker facilities provided on-site for use by employees/tenants who commute to the site by bicycle/walking;

(2) On-site day care facilities;

(3) On-site lunchroom/cafeteria facilities; and

(4) Telecommunication facilities available for shared use (e.g., teleconferencing, teleservices, or telecommuting).

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

(a) Facilities required under this chapter shall be included in the building plans and submitted to the department.

(b) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, all requirements of this chapter shall be in place and operational.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)