Martinez Municipal Code Ch. 10.88 Transportation Systems Management

In light of elimination of mandatory employer-based trip reduction requirements, the following purposes, goals and objectives are adopted in order to assist City staff in continuing the implementation of the Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Ordinance and programs:

A. The purposes of this chapter are as set forth below:

1. To promote maximum efficiency in the existing transportation system and to further the transportation goals of the Measure C Growth Management Program, Contra Costa's Congestion Management Program and the Bay Area Clean Air Plan by:

a. Promoting and encouraging the use of transit, ride-sharing, bicycling, walking, flexible work hours and telecommuting as alternatives to solo driving;

b. Incorporating these goals and objectives into the land use review and planning process;

c. Developing proactive programs and/or projects either alone or in conjunction with other jurisdictions, or with "TRANSPAC" (Central Contra Costa County Transportation Partnership and Cooperation) aimed at achieving these goals;

d. Considering the incorporation of appropriate technology designed to facilitate traffic flow, provide transit and highway information, provide trip generation alternatives, and related technology into the transportation system;

e. Educating Central Contra Costa County employees, employers, residents and students regarding the benefits and availability of commute alternatives;

f. Working with the transit authorities to better serve Central Contra Costa County;

g. Encouraging the most cost effective, broad-based and wide range of transportation improvement projects aimed at achieving congestion relief;

h. Cooperating with other jurisdictions, the private sector, and transit operators in planning and implementing transportation programs.

2. To reflect an ongoing commitment to expand "TSM" efforts beyond employer-based trip reduction programs, in order to achieve traffic congestion management and air quality goals.

3. To comply with applicable state and federal laws as well as with Measure C Growth Management Program requirements pertaining to "TSM".

B. The goal of this chapter is to ensure the continuation of a proactive "TSM" program effort aimed at reducing vehicle trips, vehicle emissions and traffic congestion in the most efficient and cost effective manner.

C. The objective of this chapter is to establish the following policies:

1. To participate, in conjunction with other jurisdictions and "TRANSPAC", in a proactive effort to support and develop projects which will achieve the Measure C "TSN"/"TDM" (Travel Demand Management) goals as described in the "TRANSPAC" Action Plan, the Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan, the Measure C Strategic Plan, the Congestion Management Plan and/or the Bay Area Clean Air Plan. Such participation may include, but need not be limited to:

a. Promotion and encouragement of the use of transit, ride sharing, bicycling, walking, flexible work hours, telecommuting or other alternatives to solo driving;

b. Projects incorporating appropriate technology designed to facilitate traffic flow, provide transit and highway information and related technology.

2. To incorporate these goals, as appropriate, into its land use review and planning process.

D. The City Council of the City of Martinez hereby delegates to "TRANSPAC" its participation in the "TSM" Program in order to achieve the goals and objectives as described in the County wide Comprehensive Transportation Plan, the Measure C Strategic Plan, the Congestion Management Plan and/or the Bay Area Clean Air Plan.

(Ord. 1212 C.S. § II, 1994; Ord. 1253 C.S. § III, 1998)