act 2014 managing outreach and communication for employees and commuters to reinforce tdm
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Managing Outreach & Communication for Employees and Commuters to Reinforce TDMACT InternationalAugust 5, 2014
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• San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)– The regional primary public planning, transportation and research agency
– Represented by the 18 cities and the county
• iCommute—commuter services/TDM program
about us
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iCommute Programs/Services
• Ridesharing Tools• Vanpool Program • Transit Resources• Telework • Bicycle Program • SchoolPool
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our mission
The goals of the iCommute program are to: • reduce traffic congestion during peak‐time• help commuters understand the commute choices they have
• reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental pollutants that result from commuters driving to work each day
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• $700 Million allocated for TDM through 2050:• Increase participation in the Regional Vanpool Program by 70% by 2020
• Increase carpooling by 70% by 2020• 10% daily commute trip reduction due to teleworking
TDM in San Diego’s 2050 RTP
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• Focusing our efforts on employers vs. campaigns• Proactive vs. reactive• Sales‐like approach in how we worked with employers– Territories– Question Based Selling training– Motivational Interviewing techniques
• Improvement in technology– Configured application for managing accounts
Changing our strategy
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• Program Plan Actuals– Actions or offerings that employers did/provided within a certain timeframe
– Examples:• Assigned an ETC• Signed up for the 2013 Rideshare Week Corporate Challenge• Hosted a bike safety class during Bike to Work Month• Applied for and/or won our annual commuter recognition award (Diamond Awards)
VMR Tracker
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• No more long application forms• Easier for employers• As employer commuter programs start/grow/expand, they receive points and their Diamond Award levels automatically increase as they enhance their program
• Also accounts for employee participation to reduce SOV
Changes to Diamond Awards
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• One central, online location, for key regional campaigns
• Managing communications & outreach associated with key events such as:– Rideshare Week– Bike to Work Month– TeleworkSD pilot program– SchoolPool’s Walk, Ride, and Roll to School
Managing campaigns
