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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-02-08 Combined TDMregs Watertown Town Council Ad Hoc Committee on Transportation Meetings: October 18,2016 1 January 12,2017 1 February 1,2017 Report: February 28,2017 The Ad Hoc Committee on Transportation was charged with the development of a town-wide Transportation Demand Management(TDM)policy. After several working meetings in 2016, a draft of the TDM Ordinance was submitted to the Town Council on August 9,2016 and referred to a joint meeting with the Rules&Ordinances Committee. The Ad Hoc Committee on Transportation received a draft Watertown TDM Regulations document from the town's consultant at its September 29 meeting and shared it as an attachment to their committee report on October 29, 2016 with no substantive discussion. The TDM Regulations were discussed and amended over the course of three subsequent meetings and the general description of the policy and discussion highlights are presented in this report with more detailed reporting of each meeting in Attachments A,B and C. The endorsed version of the Watertown Transportation Demand Management Regulations can be seen in its entirety in Attachment D. Some pertinent details of the Regulations not found in the draft ordinance are, 1. Goals of the policy: As identified within the draft TDM Ordinance,the Town's goal is to aid Town-wide reduction of the SOV mode by 20%over baseline data for residents and employees (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey,2000-2010),which identifies that Watertown residents currently have a SOV mode-share of 68%and that Watertown workers have a mode-share of 75%. The Regulations translate this to an aspirational Residential SOV mode-share of no more than 54%and a Worker SOV mode share of no more than 60%. 2. A framework of`Project Types' as determined by the scale of the proposed project: a. Basic TDM-Projects which are residential, industrial,commercial,or combine these three uses and fall within the following sizes: i. Residential: 10 to 39 residential units ii. Commercial and/or Industrial: 10,000 up to 30,000 square feet with less than 30 full-time equivalent employees iii. Projects requiring site plan review with more than 150 average daily trips and/or 15 peak hour trips up to the thresholds of the Comprehensive TDM. b. Comprehensive TDM-Any project which meets the following thresholds: i. Retail: 30,000 square feet or 30 Full-Time Equivalent Employees or more ii. Residential: 40 or more residential units iii. Mixed Use: Meets or exceeds the thresholds for Retail or Residential above iv. Office: 10,000 square feet or more v. Industrial: 30,000 square feet or 30 Full-Time Equivalent Employees or more The Basic TDM Plan must include three TDM measures to support the Town's goals for SOV Modal Shifts and has a more limited monitoring requirement. The Comprehensive TDM Plan must achieve a minimum of 14 Points and a 20%reduction in SOV use over time. 3. A preliminary list of TDM measures is included with an assigned point value for each measure. The point system is depicted in a user-friendly and colorful table. Page 1 of 8 4. Timeline: Table 1-1 provides an overview of the overall process for developing a TDM Plan. This includes a submission,review and a final approval `stamping' step that satisfies the petitioner for the approval of the Special Permit, Site Plan Review, or other permit submittal for a project. 5. Specific schedules for monitoring reports that are permanent over the lifetime of the project although the frequency of reporting may be reduced over time and with satisfactory progress towards goals. 6. A clear statement that if a person violates the provisions of the TDM Ordinance,regulations,permit,notice, or order issued thereunder,or fails to implement an approved TDM Plan,the DCDP staff may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction. At the conclusion of the February 1 meeting,Councilor Piccirilli made the following motion, That the Committee endorse the Transportation Demand Management Regulations as amended. Councilor Dushku seconded the motion and it passed 3—0. All committee reports and suggested regulation revisions were dutifully tracked and documented by Councilor Palomba with summary and finishing edits done by Councilor Dushku. The committees would also like to thank the DCDP staff for their exhaustive work on the various policy drafts over the course of these deliberations and the Watertown Public Transit Task Force for their constructive commentary and participation throughout the process. ******************************************************************************** Attachment A: Detailed report of the committees meeting and discussions on October 18,2016. Attachment B: Detailed report of the committees meeting and discussions on January 12,2017. Attachment C: Detailed report of the committees meeting and discussions on February 1,2017. Attachment D: Revised and endorsed version of the Watertown Transportation Demand Management(TDM) Regulations Page 2 of 8 Attachment A: Detailed report of the committees meeting and discussions on October 18,2016. The Ad Hoc Committee on Transportation met in the Town Council Chambers at 7:00 PM to continue the discussion of the Town's Transportation Demand Management(TDM)Policy and the Watertown Transportation Management Association (TMA) and Shuttle Bus Program. Attendees included Chair Aaron Dushku,Vice-chair Vincent Piccirilli, Secretary Tony Palomba,DCDP Director and Assistant Town Manager Steve Magoon,DCDP Senior Planner Gideon Schreiber,Monica Tibbets Nutt from the 128 Business Council,Jon Bockian,Mark Peterson,and Judy Runnels Kohler from the Watertown Public Transit Task Force. There were three main points that were discussed at different times during the meeting by the Committee and attendees. 1) The relationship of the scored measures in the Regulations to the goal of each TDM plan which is to reduce by 20%the SOV mode share under baseline data for residents(68%)and workers (75%)as noted in the draft TDM Ordinance. The point to keep in mind is that achieving the mode share reduction is the ultimate goal. The TDM plan should be evaluated by whether the measures employed to reach the desired 14 points required for a valid TDM plan(or the 4 points required for smaller projects)actually result in the desired SOV mode shift. 2) A review of a TDM plan that meets the required score total is important to determine if the petitioner is implementing the measures properly. However, it is important to remember that the measures scored in a TDM plan may be completely and thoroughly implemented, and reviewed as such,but the goal of SOV mode share reduction may not have been accomplished. 3) The total scores needed for an approved Basic or Comprehensive TDM appear to be low,4 points and 14 points respectively and easily achieved. For example,an acceptable TDM plan could achieve 14 points if it included a shuttle bus service and a vanpool/carpool program. The Committee requested that point system be compared to point systems in existing TDM policies in other places. Significant time was spent reviewing each section of the draft TDM Regulations. Mr. Magoon noted that the current draft included suggestions from John Bockian who submitted his recommendations prior to the meeting. Changes to the draft TMD Regulations included: 1)Under section 2.5 Financial Benefits include 2.5.3 "Reduced Cost of Housing". 2)Under section 3 Purpose of the TDM Regulations delete the word"aspirational"in paragraph 3. 3)Eliminate 4.1.3.3 under section 4.1.3 Exemptions 4)Under section 4.2 rename"Fill out Application"to"Complete a TDM Plan Review Application", eliminate "Contact Fax",include"per Section 4.3"after`Select Applicable TMD Management/Trip Reduction Measures", and eliminate, "Traffic Impact and Access Study(TIAS)data". 5)Under section 4.3 `TDM Plan/Program Content"eliminate "and administrative fee"and clarify what is meant by the term, "Development Application". 6)Under section 4.3.1.2. change 15%to 20%and include the term"SOV"in the phase"total daily trips"so to read "Acceptable target defined as a 20%reduction of total daily SOV trips." Also provide more guidance on what is the percentage for a Basic TDM. 7)Under section 4.3.1.4 add"or Site Plan Approval as outlined in Section 9.2"at the end of the sentence and remove all bullets under this section. Page 3 of 8 8)Reword section 4.3.1.5 to read, "Steps to reduce trips if target is not met—see Section 4.3.2" and remove all the bullets under this section except the last bullet,"Pay additional fee to the TMA". Move that bullet to section 4.3.2.11. 9)Under section 4.3.2.1 Parking Management,remove the first bullet. 10) Certain measures are scored by a range, for example under 4.3.2.1 Unbundled Parking is presently scored(1 —5 Points)with the notation"More point given for projects located in areas where parking is an issue". The scoring in these situations needs to be more specific in how the measure earns points in the range. 11)Any measure that is included in the Zoning Ordinance should be given a score only if the required number exceeds what is required by the Zoning Ordinance. 12)Under section 4.3.2.3 remove the first bullet as it unclear how this measure reduces a SOV mode share. 13) Change section 5 "TDM Plan Submittal"to read"TDM Plan Submittal and Review" 14)Under section 6.1 Plan Review add the words"or Site Plan Review approval"after the words"Special Permit"in the 2'and 3'paragraphs, and the words"and Regulations"after the word"Ordinance in the 3'paragraph. 15) Section 9.1 Pre-Occupancy Site Visit is confusing and needs clarification. The Committee requested that DCDP revise the draft Regulations for presentation to the Committee at future meeting. There were no motions made by members of the Committee. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 PM. Page 4 of 8 Attachment B: Detailed report of the committees meeting and discussions on January 12,2017. The Committee met in the Town Council Chambers at 5:30 PM to continue the discussion of the Town's TDM Regulations. The Watertown Transportation Management Association (TMA)and Shuttle Bus Program was on the agenda and that discussion is captured in another report. Attendees included Chair Aaron Dushku,Vice-chair Vincent Piccirilli, Secretary Tony Palomba,DCDP Director and Assistant Town Manager Steve Magoon, Councilor Lisa Feltner,Monica Tibbits-Nutt and Jeff Bennett from the 128 Business Council,Allison Simmons of Ease Consult,and Jon Bockian from the Watertown Public Transit Task. Ms. Tibbits-Nutt and Mr.Magoon presented a revised version of the `Watertown Transportation Demand Management (TDM)Regulations'. The revised document: 1) Includes a regulatory process section that clearly outlining the process for the implementation of a TDM. 2) Explains who is required to prepare and implement a TDM and two types of TDM plans—a Basic TDM and a Comprehensive TDM plan. 3) Lists and scores the TDM measures that an applicant can choose to include in its TDM plan. 4) Provides a user-friendly chart that organizes TDM measures by category,points, and project type. 5) Includes a comprehensive review of the monitoring and reporting requirements and the enforcement provisions. The Committee reviewed the document in detail including the comments suggested by Mr. Bockian and others in attendance. The following are the major changes agreed to by the Committee: 1) Under Benefits of TDM, eliminate the Social Benefits category while moving#1 to the Environmental Benefits category and#2 to the Health and Safety Benefits category. 2) Include"commercial"as a use when describing the projects that would be required to implement a Basic TDM plan under Section 2.1.2. 3) Include the Basic TMD Plan under section 2.3.2.3-Measures 4) Include a sentence referring to the right of the Town to monitor a TDM Plan as its discretion. 5) Eliminate section 2.3.3.3 —Site Design/Land Use 6) Reduce points for"car seat storage"in section 2.3.3.6 from 2 to 1. 7) Remove the words, "requirement for a"in the last sentence of the third paragraph in section 3.1. Notably,there was concern that the language in the regulations would require an amendment to the Zoning Code in order for certain projects to be required to develop and implement a TDM plan. The Committee asked Mr. Magoon to research this issue and report back to the Committee with his recommendations. Councilor Piccirilli made the following motion, That pending favorable legal review, the Committee endorse the revised Watertown Transportation Demand Management(TDM)Regulations as discussed and amended. Councilor Palomba seconded the motion and it was passed 3—0. Councilor Dushku made the following motion, That pending favorable legal review, the Committee present the as discussed, amended and endorsed Watertown Transportation Demand Management(TDM)Regulations to the Town Council. Page 5 of 8 Councilor Piccirilli seconded the motion and it was passed 3—0. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM. Page 6 of 8 Attachment C: Detailed report of the committees meeting and discussions on February 1, 2017. The Committee met in the Town Council Chambers at 7:30 PM to continue the discussion of the Town's TDMRegulations. Attendees included Councilors Aaron Dushku (Chair), Vincent Piccirilli (Vice-Chair) and Tony Palomba (Secretary) from the Ad Hoc Committee on Transportation, Councilor Lisa Feltner, Councilor Susan Falkoff, Mark Peterson and Judy Runnels Kohler from the Watertown Public Transit Task Force and resident Michelle Cokonougher. Mr. Magoon was asked to provide a summary of the major changes to the TDM Regulations since the Committee's last meeting on January 12. 1) List the requirement that a Basic TDM plan include three specific TDM measures in a separate section(See Section 2.3.2.3 B)and include a statement the Basic TMD plans may be audited by the Town at the discretion of the Director of DCDP. (Section 2.3.2.4 B). 2) Clarify that commercial as well as industrial and residential projects or any combination of these are required to prepare and implement a TDM plan if the project meets the criteria for square footage or number of units. (Section 2.1.2 A) 3) Clarify that an additional criterion for projects (commercial and/or industrial)to prepare and implement a Basic TDM plan is that there are less than 30 full-time equivalent employees as the site. (Section 2.1.2 A. b.) 4) Clarify that projects requiring a site plan review* with more than 150 average daily trips and/or 15 peak hour trips are required to prepare and implement a Basic TDM plan. (Section 2.1.2 A. c.) *Please note that the phrase"or Special Permit"needs to be added here if the Regulations are to be compatible with the TDM Ordinance. 5) Clarify that it is DCDP staff, as well as the property owner,determine applicability of the TDM plan. (Section 1 Table 1-1 Overall Process) 6) Reinforce,by including"prior to or concurrent with permit application"in Section 3.1 that DCDP will see the applicant's TDM plan first. During a period of questions from those attending the meeting it became clear that a list of standard TDM definitions would be a useful addition to the regulations. Councilor Palomba made the following motion: That the Committee request that the Director of the Department of Community Development and Planning to include a list of definition for standard terms used in the TDM Regulations The motion was seconded by Councilor Piccirilli and passed 3 —0. A number of other minor changes were suggested by Committee members and those in attendance: 1) Clarify Section 2.3.3 by rewording the heading. 2) In Section 2.2 included"Proposed" at the beginning of#9 and#13 through#16 Page 7 of 8 3) In Section 1.1 change the heading"Responsible Party" to "Task" and the heading "Description" to "Determination". While acknowledging that the TDM Regulations are designed to amplify the TDM Ordinance there was concern that the final version of the Regulation be consistent with the Ordinance. Mr. Magoon was asked to review the TDM Regulations and the TMD Ordinance for consistence between the two documents. There was a discussion regarding the role of the Town Council in establishing regulations. It was noted that it is the Town Manager's responsibility to establish rules and regulations. However,the Town Council may review and endorse regulations. Councilor Piccirilli made the following motion: That the Committee endorse the Transportation Demand Management Regulations as amended. Councilor Dushku seconded the motion and it passed 3—0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM. Page 8 of 8 I I _ r - - -� - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - � - - - f I - � I - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ 19 Y r y r� I ■ � 1 I I 1 . I 1 l l ♦ 1 1 L � I r I • i I i 1 i I i ®7AiD ■NG©lil �r CONTENTS PREFACE.....................................................................................................................................................3 WHATIS TDM?...........................................................................................................................................3 DEFINTIONS ..............................................................................................................................................................1 BENEFITSOF TDM ....................................................................................................................................3 PURPOSE OF THE TDM REGULATIONS..................................................................................................4 SECTION 1 -TDM REGULATION PROCESS............................................................................................5 SECTION 2 —TDM PLAN DEVELOPMENT...............................................................................................6 2.1 Determine Applicability...............................................................................................................6 2.1.2 Project Type ....................................................................................................................................6 2.1.3 Exemptions......................................................................................................................................6 2.2 TDM Plan Review Application ........................................................................................................7 2.3 TDM Plan Content.......................................................................................................................7 2.3.1 Basic TDM Plan Requirements....................................................................................................7 2.3.2 Comprehensive TDM Plan Requirements ..................................................................................7 2.3.2.4 Monitoring....................................................................................................................................8 2.3.3 Potential TDM Measures for Modal Shifts..................................................................................8 TABLE 2-1: POTENTIAL TDM MEASURES for MODAL SHIFTS............................................................................8 SECTION 3 —TDM PLAN SUBMITTAL and REVIEW .........................................................................13 3.1 Plan Review.........................................................................................................................................13 SECTION4 - APPEAL PROCESS...........................................................................................................14 4.1 Plan Appeal .........................................................................................................................................14 SECTION 5 — PROJECT APPROVAL .....................................................................................................14 5.1 TDM Plan: Condition of Approval ......................................................................................................14 SECTION 6: TDM PLAN MONITORING and REPORTING ................................................................15 (For Comprehensive TDM Projects Only) 6.1 Pre-Occupancy Site Visit...........................................................................................................15 6.2 Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting Form.................................................................................15 6.3 TDM Plan Update.......................................................................................................................16 SECTION7 - ENFORCEMENT.................................................................................................................16 7.1 Notices and Orders....................................................................................................................16 7.2 Provision for Action to Remedy a Violation ..............................................................................16 7.3 Fines...........................................................................................................................................16 Watertown TDM Regulations Page 2 of 16 PREFACE WHAT IS TDM? The purpose of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is to guide, distribute, and even reduce travel demand in both space and time. It focuses on a particular population's interaction with the in-place transit infrastructure, as well as ridesharing, walking, biking, and telework. When done well, TDM should be cost- effective in guiding the continued design of transportation and physical infrastructure, so that alternatives to driving alone are naturally encouraged and relevant systems are better integrated and balanced. TDM is an intentional program of information-plus-incentives, which are provided by local or regional organizations to help the constituents of those organizations become aware of and become confident users of all their transportation options, across all modes in the system. To be successful, this program of information-plus-incentives should effectively counterbalance the incentives to drive that preexist thanks to the subsidies of parking and roads. DEFINITIONS Modal Shift: A shift from one mode of travel to another mode of travel. Single Occupancy Vehicle: A Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) is a vehicle of any type or class that carries only one occupant. Transportation Management Association: A Transportation Management Association (TMA) is a membership based, public-private partnerships of businesses, institutions and municipalities that are joined together under a legal agreement for the purpose of providing and promoting transportation solutions for commuters that reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and increase access to economic development opportunities. BENEFITSOFTDM There are many important, interrelated benefits to reducing the number of cars on the road and the number of miles driven. Transportation System Benefits 1. Reduced congestion and resulting commute time savings 2. Multiple options for commuting for work and pleasure Environmental Benefits 1. Improved air quality 2. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions 3. Reduced need for paved surfaces 4. Improved water quality 5. Reduced polluting emissions and fluid leaks 6. Reduced dependence on fossil fuels Health and Safety Benefits 1. Enhanced quality of life in walkable, bikeable communities 2. Fitness benefits of active transportation,e.g. biking and walking 3. Health benefits of improved air quality 4. Stress reduction Watertown TDM Regulations Page 3 of 16 Financial Benefits 1. Reduced costs of vehicle ownership and maintenance 2. Reduced cost of parking 3. Reduced cost of housing PURPOSE OF THE TDM REGULATIONS The purpose of Watertown's Transportation Demand Management Regulations are to provide implementation of the TDM Ordinance (#XXX), by developing the policies to create a modal shift away from Single Occupancy Vehicle(SOV)trips. These Regulations are intended to support TDM efforts to reduce vehicle miles travelled and carbon emissions,alleviate congestion during peak periods,and improve air quality,all while making better use of existing transportation infrastructure throughoutthe day. These Regulations provide the framework to develop necessary strategies that increase over-all system efficiency by encouraging a shift from SOV trips to non-SOV modes and shifting SOV trips out of peak periods. As identified within the TDM Ordinance,the Town's goal is to aid Townwide reduction of the SOV mode by 20%over baseline data for residents and employees(U.S.Census Bureau,American Community Survey, 2000-2010),which identifies that Watertown residents currently have a SOV mode share of 68%and that Watertown workers have a mode share of 75%. This translates to a Residential SOV mode share of no more than 54%and a Worker SOV mode share of no more than 60% The TDM Ordinance also establishes the legal authority to ensure compliance with the provisions of this set of Regulations through permitting, inspections, monitoring and enforcement. Watertown TDM Regulations Page 4 of 16 SECTION 1 - TDM REGULATION PROCESS Table 1-1 provides an overview of the overall process for developing a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan. TABLE 1-1: OVERALL PROCESS PHASE TASK DESCRIPTION TDM Plan Development 1) Determine Applicability (DCDP staff/ Determination if the TDM Program is property owner) applicable to the Project. 2)Fill out Application(property owner) If subject to TDM Program,property owner understands TDM requirements and gathers information necessaryforTDM Plan Review Application. 3)File Application(property owner) Property owner submits a TDM Plan Review Application for review. TDM Plan Review 4)TDM Plan Reviewed(Watertown DCDP staff reviews the TDM Plan, compares Departmentof Community Development it to the TDM Ordinance Regulations. and Planning—DCDP) Project Approval 5)TDM Plan: Approval (DCDP staff) An approved TDM Plan will be stamped as such by DCDP. TDM Plan Monitoring 6) Pre-Occupancy Site Visit (DCDP staff/ Prior to the issuance of a First Certificate of and Reporting property owner) Occupancy, the Petitioner and/or property owner shall facilitate a site inspection by DCDP staff to confirm that all approved physical measures in the project's TDM Plan have been implemented and/or installed. 7)Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting Once the building is occupied, the property Statement(DCDP staff/property owner) owner is required to submit an Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting form. DCDP staff will review the form's content to ensure compliance with the final, DCDP-approved TDM Plan, and conduct a site visit to ensure that the form's contents reflect on-site TDM measures. 8)TDM Plan Update (Planning At any time after the project's approval,the Department staff/property owner) Petitioner,or propertyownermayvoluntarily initiate review of the TDM Plan by filing a TDM Plan Update Application. Watertown TDM Regulations Page 5of16 SECTION 2 TDM PLAN DEVELOPMENT 2.1 Determine Applicability 2.1.1 Applicability The following development or redevelopment projects shall be required to prepare and implement a Transportation Demand Management program: A. New construction or an addition of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or more, and/or ten (10)or more dwelling units B. Alterations, including new construction and Change of Use, that requires Site Plan or Special Permit Approval and will generate more than one hundred and fifty (150) average daily trips, or more than fifteen (15) peak hour trips above the pre-existing conditions. Trip generation shall use standards and methodologies promulgated by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the Urban Land Institute or another appropriate source. 2.1.2 Project Type There are two types of TDM plans determined by the scale of a proposed project. The Basic TDM and the Comprehensive TDM are differentiated by the type of use and total square footage or number of units,as identified below and within Section 2.3(TDM Plan Content). A. Basic TDM - Projects which are residential, industrial, commercial, or combine these three uses and fall within the following sizes will be required to complete a Basic TDM program. a. Residential: 10 to 39 residential units b. Commercial and/or Industrial: 10,000 up to 30,000 square feet with less than 30 full-time equivalent employees c. Projects requiring site plan review with more than 150 average daily trips and/or 15 peak hour trips up to the thresholds of 2.1.2,Section B. B. Comprehensive TDM-Any project which meets the following thresholds shall develop a Comprehensive TDM program: a. Retail: 30,000 square feet or 30 Full Time Equivalent Employees or more b. Residential: 40 or more residential units c. Mixed Use: Meets or exceeds the thresholds for Retail or Residential above d. Office: 10,000 square feet or more e. Industrial:30,000 square feet or 30 Full Time Equivalent Employees or more 2.1.3 Exemptions The following are exempt from the requirements of this Regulation: A. Land or structures from the primary, accessory or incidental purpose of operating a child care facility; B. Land or structures owned or leased by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its agencies, subdivisions or bodies politic; C. Retail customer trips generated from buildings or structures used for retail purposes. Watertown TDM Regulations Page 6 of 16 2.2 TDM Plan Review Application 1. Project name 2. Project address 3. Owner name 4. Contact person 5. Contact address 6. Contact phone 7. Contact Email 8. Project Description 9. Proposed Number of Employees/Residential Units 10. Current and proposed employee parking data (if applicable) 11. Proposed employee trip origin data (if applicable) 12. Proposed employee transportation mode data: passenger vehicle, public bus, company shuttle, bicycle, walk (if applicable) 13. Proposed parking usage and count data 14. Square footage of building 15. Number of bike parking spaces 16. Square footage of site 17. Selected TDM Measures (points) per section 2.3.3 2.3 TDM Plan Content Any project subject to the TDM Program shall submit a TDM Plan Review Application along with any required Development/Permitting Application(s) to the Watertown Department of Community Development and Planning (DCDP). The TDM Plan shall document the project's compliance with the TDM Ordinance. 2.3.1 Basic TDM Plan Requirements Certain projects,as identified in Section 2.1,because of their size and use,are not required to complete all components of TDM required of projects completing a Comprehensive TDM Plan. A project will have to maintain the measures selected or may update an application as described in Section 6.3,TDM Plan Update. The Basic TDM Plan must include three TDM measures to support the Town's goals for SOV Modal Shifts. 2.3.2 Comprehensive TDM Plan Requirements The Comprehensive TDM Plan must include program goals, target(s), and measures for trip reduction based on the project's proposed use, new trips generated, and baseline transportation impacts. 2.3.2.1 Identify baseline numbers for trip generation and parking generation for the project: A. Traffic Impact Assessment and Study(TIAS) data B. Current employee parking data C. Employee trip origin data D. Employee transportation mode data: SOV,car-pool, public transit, private shuttle, bicycle,walk,etc. E. Parking usage and count data 2.3.2.2 Targets- Identify a target to assist in accomplishing the Town's overall goal of reducing the SOV mode by 20%over the ACS 2000-2010 mode share,which is no more than 54%for residential and 60%for workers.Selected target(s)determine the percentage of SOV trips the Petitioner will commit to reducing. Working with DCDP Staff,a Petitioner must create a TDM program that supports the overall goal of the Town, although the Town Watertown TDM Regulations Page 7 of 16 recognizes that not all uses and projects are the same,so has created multiple options for achieving targets. Working with DCDP, a Petitioner shall select one of the following options: A. Provide a 20 percent reduction from the baseline (Target Residential: no more than 54% and/or Workers: 60%) B. Maintain a Use's SOV share if it is already more than 20% less than the baseline C. In some instances,a defined target may not be appropriate. In these instances, DCDP Staff shall consider an existing/proposed use (some examples of uses that may not achieve a SOV shift include certain construction/repair/service uses) and set a reasonable outcome in cooperation with a Petitioner. 2.3.2.3 Measures- Include clear measures to achieve the trip reduction targets. The initial method for achieving identified targets will be by implementing a required number of measures (based on a point system) to achieve a Modal Shift away from SOVs. As part of an initial TDM Plan, a Petitioner must provide a list of identified measures that together meet the required points for the project type, as follows: A. Comprehensive TDM Plan:Achieve a minimum of 14 Points and a 20%reduction in SOV use overtime. B. Basic TDM Plan: Must commit to three specific TDM measures to support the Town's goals for SOV Modal Shifts. 2.3.2.4 Monitoring A. Comprehensive TDM Plan:shall include a monitoring program forthe life of the Site Plan Review or Special Permit Approval that includes the requirements in Section 6, below. B. Basic TDM Plan: may be audited by the Town at the discretion of the Director of DCDP. 2.3.3 Potential TDM Measures for Modal Shifts 2.3.3.1 Parking Management o Unbundle Parking: Separating the cost of parking from the cost of rent, lease or ownership. (1 - 3 Points) (More points given for projects located in areas where parking is an issue) o Parking Pricing: Day-by-day parking rates stay the same,whether tendered in the form of a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual pass. (2 Points) o Parking Cash Out: Non-residential tenants/employees who are provided free parking should also have the option to take the cash value of the space in lieu of the space. (2 Points) o TMA Fees: Provide an increased payment to the TMA as determined by DCDP (2 Points) 2.3.3.2 Bike/Pedestrian o Improve Walking Conditions:Provide streetscape improvements to encourage walking. (1 Point) o Bicvcle Parking: Provide secure bicycle parking in excess of Zoning; see Zoning Ordinance for minimum requirements. (1 -4 Points) (More points for more spaces) o Showers and Lockers: Provide on-site showers and lockers so commuters can travel by active modes. (1 Point) o Bike Share Membership:Provide bike share memberships for residents and employees. (2 Point) Watertown TDM Regulations Page 8 of 16 o Bicvcle Repair Station: Provide on-site tools and space for bicycle repair. (1 Point) o Bicvcle Repair Services: Provide repair services through an on-call mechanic or vouchers to a local shop. (1 Point) o Fleet of Bicvcles: Provide an onsite fleet of bicycles for residents, employees, and/or guests to use. (1 Point) o Bicvcle Equipment:Provide bicycle-safety related equipment,e.g.helmets,reflective vests, etc. for 2% of employees and/or residents. (1 Point) 2.3.3.3 Site Design/Land Use o Promote location-efficient residential and commercial development, i.e. development proximate and oriented to transit services with good walking and bicycling conditions, and include infill development. (1 Point) o Cross-site connectivity (1 Point) 2.3.3.4 Full time onsite Transportation Coordinator(5 Points),whose duties include: o Assemble and distribute rideshare information o Conduct surveys of on-site employees o Schedule ca rpools/va n pools o Create and administer TDM promotions and incentives o Create and administer preferential parking o Coordinate emergency ride home program o Gather and maintain long-term program data o Conduct annual review of TDM program for effectiveness and modification o Develop informational packet on TDM programs 2.3.3.5 Car Share o Car-Share Parking:Several options for providing car-share parking and memberships in excess of Zoning; see Zoning Ordinance for required spaces in new development. (1-6 Points)(More points given for higher levels of participation) 2.3.3.6 Family o Car Seat Storage: Provide storage for car seats near car-share parking, cargo bikes, and shopping carts. (1 Point) o On-site Childcare: Provide on-site childcare services. (4 Points) o Emergencv Ride Home: Transportation home in for those using alternative forms of transportation in the event of an emergency. (1 Point) 2.3.3.7 High Occupancy Vehicle o Contributions or Incentives for Sustainable Transportation:25%,50%,75%,or 100% subsidies for sustainable transportation use,e.g. MBTA passes. (2-8 Points)(More points given for higher rate of subsidy) o Shuttle Bus Service: Provide shuttle bus services, with more points given for more frequent service—either as part of the TMA service or separate,if appropriate. (6-12 Points) (More points given for more frequent service) o Vanpool/Carpool Program:Provide vanpool and/or carpool services to employees, including preferential parking. (2-6 Points)(More points given for serving larger geographic areas) o Bus Shelter (2 Points) Watertown TDM Regulations Page 9 of 16 2.3.3.8 Marketing o Multimodal WavfindingSignage:Provide directional signage for locating transportation services(transit stop/shuttle stop)and amenities(bicycle parking, regional bicycle routes,and pedestrian walkways). (1 Point) o Real Time Transportation Information Displays: Large screen or monitor that displays, at a minimum, transit arrival and departure information. (1 Point) o Tailored Transportation Marketing Services:Provide residents and employees with information about travel options. Marketing services shall either be provided by the TDM coordinator or a communications professional. Marketing services shall include, at a minimum, the following activities: 1-Promotions: The TDM coordinator shall develop and deploy promotions to encourage use of sustainable transportation modes. This includes targeted messaging and communications campaigns, incentives and contests, and other creative strategies. These campaigns may target existing and/or new residents/employees/ tenants. 2-Welcome Packets: New residents and employees shall be provided with tailored marketing information about sustainable transportation options associated with accessing the project site (e.g., specific transit routes and schedules; bicycle routes; carpooling programs, etc.) as part of a welcome packet. For employees, the packet should reflect options for major commute origins. New residents and employees shall also be offered the opportunity for a one-on-one consultation about their transportation options. (2-4 Points) (More points given for providing more marketing services) 2.3.3.9 Other o Flexible Work Schedule:An alternative to the traditional 9-to-5,40-hour workweek, allowing employees to vary their arrival/departure. (1Point) o Telecommuting: An alternative to the traditional 9-to-5, allowing employees to work from home, making use of the Internet, e-mail, and telephone. (1 Point) o Emplovee Incentive Program: Incentives to use modes that reduce vehicle trips, e.g. free meals,transit vouchers,movie passes,raffles forgift certificates to retailers,free bicycles,etc. (1-4 Points)(More points given for providing more incentives) Watertown TDM Regulations Page 10 of 16 TABLE 2-1: POTENTIAL TDM MEASURES FOR MODAL SHIFTS PROJECT TYPE CATEGORY MEASURE POINTS BASIC COMPREHENSIVE ' Unbundle Parking A: if the residential neighborhood parking rate is greater than 0.8 or 1 non- 1 residential neighborhood parking rate is greater than 1.4 Unbundle Parking B: if the residential neighborhood parking rate is greater than 0.6 and less 2 than or equal to 0.8 or non-residential 2 neighborhood parking rate greater than 1.0 and less than or equal to 1.4 Unbundle Parking C: if the residential neighborhood parking rate is greater than 0.4 and less 3 than or equal to 0.6 or non-residential 3 neighborhood parking rate is greater than 0.6 and less than or equal to 1.0 PROJECT TYPE CATEGORY MEASURE POINTS BASIC COMPREHENSIVE Parking Pricing 2 •A• Parking Cash Out 2 d d •A• TMA Fees: 10%Additional 2 �/ Improve Walking Conditions 1 Bicycle Parking: 5 spots 1 �/ Bicycle Parking A: 10 spots 2 Bicycle Parking B: 15 spots 3 Bicycle Parking C: 20 spots 4 Showers & Lockers 1 Bike Share Membership 2 Bicycle Repair Station 1 d Bicycle Repair Services 1 Fleet of Bicycles 1 8 Bicycle Equipment: For 2% of employees and/or 1 residents Watertown TDM Regulations Page 11 of 16 Promote location-efficient residential & 9 commercial development Cross-site connectivity • • ' FT Onsite Transportation Coordinator 5 Car-Share Parking A: 2 spots 1 mpr Car-Share Parking B: 4 spots 2 Car-Share Parking C: 6 spots 3 Car-Share Parking D: 8 spots 4 Car-Share Parking E: 10 spots 5 Car-Share Parking F: 12 spots 6 Car Seat Storage On-site Childcare Emergency Ride Home PROJECT TYPE CATEGORY MEASURE POINTS BASIC COMPREHENSIVE • MBTA Pass Subsidy: 25% 2 MBTA Pass Subsidy: 50% 4 MBTA Pass Subsidy: 75% 6 d d MBTA Pass Subsidy: 100% P • Shuttle Bus Service:60 Min. Headway 6 Shuttle Bus Service: 45 Min. Headway 8 Shuttle Bus Service:30 Min. Headway 10 Shuttle Bus Service: 15 Min. Headway 12 • Vanpool/Carpool Program: Option A 2 Vanpool/Carpool Program: Option B 4 Vanpool/Carpool Program:Option C 6 • Bus Shelter 2 Multimodal WayfindingSignage 1 Real Time Transportation Information Displays Watertown TDM Regulations Page 12 of 16 Tailored Transportation Marketing Services:for providing promotions and welcome packets as d described in Section 2.3.2.8. Tailored Transportation Marketing Services: for providing promotions and welcome packets (per above option), AND personal consultation for each new resident/employee. • Flexible Work Schedule 1 • Telecommuting 1 d • Employee Incentive Program- 25% contribution or 1 incentive Employee Incentive Program- 50% contribution or 2 incentive Employee Incentive Program- 75% contribution or 3 incentive Employee Incentive Program- 100% contribution or 4 incentive SECTION 3 TDM PLAN SUBMITTAL AND REVIEW 3.1 Plan Review The Petitioner for a project subject to the Ordinance and these Regulations shall submit to the Watertown Department of Community Development and Planning(DCDP)a draft TDM Plan prior to or concurrent with permit application. The DCDP staff will review each TDM Plan Application to ensure it is complete.Once deemed complete,the DCDP will review the Petitioner's draft TDM Plan to ensure the required number of Points(Section 2.3.1.3)has been achieved by a selection of TDM measures. Once the DCDP staff has completed its initial review and comment on the Petitioner's draft TDM Plan, the Petitioner has the opportunity to make changes to the TDM Plan. After this, the Petitioner will re- submit the TDM Plan for final DCDP staff review and comment. The DCDP's determination on the final TDM Plan can be approved, approved with conditions, or denied prior to other Permit approvals by the Town. A Petitioner's TDM Plan shall follow the TDM Ordinance and Regulations in effect at the time of submittal or at the time of Plan update for the approval of the Special Permit,Site Plan Review,or other permit submittal for a project. Watertown TDM Regulations Page 13 of 16 SECTION 4 APPEAL PROCESS 4.1 Plan Appeal A decision of the DCDP with respect to the Rules and Regulations promulgated under this Ordinance shall be final. A request for relief of a decision of the DCDP may be submitted to the Permit Granting Authority,but in all cases shall be reviewable in a court of competent jurisdiction. SECTION 5 PROJECT APPROVAL 5.1 T D M Plan: Condition of Approval If the Project is approved, the requirement for implementation of TDM Plan will be a Condition of Approval of Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy for the project. Watertown TDM Regulations Page 14 of 16 SECTION 6 TDM PLAN MONITORING AND REPORTING:FOR COMPREHENSIVETDM PROJECT ONLY 6.1 Pre-Occupancy Site Visit Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the Petitioner and/or property owner shall facilitate a site inspection by DCDP staff to confirm that all approved physical measures in the project's TDM Plan have been implemented and/or installed. Prior to the site visit, DCDP staff will provide the Petitioner and/or property owner with a copy of the final, DCDP-approved TDM Plan that outlines the TDM measures that the Proponent and/or property owner is required to provide. For a project requiring a Comprehensive TDM Plan,following the site visit for physical measures and submittal of any documentation required for physical and programmatic measures, DCDP staff will review the documentation and finalize a Pre-Occupancy Monitoring and Reporting Form.The First Certificate of Occupancy from the DCDP shall not be issued until the property owner receives an approved Pre- Occupancy Monitoring and Reporting Form. 6.2 Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting Form Once the building is occupied, the property owner is required to submit an Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting form. DCDP staff will review the form's content to ensure compliance with the final, DCDP- approved TDM Plan, and conduct a site visit to ensure that the form's contents reflect on-site TDM measures. Enforcement steps will be taken, if needed, to attain compliance status. 6.2.1 The first Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting form shall be due within 30 calendar days of the 18- month anniversary of the issuance of the First Certificate of Occupancy,i.e.18-19 months after that issuance.Subsequent Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting forms shall similarly be due in 18- month increments with the addition of a 30-day grace period for each submission. Each subsequent form is due 18-19 months after the previous form. 6.2.2 If a Development Project remains in good standing—where remaining in good standing is defined by submitting satisfactory Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting forms over four consecutive years, i.e. a minimum of three consecutive successful form submissions—then the Development Project's Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting form requirement shifts to one submittal every three years. At that point, DCDP staff will conduct a site visit of the project once every three years, rather than every 18-19 months,to confirm all approved physical measures in the project's TDM Plan continue to be implemented and/or installed. 6.2.3 If, at any later time, the project fails to demonstrate satisfactory ongoing monitoring and reporting, the project may be required to revert back to submitting forms on the 18-month schedule until the project again demonstrates four consecutive years of satisfactory monitoring and reporting. 6.2.4 The Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting form should include all measures in the project's TDM Plan,their current status,and any updates to those measures.All additional voluntary measures added between Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting forms should also be listed,along with their current status and any updates to those voluntary measures. Watertown TDM Regulations Page 15 of 16 Additionally, a TDM Monitoring Plan may be required to monitor onsite and offsite parking, show the ratio of employees to the number of parking spaces used, and take additional steps to reduce trips if the target is not met. These additional steps include, but are not limited to: o Implement additional TDM Measures from Section 2.3.2 o Institute onsite pay for parking o Institute a penalty for employees that park offsite and on street o Pay a fee or an additional fee to a Transportation Management Association/Town 6.3 TDM Plan Update Atanytime afterthe project's approval,the Petitioner,or property owner may voluntarily initiate review of the TDM Plan by filing a TDM Plan Update Application.The TDM Plan Update Application shall include all of the items listed in Section 5.0,and provide what new or additional measures the Petitioner or property owner would like to include in the TDM Plan. Submission and review of the TDM Plan Update shall follow the schedule as outlined in Section 3. SECTION 7 ENFORCEMENT The DCDP staff shall have the authority to enforce the TDM Regulations, and shall issue orders,violation notices, and enforcement orders, and may pursue all available civil remedies for such violations. 7.1 Notices and Orders The DCDP staff may issue a written order to enforce the provisions of the TDM Regulations,which may include requirements to: 7.1.1 Take steps to implement and conform to the components of the TDM Ordinance 7.1.2 Take steps to implement and conform to the Rules and Regulations which implement the TDM Ordinance 7.L3 Comply with the conditions of a Special Permit, approved Site Plan, Building Permit, and/or Certificate of Occupancy which include requirements to implement Section III of the TDM Ordinance, or the Rules and Regulations which implement the TDM Ordinance. 71 Provision for Action to Remedy a Violation If a person violates the provisions of the TDM Ordinance, regulations, permit, notice, or order issued thereunder, or fails to implement an approved TDM Plan, the DCDP staff may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction restraining the person from activities which would create further violations or compelling the person to perform abatement or remediation of the violation. 7.3 Fines Pursuant to Section 10.99 of the Town Code, any person, Petitioner or project that violates any provision of the TDM Ordinance, or order or permit issued thereunder, may be ordered to correct the violation and/or shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300.00 per violation of an order to implement the TDM Plan to address non-compliance. Each day or part thereof that such violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate violation. Watertown TDM Regulations Page 16 of 16