Title
Olympia's Commute Trip Reduction Plan Update
Recommended Action
City Manager Recommendation:
Review and discuss Olympia's Commute Trip Reduction Plan Update.
Report
Issue:
Whether to review and discuss Olympia's Commute Trip Reduction Plan Update.
Staff Contact:
Michelle Swanson, AICP, Senior Planner, Public Works/Transportation, 360.753.8575
Presenter(s):
Michelle Swanson, AICP, Senior Planner, Public Works/Transportation
Veronica Jarvis, Senior Planner, Thurston Regional Planning Council
George Castillo, Assistant Planner, Thurston Regional Planning Council
Background and Analysis:
In 1991, the Washington State Legislature passed the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Law as part of the Washington Clean Air Act and in response to the federal Clean Air Act. The intent was to reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion on the state's busiest commute routes.
In response, the City of Olympia adopted the Olympia Commute Trip Reduction Plan (OMC 12.10) on February 2, 1993, and implemented measures as required by the law. The local CTR plans are required to be updated at least once every four years, in order to establish new four-year targets and program strategies and update other elements as needed.
The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) implements the CTR program on behalf of the City of Olympia and updated the plan in coordination with City staff. The update included community outreach.
Olympia's Commute Trip Reduction Plan Update for 2025-2029 has been reviewed and approved by the Washington State Transportation Demand Management Technical Committee. This 16-member committee is a combination of public and private sector members who help develop statewide Transportation Demand Management policies and program recommendations. Transportation Demand Management aims to reduce driving alone trips.
The purpose of this agenda item is for the City Council to discuss the planned updates before it is considered for Council approval on April 8, 2025...
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