Transportation Sustainability Program

Transportation Sustainability Program Photo: Sergio Ruiz

A Comprehensive Approach to Growing Sustainably Public Investment and Strategies for Existing and Future Population Underway Transit capital and operational investments (Central Subway, Muni Forward, BRT, DTX, etc.) Bicycle infrastructure (protected lanes, parking, etc.) Pedestrian safety (Vision Zero, Walk First, etc.) New Development Contribution : Assess development s transportation impacts in a more meaningful way and require developers to reduce their impacts and pay their fair share for those impacts Demand Management (bike sharing, shuttles, citywide TDM, etc.)

Keeping people moving as our City grows ENHANCE TRANSPORTATION TO SUPPORT GROWTH November 2015 MODERNIZE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW March 2016 ENCOURAGE SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL PC Adoption Hearing July 7, 2016

ENCOURAGE SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Current San Francisco Framework Timing Parking Varying Planning Code requirements Afterthought n/a; parking maximums Menu Compliance n/a In limited circumstances TDM Staffing n/a; transportation team review

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Framework Timing Parking Menu Compliance TDM Staffing Current San Francisco Varying Planning Code requirements Afterthought n/a; parking maximums n/a In limited circumstances n/a; transportation team review Best Practices* TDM Ordinance; separate Standards Upfront; Integral TDM requirements = dependent on # of parking spaces Flexibility, neighborhood-specific Pre-occupancy site visit, ongoing submittals Dedicated staff via admin fee *Best practice research included, but not limited to, following jurisdictions: Oakland, CA (proposed); San Mateo, CA (proposed); Santa Monica, CA; Boulder, CO; Cambridge, MA; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, County, VA; Bellevue, WA; and Seattle, WA.

TDM Ordinance Basics Target Aimed at reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Menu of Options Project sponsor chooses the best fit for each project to reach targets Implementation Strategy Measure and enforce progress to ensure targets are achieved

VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED DEFINED

TDM Ordinance Target Based on # off-street vehicular parking spaces Land Use Category Typical Land Use Type # of Parking Spaces proposed by Land Use Target Base number: 0 <= 4 Base Target: 13 points A Retail Each additional 2 1 additional point Base number: 0 <= 20 Base Target: 13 points B Office Each additional 10 1 additional point Base number: 0 <= 20 Base Target: 13 points C Residential Each additional 10 1 additional point D Other Any # of parking spaces 3 points

TDM Ordinance Basics Would apply to: New residential > 10 units, excluding 100% Affordable Housing New non-residential > 10,000 sf Change of Use that results: Non-residential > 10,000 sf; and Residential to Non-residential use; or Non-residential to non-residential use (e.g., industrial to office) Only net new off-street parking spaces apply to Target for Change of Use and Additions

TDM Menu 26 Measures: Under the control of the developer or tenant All reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) Range of Effectiveness: Sample Measures Low: 1 point Medium: 3 points High: 10+ points Showers and Lockers Family TDM Amenities Additional Bicycle Parking Public Transit Subsidy Reduced Parking Supply

How will this work? 1. Sponsor goes online, selects measures, submits TDM Plan with application

Example Project South Park Office Square Feet 200,000 # of Parking Spaces 25 Target Code Compliance/ Location 13+1 = 14 Points -Bicycle Parking (1 point) -Showers and Lockers (1 points) Note: represents TDM measures the Project Sponsor could select.

Neighborhood Parking Rate Non-Residential Meet Neighborhood Parking Rate = 1 Point Every 10% below Neighborhood Parking Rate = 1+ points 11 total points available Neighborhood Parking Rate = 1.2 per 1,000 sf

Example Project South Park Office Square Feet 200,000 # of Parking Spaces 25 Target Code Compliance/ Location Parking Supply 13+1 = 14 Points -Bicycle Parking (1 point) -Showers and Lockers (1 points) -Neighborhood Parking Rate 1.2 per 1,000 sf -Project Parking Rate 0.1 per 1,000 sf (9 points) Note: represents TDM measures the Project Sponsor could select.

Example Project South Park Office Square Feet 200,000 # of Parking Spaces 12 Target 13+1 = 14 Points Code Compliance/ Location Parking Supply -Bicycle Parking (1 point) -Showers and Lockers (1 points) -Neighborhood Parking Rate 1.2 per 1,000 sf -Project Parking Rate 0.1 per 1,000 sf (9 points) Additional Measures -Tailored Transportation Marketing Services (3 points) Note: represents TDM measures the Project Sponsor could select.

Example Project South Park Office Square Feet # of Parking Spaces 200,000 200,000 25 50* Target 13+1 = 14 Points 13 + 3 = 16 Points Code Compliance/ Location Parking Supply Additional Measures -Bicycle Parking (1 point) -Showers and Lockers (1 points) -Neighborhood Parking Rate 1.2 per 1,000 sf -Project Parking Rate 0.1 per 1,000 sf (9 points) -Tailored Transportation Marketing Services (3 points) -Additional Bicycle Parking (2 points) -Showers and Lockers (1 points) -Neighborhood Parking Rate 1.2 per 1,000 sf -Project Parking Rate 0.3 per 1,000 sf (8 points) -Tailored Transportation Marketing Services (3 points) -Parking Pricing (2 points) Note: represents measures the Project Sponsor could select. *Up to Planning Code seven percent of floor area; assumes one parking space per each 4,000 square feet of occupied space.

How will this work? 1. Sponsor goes online, selects measures, submits TDM Plan with application 2. City staff reviews; recommends TDM Plan as condition of approval

How will this work? 1. Sponsor goes online, selects measures, submits TDM Plan with application 3. Planning Commission approves; building permits issued 2. City staff reviews; recommends TDM Plan as condition of approval

Outreach and Next Steps Completed & Future Legislative Process Open House Community Advisory Committees Development community Transportation advocates Boards and Commissions (MTA, SFCTA, Environment, Small Business) Planning Commission Initiation Hearing April 28 th Planning Commission Adoption Hearing July 14th Board of Supervisor Hearings to follow

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