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Adopt a Resolution Supporting an Application for Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Grant.
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Staff:
Department:
Judy Johnson, Interim Director
Planning
Bergen Watterson, Transportation Planning Manager
Len Cone, Transportation Demand Community Manager
Overview: Town staff is preparing the annual application for a regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) grant for Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021, which requires a resolution of support from the Town Council. The Town's TDM program focuses on local employers and employees to expand the use of public transit, bicycling, and walking. The program also assists employers with developing and disseminating information on alternative transportation options to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.
Recommendation:
That the Council adopt the Resolution supporting an application for the FY 2020-2021 TDM grant.
Decision Points:
* The TDM work focuses on reducing traffic congestion, decreasing Chapel Hill's carbon footprint, improving air quality, increasing quality of living, increasing transit ridership and offering a healthier community consistent with the community vision of Chapel Hill 2020 and the Town Mission of building a community where people thrive.
* Participation in the TDM regional program supports the Town's role in regional transportation.
Fiscal Impact/Resources: The TDM budget will be approximately $99,092 with 50% ($49,546) provided by the TDM Grant and the remaining 50% ($49,546) in the Planning Department budget, which is part of the Town's General Fund. The Town of Carrboro, a sub-recipient, is requesting $9,600 of the total grant, and will be reimbursed 50% ($4,800) by the TDM grant.
Where is this item in its process?
Attachments:
* Resolution
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FY 2020-21 CHAPEL HILL TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT APPLICATION TO THE TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR A TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT GRANT (2019-11-20/R-2)
WHEREAS, the Durham-Cha...
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