Pima Association of Governments' Travel Reduction Program is mandatory for employers who have more than 100 full-time equivalent employees at a single or contiguous worksite. Pima County and its municipal jurisdictions adopted travel reduction ordinances in 1988 as a travel demand strategy following a 1985 civil lawsuit (McCarthy vs. Thomas). The lawsuit demanded that the jurisdictions prepare approvable plans, containing all reasonably available control measures to attain the air quality standards at the earliest possible time in order to meet the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act. Employers with fewer than 100 employees can volunteer to participate in the program.
Program Requirements: 2009
The Travel Reduction Ordinance is under review. A new ordinance should be adopted by July 1, 2009. No survey will be conducted in 2009. For employers currently in the TRP, the 2009 requirements are as follows:
- Notify TRP staff of any changes at the worksite, such as downsizing, transportation coordinator changes, or relocation
- Submit new Travel Reduction Activity Inventory Report as directed by TRP staff
TRP staff will contact all TRP companies in 2009 to assist them in developing an effective and comprehensive travel reduction program for their worksite. TRP staff will help coordinate, schedule and implement various activities and incentives that promote greater alternative mode usage at the work site. Please contact Ruth Reiman, rreiman@pagnet.org for additional information (520) 792-1093. |