TMP Overview
Bellevue's transportation development code requires developers of large real estate projects to establish and maintain transportation management programs. These programs focus on tenant employees and are intended to reduce traffic impacts from commute trips to a building.
The City of Bellevue TMP Overview
Bellevue's transportation development code requires developers of large real estate projects to establish and maintain transportation management programs. These programs focus on tenant employees and are intended to reduce traffic impacts from commute trips to a building.
Requirements are established at the time of initial building development and apply for the life of the building. In some cases, there are performance requirements, such as setting a target for the maximum proportion of drive-alone commute trips.
Relevant city code requirements were revised in 2017 (BCC 14.60.070; see also BCC 20.25J.050B for requirements in the Medical Institution District). Under the revised code, performance requirements apply to new office buildings citywide (previously the requirement applied only in downtown). Building managers are provided with a set of options to encourage employees to use commute modes other than driving alone.
Implementation activities at buildings with Transportation Management Program (TMP) requirements may include:
Posting and distributing transit and ride-sharing information;
Designating a transportation coordinator;
Designating preferential parking for carpools and vanpools;
Providing financial incentives for commuters using carpools/vanpools or transit;
Providing showers for bicycle commuters.
TMP Implementation Guidelines detail options for implementing requirements at buildings and describe monitoring and reporting processes. The city collects information on TMP implementation activities in the fall of every odd-numbered year from affected buildings. And the city sponsors a commute mode survey in the fall of every even-numbered year for buildings where data is needed to track progress in meeting performance targets.
Transportation Management Program (TMP) activities can help reduce demand on the transportation network, increase the accessibility of a building to employees, balance parking demand with available supply and support LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building certification. The city has similar “Commute Trip Reduction” requirements for large employer worksites.
TMP Benefits Your Building
Effective TMPs provide buildings and their tenants with a competitive edge by tapping into key motivators for attracting and retaining business and residential tenants. By having a strong TMP, your building can realize the following benefits:
• Increase competitiveness by providing best-in-class transportation amenities for your tenants
• Achieve your sustainability goals by implementing elements that help meet LEED accreditation and District 2030 goals
• Realize financial savings by increasing parking availability for building visitors
• Gain insight into how tenants access your building, and how your building’s environmental performance, transportation services, and facilities compare to those offered by nearby buildings
• Gain access to program support to stay in the know about transportation system improvements and other services that benefit your tenants
What Does the Building Transportation Coordinator(Connect Bellevue) Do?
Ensures the availability of a variety of tenant transportation amenities
Collaborates with tenants to provide transportation information and services that improve building access
Engages parking management or facilities team to maximize parking utility and return on investment
Act as liaison to the city and shall perform tasks specified in the TMP agreement for the building
Be available for meetings and training sessions conducted by the city or other agencies
Please reach out to ask any questions or to go over your current TMP plan at hello@connectbellevue.org or schedule a meeting with Tommie.