HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIS 2023-09-18 Item 2C - Grant Acceptance - Transportation Demand Management Grant with WA State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Department of Comm n ty Development - Nora Gierrof, AICD Director
TO: Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee
FROM: Nora Gierloff, DCD Director
BY: Alison Turner, Sustainable Transportation Program Manager
Chris Andree, Sustainable Transportation Outreach Coordinator
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: September 12, 2023
SUBJECT: WSDOT TDM Program Allocation 2023-2025
ISSUE
The Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program is asking for approval to accept the biennial
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) TDM allocation funding (also known as the
Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program).
BACKGROUND
The City's CTR Program is mandated by the state and operational since 1991. There are 16 CTR -
affected worksites in Tukwila (including the City of Tukwila). Employers are required to complete
biennial Program Reports and Employee Surveys to track progress toward goals. The TDM Program
provides many services to assist employers with implementation of TDM Programs including
consultation, training for Employee Transportation Coordinators, and employee outreach support.
DISCUSSION
WSDOT has provided a biennial allocation for the City's TDM Program since 1993. Funding had been
flat at $74,204 for many years but as a result of the Move Ahead Washington transportation package
passed in 2022, the funding formula was updated and the amount increased to $93,300. The work plan
will include updating the City's CTR Plan, which was last updated for 2015-2019.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the general fund. The allocation provides a consistent source of funding for
the TDM Program, which is leveraged by concurrent TDM grants.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to accept the $93,300 award from WSDOT and consider this item on the
Consent Agenda at the October 2, 2023, Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Award Letter
Tukwila City Hall . 62100 SmuthcenterBoulevard . Tukwila, W4 98188 # 206-433-1800 * WWhsfte_ TukwilaWA_gav
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Washington State
W. Department of Transportation
June 23, 2023
Alison Turner
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
Transportation Building
310 Maple Park Avenue S.E.
P.O. Box 47300
Olympia, WA 98504-7300
360-705-7000
TTY: 1-800-833-6388
www.wsdot.wa.gov
Subject: 2023-2025 Commute Trip Reduction formula grant distribution
Dear Alison Turner:
Congratulations! We are pleased to distribute your organization's Commute Trip Reduction (CTR)
formula grant for the 2023-2025 biennium.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is distributing CTR grant funding to 28
organizations across the state to assist regional transportation planning organizations, counties, cities,
and towns in implementing CTR plans.
Program
Commute Trip
Reduction
Emergency Ride
Home
Total Award
CTR formula distribution
for 2023-2025
$93,300
$93,300
The Transportation Demand Management Technical Committee determined your allocation of program
funds.
CTR formula funds are reimbursable for grant -related activities beginning July 1, 2023. Project
expenditures accrued prior to this date may not be charged to your award.
Matthew Cramer, community liaison, is your primary WSDOT contact, who will assist you with
all aspects of your project. You can reach Matthew at matthew.cramer@wsdot.wa.gov or 360-
905-2152 should you have questions or concerns.
We look forward to finalizing your grant agreement and funding your project so that we can help
you provide valuable services in your community. Again, congratulations!
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Alison Turner
June 23, 2023
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Sincerely,
Jill Nordstrom, grants and community partnerships manager
Public Transportation Division
JN: dl
cc: Christopher Andree, City of Tukwila
Matthew Cramer, WSDOT
Firas Makhlouf, WSDOT
Evan Olsen, WSDOT
Ricardo Gotla, WSDOT
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