If you have a property in the City of Alexandria, are you getting true value out of your TMP Fund? If you find that your TMP Fund is relatively small, or you are using it to purchase SmarTrip cards for tenants, or you are merely paying a fee to the City rather than making use of the Fund, then you should know that you have options.
The fact is that there are many ways to make use of and get value out of a TMP Fund. But first …
What Is a TMP Fund in the City of Alexandria?
A TMP Fund is part of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) and supports initiatives that encourage people to use modes of transportation other than driving alone. The TMP Program requires developments of a certain size to maintain a fund to implement programs to promote and incentivize the use of transit, carpool, biking, walking, vanpooling or other options that reduce vehicle traffic.
These TMP Fund programs can include investment in infrastructure such as bicycle (racks, parking, fix-it stations, showers and changing rooms, etc.), pedestrian (new sidewalks and paths, pavement markings on private driveways, etc.) and transit, carshare, telework, and vanpool facilities.
TMP Funds can be used to subsidize SmarTrip cards, DASH passes, E-Z Pass Flex, Capital Bikeshare memberships, and gift cards to bicycle repair shops, and more. TMP Funds even support transportation-related marketing and events, and IT that supports the use of diversified transportation choices.
As you can see, there are many ways to get full value out of a TMP Fund.
Eligible Standalone TMP Fund Services from W+A
There are many ways to make use of eligible TMP expenditures under the City’s regulatory framework. These expenditures help “influence travel behavior by mode, frequency, time, route or trip length to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips,” as the City states under its TMP Policy.
Below is a list of eligible standalone services that our TDM team helps clients implement for properties in the City of Alexandria. Rather than merely supplying a one-time service that ensures compliance with City regulations, these services help property owners and managers create lasting value for tenants through implementing amenities that attract and retain tenants by enhancing tenants’ transportation experience.
Eligible Standalone TMP Fund Services from W+A
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Access Guide | Professionally designed digital and print material which promotes transportation options, programs, amenities, and walkable retail customized to your site’s location and unique offerings. Incorporates property branding and formatting for new or prospective resident folders. |
| Personalized Commute Plan | Online link that residents can access and input where a place they travel to and time of day for a commute recommendation with step-by-step instructions, connections to relevant programs, and ability to explore and compare other options. Requires maintenance. |
| Website Development | Development of a website that highlights transportation options, available programs, links appropriate resources, and where relevant updates may be posted. Requires maintenance. |
| Leasing Training | Development and hosting of a training for leasing and/or property management staff on relevant TMP elements, transportation options and how to use them, along with follow -up materials and video. |
| Live/Work/Play Material | Professionally designed digital and print material to highlight nearby retailers and/or employer sites and transportation options available, showing your location’s accessibility to where residents want to go. |
| Incentive Material | Development of material to promote and offer incentives to residents, such as a digital form for residents to select a move-in incentive or print material that provides a code for a Capital Bikeshare membership or Zipcar membership. Digital forms may require maintenance. |
| Bike Room Redesign | Planning, delivery, and installation of bike room graphics and improved racks with a cohesive feel and design to enhance the space and encourage usage. |
| Events | Planning, coordinating, and hosting events such as bike tune-up days, tabling events, or walking tours to promote transportation options to residents. |
| Surveys | Survey development, promotion, analysis, and reporting to determine if TMP goals are being met and provide related recommendations for the TMP program. |
Contact our Arlington TDM/TMP Team
Marie Cox, TDM-CP
Senior Program Manager | (703) 676-3629
An accomplished sustainable mobility consultant, Marie Cox works closely with commercial and residential real estate properties and developments to leverage transportation programs and amenities to enhance sustainability, gain a competitive advantage, and attract tenants.
Courtney J. Menjivar
Vice President | (703) 676-3636
cjmenjivar@wellsandassociates.com
Courtney Menjivar is a passionate global implementer of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs. TDM programs aim to reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles, giving more transportation choices to commuters and raising the value of real estate developments.