HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP2019-0014; CARLSBAD OAKS NORTH LOT 2; CARLSBAD OAKS NORTH LOT 2; 2020-07-08Carlsbad Oaks North Lot 2
Tier 3 Transportation Demand Management Plan
Prepared for:
Meridian Properties
3405 Highland Drive – Suite 100
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Prepared by:
5865 Avenida Encinas, Suite 142B
Carlsbad, CA 92008
July 8, 2020
SDP2019-0014
TDM2024-0011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1
2.TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................................................................... 4
2.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND TDM CONTEXT ........................................................................................................... 4
2.3 INFRASTRUCTURE TDM SELECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 NON‐INFRASTRUCTURE TDM SELECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 6
2.5 MONITORING AND IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................................... 7
3.SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................................. 8
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Study Area and Site Plan ................................................................................................................. 3
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Proposed TDM Strategies ................................................................................................................. 2
Table 2 Proposed Mode Share Targets ......................................................................................................... 8
Table 3 Proposed TDM Strategies ................................................................................................................. 8
APPENDICES
Appendix A Tier 3 TDM Plan
Appendix B Carlsbad Connector Catchment Area
Appendix C Terrain View and Street Elevations
Appendix D El Fuerte Street Views from Site Access
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1.INTRODUCTION
STC has prepared this Tier 3 Transportation Demand Management Plan on behalf of Meridian Properties
to support the application for a Minor Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a proposed auto storage facility
on Lot 2 of the Carlsbad Oaks North Specific Plan.
The site is located on the southwest corner of the Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte Street intersection in the
City of Carlsbad. A project study area and site plan are shown in Figure 1. The project site plan consists of
347 parking spaces proposed on a 7.5‐acre lot.
The site will operate as an off‐site parking lot for Amazon delivery vans and delivery drivers’ personal
vehicles. Delivery drivers traveling by car will arrive at the parking lot and swap their car for an Amazon
delivery van and drive to a distribution center to load the van for their shift. At the end of the shift the
delivery driver will return the van to the lot and retrieve their car.
A TDM Plan scoping meeting was held with City staff and it was determined that auto storage is permitted
per the P‐M (planned industrial zone) ordinance (21.34.020) and the Carlsbad Oaks North Specific Plan
and that a Level 1 TIA report is required. The TIA is provided under a separate cover.
The City of Carlsbad also requires a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan if a site generates
110 or more average daily employee trips. A TDM Plan is required for the proposed parking lot and is
incorporated into this document.
This Document is organized into five sections:
1.Existing Conditions and TDM Context
2.Infrastructure TDM Selections
3.Non‐Infrastructure TDM Selections
4.Monitoring and Implementation
The following is a brief summary of the TDM Plan:
The City’s TDM Handbook (2019) requires a Tier 3 TDM Plan for a project that generates more
than 275 average daily employee trips. Proposed TDM infrastructure strategies and non‐
infrastructure strategies are proposed and are listed in Table 1 below. The combined strategies
meet the 18 points of TDM strategies required for this project. The TDM strategies are also
highlighted on Figure 1.
The TDM plan will comply with requirements of the Mobility Element and with the City’s TDM
Ordinance
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Table 1 Proposed TDM Strategies
TDM Strategy Number of Points Requested
Proposed Infrastructure TDM Strategies
Secure Bike Parking 1
Bike Repair Station 1
Transit Shelter 1
Car/Vanpool Preferential Parking 2
Passenger Loading Zone 1
Infrastructure Based Innovation 2
Total 8
Proposed Non‐Infrastructure TDM Strategies
Transportation Coordinator 1
Distribute New Hire Transportation Information 1
Citywide TDM Program 2
TDM Leases and Purchase Agreements 5
Ride‐Matching Services 1
Marketing and Outreach 1
Total 11
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2.TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN
2.1 Introduction
The project is expected to generate 952 daily trips which meets the trip generation threshold specified in
the City’s TDM Handbook for a Tier 3 Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan. The TDM Plan is
a “fluid”, ongoing document that will be updated where necessary as the monitoring and reporting
program progresses.
This section provides specific details of the TDM Plan which are re‐iterated in the completed Tier 3 TDM
Plan Template for Non‐Residential Projects provided in Appendix A.
2.2 Existing Conditions and TDM Context
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Sidewalk is provided on the south side of Faraday Avenue with a 5 ft green buffer between sidewalk and
curb. Sidewalk is provided on west side of El Fuerte Street with green buffer between sidewalk and curb.
Sidewalks are consistently 5 feet wide or greater on both streets. Sidewalk is uninterrupted between the
site and the bus stops on Loker Avenue providing pedestrian access to transit services. Faraday Avenue
operates at pedestrian level of service (LOS) B. El Fuerte Street is classified as an industrial street, which
is subject to level of service standards for vehicles and transit. Signalized crosswalks are provided across
Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte Street at the intersection adjacent to the site. The site access is
approximately 700 feet from the access to Business Park Trail on the east side of El Fuerte Street.
Bicycle Infrastructure
Class II Bike Lanes are provided in both directions on both Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte Street. Faraday
Avenue currently operates at bike LOS B in both directions.
Transit Connectivity
Faraday Avenue currently operates at LOS B for transit services on the south side fronting the project site.
El Fuerte Street operates at LOS C for transit services on the west side fronting the project site. Bus services
are provided on nearby Loker Avenue approximately ½ mile from the proposed site access. The site is also
within the Carlsbad Connector catchment area shown in Appendix B.
Environmental
Appendix C provides a terrain view of the study area and vicinity and elevation profiles for Faraday Avenue
and El Fuerte Street. Appendix C also shows that the elevation changes on Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte
Street may discourage cycling and walking to the site. In contrast the sidewalk and bike lane provision as
well as access to the Business Park Trail and street lighting may encourage active and alternative modes
of travel. Appendix D shows the street views on El Fuerte Street looking north and south from the site
access. The bike lane and sidewalk provision can be seen on both sides of the street.
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Amenities
There are limited project specific and neighboring amenities although this is expected to improve with the
build out of Carlsbad Oaks North. There is a sandwich shop approximately ½ mile from the project site
near the El Fuerte/ Loker Avenue intersections and a fitness center a mile to the west via Faraday Avenue
and Orion Road.
Anticipated Workforce and Commute Patterns
Table 4 shows the arrival and departure profile for the parking lot on a typical day. The two typical daily
shift patterns are as follows:
7:30am‐9am (start) through 4pm‐6:30pm (finish) and
12 noon‐1:30pm (start) through 8:30pm‐10pm (finish).
Due to the nature of the shift patterns it is likely that most staff employed will be full‐time or part‐time
staff will work full days. The site is currently vacant and commute patterns will be obtained from the
surveys which will be undertaken within 12 months of reaching 75% occupancy.
2.3 Infrastructure TDM Selections
A total of 18 points is required from infrastructure and non‐infrastructure TDM strategies. New
developments must achieve a minimum of 6 points through infrastructure strategies. The project is
anticipated to achieve 8 infrastructure points through the following strategies, points requested are
shown in parentheses:
Secure Bike Parking (1 point)
A minimum of four bike boxes will be provided near the transit shelter with space allocated for four more
in the future. The bike boxes will be accessible by access code, smart phone app or similar.
Bike Repair Station (1 point)
A bike repair station (www.bikefixtation.com) will be provided on‐site near the secure bike parking. The
repair station will provide a universal bike mounting stand, tool assemblies, and is ADA compliant. It also
comes with a QR‐code for online help and instructions.
Transit Shelter (1 point)
A transit shelter will be provided to serve as a pick‐up and drop‐off location for the Carlsbad Connector
and other ride hailing services. The location of the shelter is shown on the site plan in Figure 1. It will be
provided near the passenger loading zone/ Carlsbad Connector drop‐off/ pick up area near the entrance
to the site. The shelter will be a comfortable waiting space for employees and contain a display case/ kiosk
with information about available transportation options at the transit shelter. Information will be
reviewed quarterly and updated as needed.
Car/Vanpool Preferential Parking (2 points)
Four parking spaces will be reserved for car/vanpool parking only. Additional spaces will be provided
should these fill up. Amazon will have an enforcement policy in place to ensure that spaces are only used
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by carpoolers and vanpoolers. Amazon will also provide a ride‐matching service to employees to obtain
maximum points for this TDM strategy. The location of the car/ vanpool spaces are shown on Figure 1 and
will be located approximately 200 feet from the driveway access, adjacent to the ADA stalls.
Passenger Loading Zone (1 point)
The site access driveway will be approximately 30 feet wide which will provide room for a 10 feet wide
passenger loading zone approximately 100 feet in length, long enough for 5 cars to wait in line. The loading
zone will be co‐located with the transit shelter, secure bike parking and carpool parking spaces.
Infrastructure Based Innovation (2 points)
The transit shelter and loading zone is considered innovative as it will not be limited to bus services. It will
provide a convenient waiting space for users of ride‐hailing services such as the Carlsbad Connector or
Uber/ Lyft. It also provides the opportunity for staff to be dropped at the loading zone in a timely manner.
This is ideal for single car households who carpool to work. Services such as uber pool could be utilized by
staff traveling to/ from the same location. This strategy will be used in conjunction with Amazon's ride‐
matching service.
As explained earlier, the shelter will be a comfortable waiting space for employees and contain a display
case/ kiosk with information about available transportation options at the transit shelter. Information will
be reviewed quarterly and updated as needed
2.4 Non‐Infrastructure TDM Selections
In addition to the infrastructure selections listed above, the project is requesting a further 9 points from
non‐infrastructure TDM selections in order to achieve the required 18 points combined. The non‐
infrastructure selections are listed below with points requested shown in parentheses:
Transportation Coordinator (1 point)
The developer agrees to provide an interim transportation coordinator responsible for ensuring the
infrastructure is developed as agreed upon with the City. The Interim Transportation Coordinator will be
confirmed with Amazon and contact details will be provided in due course.
Distribute New Hire Transportation Information (1 point)
The tenant will ensure that transportation options information is distributed to new employees during
the hiring and orientation process.
Citywide TDM Program (2 points)
The transportation coordinator will meet with the citywide TDM programs outreach staff on a regular
basis (at least annually) and participate in at least one event held by the citywide TDM program (if
available).
TDM in Leases and Purchase Agreements (5 points)
The lease agreement will bind the tenant to provide the ongoing TDM services outlined in this TDM Plan.
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Ride‐matching Services (1 point)
Amazon will provide a ride‐matching service to staff or encourage new staff to use existing ride‐matching
platforms such as Waze. An enclosed bulletin board at the transit shelter will be installed as a promotional
area for ride sharing services and a place where staff can seek carpoolers who take similar routes to work.
Marketing and Outreach (1 Point)
This strategy will ensure that commuters are educated about the transportation programs and services
available to them and encourage sustainable travel choices on an ongoing manner.
No less than once per year, Amazon will hold an event at the site that includes food trucks or barbeques
brought in by the company. The event will promote all forms of alternative travel but will be called the
“Carpool Cookout” with commuters specifically encouraged to get to know one another, learn where each
other live and find a carpooling companion.
Amazon conducts morning meetings at its employment locations, including locations such as ours even
though there is not a building. Drivers gather at least weekly and are briefed on safety. At our site, the
meeting will be held near the transit shelter and bike lockers, which serves as the focal point of alternative
transportation. As noted above, the transit shelter will contain a display case/kiosk with information
about available transportation options. Managers will use the same meetings as an opportunity to verbally
remind drivers about their travel options and encourage them to commute using sustainable travel
modes.
2.5 Monitoring and Implementation
In order to ensure that TDM strategies continue throughout the life of the project, requirements will be
incorporated into the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R) of the property and into the tenant
lease agreements. It will clarify any obligation to fund and implement the programs and to adhere to
reporting requirements. Tenants may be subject to financial penalties if targets are not met.
Commute surveys will be distributed to employees every two years following the baseline survey which
will be conducted within 12 months of occupancy reaching 75 percent or within 18 months of initial
occupancy, whichever occurs first. Alternatively, the developer will provide a copy of the signed lease that
stipulates that the employer tenant(s) will administer employee commute surveys on the same schedule.
In addition, the developer acknowledges the interim and final alternative mode share goals, listed on the
following page in Table 2, that the development is required to achieve. Should the goals not be achieved,
the transportation coordinator agrees to work with the citywide program to identify and implement
additional measures suitable to the project site.
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Table 2 Proposed Mode Share Targets
Period in which reporting falls Mode Share Goal
Present till 2025 25%
2025‐2029 30%
2030‐2034 35%
2035 on 40%
The details shown above outline the developer’s and proposed tenant’s commitment to the TDM Plan
process and shows that infrastructure and non‐infrastructure measures will meet the required 18 points
worth of TDM strategies.
3.SUMMARY
The following is a brief summary of results previously presented:
The City’s TDM Handbook (2019) requires a Tier 3 TDM Plan for a project that generates more
than 275 average daily employee trips. Combined TDM infrastructure non‐infrastructure
strategies shown in Table 3 meet the 18 points of TDM strategies required for this project.
Table 3 Proposed TDM Strategies
TDM Strategy Number of Points Requested
Proposed Infrastructure TDM Strategies
Secure Bike Parking 1
Bike Repair Station 1
Transit Shelter 1
Car/Vanpool Preferential Parking 2
Passenger Loading Zone 1
Infrastructure Based Innovation 2
Total 8
Proposed Non‐Infrastructure TDM Strategies
Transportation Coordinator 1
Distribute New Hire Transportation Information 1
Citywide TDM Program 2
TDM Leases and Purchase Agreements 5
Ride‐Matching Services 1
Marketing and Outreach 1
Total 11
The TDM plan will comply with requirements of the Mobility Element and with the City’s TDM Ordinance
Appendix A
Tier 3 TDM Plan
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PART I: Project Background, Existing Conditions and Infrastructure TDM Strategies
Submission Date:
This section must be completed prior to building permit issuance and updated prior to occupancy as needed.
SECTION I: Developer Profile
Developer Name:
Property Manager
Name:
Developer Mailing
Address: Number Street Suite
City State Zip Code
Primary Contact: Email:
Phone:
SECTION II: Project Information
Project Name:
Permit Number:
Project Address:
Number Street Suite
City State Zip Code
Project Interim Transportation Coordinator
☐Developer agrees to provide an Interim Transportation Coordinator responsible for ensuring the
infrastructure is developed as agreed upon with the City of Carlsbad, development andexecution of TDM Plan requirements, and transitioning Transportation Coordinator duties tonew owners or property managers upon occupancy.Provide name, title, and contact information. This individual may be the primary contact listed
above for the project.
Meridian Properties
Mike Kalscheur
3405 Highland Drive – Suite 100
Carlsbad California 92008
Mike Kalscheur
760-525-8834
mkalscheur@mpre-inc.com
Carlsbad Oaks North - Lot 2
Southwest Corner of Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte Street
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Mike Kalscheur, President, Meridian Properties
3405 Highland Drive - Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-525-8834
mkalscheur@mpre-inc.com
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Land Use and Area
Complete the chart below to include each non-residential use, gross floor area and expected number of employees allocated to each use.
Land Use GFA Employees H-0 Hospital
C-1 NeighborhoodCommercial
C-2 General Commercial
C-T Commercial TouristC-M Heavy Commercial
C-L Local Shopping Center
O Office V-R Village Review
L-C Limited Control
M Industrial P-M Planned IndustrialTotal
Automobile Parking
Automobile Parking Existing # of Allocated Spaces Proposed # of Allocated Spaces Proposed # of New Parking
Spaces
Surface Parking Spaces
Structured Parking Spaces
216,325 sq ft (parking area)238
0
0
347
0
Auto Storage
347
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SECTION III: Existing Conditions & TDM Context
Complete the following section to establish existing conditions and TDM context. Relevant Existing TDM Infrastructure Network
Please provide a brief discussion or map that describes the alternative transportation infrastructure available that
serves the project site. Include the following items:
•Pedestrian infrastructure adjacent to the side (e.g. sidewalks, nearby crosswalks or signalized crossings)
•Bike infrastructure by type (e.g. Class I, II, or III) adjacent to the site
•Transit or shuttle services serving the site with a stop/station within a ¼ mile (or a 5-minute walk)
•Number of public bike racks and approximate location with regards to building entrance
•Average utilization of bike racks (in %)
•Number secure bike racks (specify whether in bike cage, bike room or bike lockers)
•Average utilization of bike racks (in %)
•Number of designated carpool/vanpool spaces and location with regards to building entrance
•Average utilization of carpool/vanpool spaces (in %)
•Any other infrastructure or services available to property tenants that encourage the use of public transit,
carpooling, vanpooling, walking and biking, such as a bike repair station, an onsite shelter or waiting area
for buses or shuttles, etc.
Existing InfrastructurePedestrian: Sidewalk is provided on the south side of Faraday Avenue with a 5 ft green buffer between sidewalk and curb. Sidewalk is provided on
west side of El Fuerte Street with green buffer between sidewalk and curb. Sidewalks are consistently 5 feet wide or greater on both streets.
Sidewalk is uninterrupted between the site and the bus stops on Loker Avenue providing pedestrian access to transit services. Faraday Avenue
operates at pedestrian level of service (LOS) B. El Fuerte Street is classified as an industrial street, which is subject to level of service standards for
vehicles and transit. Signalized crosswalks are provided across Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte Street at the intersection adjacent to the site. The site
access is approximately 700 feet from the access to Business Park Trail on the east side of El Fuerte Street. Bike: Class II Bike Lanes are provided in
both directions on both Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte Street. Faraday Avenue currently operates at bike LOS B in both directions. Transit: Faraday
Avenue currently operates at LOS B for transit services on the south side fronting the project site. El Fuerte Street operates at LOS C for transit
services on the west side fronting the project site. Bus services are provided on nearby Loker Avenue approximately ½ mile from the proposed site
access. The site is also within the Carlsbad Connector catchment area shown in Appendix B. of the TIA/ TDM Plan.
Relevant Project-Specific TDM Infrastructure (Tenant Improvements Only)
Please provide a brief discussion and site plan describing the onsite TDM infrastructure currently available:
Not applicable. Site is currently vacant/undeveloped
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Environmental In the box below, please provide maps of the relevant topographical and experiential conditions that will influence travel behaviors to the project site. At a minimum, provide the following:
•A Google map with terrain view and bike lanes showing approximately a 2-mile radius around the site
•Photos (or street view screenshot) of the roads adjacent to the property
•If relevant, discuss additional environmental aspects that may impact use of active and alternative
transportation, such as traffic speeds, pedestrian safety, lighting, etc.)
Project-Specific and/or Nearby Amenities
Count and report the number of project-specific and neighboring amenities onsite or within a 5-minute walk (1/4 mile) of the project site and provide map.
•Report the number of amenities or establishments by type. Include number of food establishments, child-care
facilities, fitness/healthcare facilities and other relevant services such as dry-cleaning that can impact trip
generation.
Anticipated Workforce and Commute Patterns
The makeup of the existing or anticipated workforce will help shape the approach to TDM for a given site. Include the following:
•Existing or anticipated commute hours based on shifts or typical work hours
•Existing or anticipated percentage of part-time employees
•If available, any existing commuting information, such as the percentage of employees using different
commute modes and the average commute distance.
Appendix C provides a terrain view of the project site and vicinity and elevation profiles for Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte Street.
Appendix D shows the street views on El Fuerte Street looking north and south from the site access.
Appendix C also shows that the elevation changes on Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte Street may discourage cycling and walking to the site.
In contrast the sidewalk and bike lane provision as well as access to the business park trail and street lighting may encourage active and
alternative modes of travel.
There are limited project specific and neighboring amenities although this is expected to improve with the build out of Carlsbad Oaks North.
There is a sandwich shop approximately 1/2 mile from the project site close to the El Fuerte/ Loker Avenue intersections and a fitness center
a mile to the west via Faraday Avenue and Orion Road.
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SECTION IV: Infrastructure TDM Selections
The developer will work with the TA to determine infrastructure strategies applicable to the site and the appropriate placement of TDM infrastructure. Please reference Table 2-4 Menu of TDM Strategies, Part I: Infrastructure found in the Non-
Residential Developer TDM Plan Guidelines within the TDM handbook for infrastructure strategies and points. An average new development is required to achieve a total of 18 points while a redevelopment/tenant improvement is required to achieve 9 points. Required strategies add 4 points towards the total required number of points. New developments must achieve a minimum of 6 points through infrastructure strategies unless otherwise agreed upon with city staff. Tenant
improvement projects are eligible to achieve all required points in Part II.
In case of a tenant improvement, if the tenant has access to any infrastructure amenity below, the
tenant can claim that amenity in their plan unless that amenity does not meet minimum standards
or is, on average, fully utilized, such as two carpool spaces that are both occupied on most
weekdays. The capacity of an existing infrastructure amenity will need to be evaluated at the time
the strategy is proposed.
Points not earned through infrastructure strategies will be expected to be earned in Part II. Reference Part II strategies to ensure that the appropriate infrastructure is selected to support desired amenities or programs. Infrastructure strategies must be selected and approved prior to building permit issuance. Programmatic strategies in Part II may be submitted after the building permit has been issued, but
must be approved prior to occupancy. Check the box to the left of the strategy to include it in the plan. Provide information as requested in the box below the strategy and indicate the points requested for the strategy, using the handbook as a guide. For strategies with a range of points, work with the TA who will assist in determining the appropriate number of points based on the unique context of the site and the proposed project. Refer
to the Carlsbad TDM Handbook for details about each strategy.
Table 4 of the TIA shows the arrival and departure profile for the parking lot on a typical day. The two typical daily shift patterns are as follows:•from 7:30am-9am (start) through 4pm-6:30pm (finish) and •12 noon-1:30pm (start) through 8:30pm-10pm (finish)
Due to the nature of the shift patterns it is likely that most staff employed will be full time or staff will work full days.
The site is currently vacant and commute patterns will be obtained from the surveys which will be undertaken within 12 months of reaching 75%
occupancy.
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☐Secure Bike Parking Points Requested:
Indicate the number of secure, long-term bike parking spaces to be provided, how they will be accessed and where they will be located on the project site. Refer to the handbook for the number of spaces required to earn points. If
practical, include location on the site map.
☐Public Bike Parking Points Requested:
Indicate the number of short-term spaces and the type of bike rack to be provided and where they will be located on the project site. Refer to the handbook for the number of spaces required to earn points and guidance on installation.
If practical, include location on the site map.
☐Bicycle Repair Station Points Requested:
Describe what items will be included in the bicycle repair station and where it will be located within the project site.
☐Micromobility Parking Points Requested:
Indicate where micromobility parking space (or interim bike racks) will be located on the project site. If practical, include location on the site map.
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A minimum of four bike boxes will be provided near the transit shelter with space allocated for four more in the future. The bike boxes will be
accessible by access code, smart phone app or similar
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A bike repair station (www.bikefixtation.com) will be provided on-site near the secure bike parking. The repair station will provide a
universal bike mounting stand, tool assemblies, and is ADA compliant. It also comes with a QR-code for online help and instructions.
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☐Transit Shelter Additions or Improvements Points Requested:
Describe the location of transit stops and what types of additions/improvements are being proposed.
☐Preferential Parking for Car/Vanpools Points Requested:
Indicate the number of carpool and vanpool reserved spaces to be provided and where they will be located on the
project site. Refer to the handbook for guidance on the required number of spaces. Maximum points will be awarded when offered in conjunction with ride-matching services.
☐Parking Spaces for Car Share Vehicles Points Requested:
Indicate the number of reserved spaces to be provided for car share vehicles and where they will be located on the project site. Should be offered in conjunction with car share vehicles.
A transit shelter will be provided to serve as a pick-up and drop-off location for the Carlsbad Connector and other ride hailing services.
The location of the shelter is shown on the site plan in Figure 1 of the TDM Plan. It will be provided near the passenger loading zone/
Carlsbad Connector drop-off/ pick up area near the entrance to the site. The shelter will be a comfortable waiting space for employees
and contain a display case/ kiosk with information about available transportation options at the transit shelter. Information will be
reviewed quarterly and updated as needed.
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Four parking spaces will be reserved for car/vanpool parking only. Additional spaces will be provided should these fill up. Amazon will
have an enforcement policy in place to ensure that spaces are only used by carpoolers and vanpoolers. Amazon will also provide a ride-
matching service to employees to obtain maximum points for this TDM strategy. The location of the car/ vanpool spaces are shown on
Figure 1 and will be located approximately 200 feet from the driveway access, adjacent to the ADA stalls
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☐End of Trip Facilities Points Requested:
Indicate the number of showers and changing rooms and where they will be located on the site/building plan.
☐On-site Amenities Points Requested:
Discuss the on-site amenities that will be located at the development and explain how these offerings will mitigate trips
rather than serve as trip-generators. Discuss discounts available to tenants if applicable. Provide a map showing the location of these amenities.
☐Bicycle and Pedestrian Connections Points Requested:
Provide a map showing proposed pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and connections to existing facilities.
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☐Passenger Loading Zone Points Requested:
Describe location of and denote loading zone on building/site plan.
☐Innovation (Infrastructure-Based)Points Requested:
Describe the strategy and discuss how it will lead to reduced single-occupancy vehicle trips to and from the site.
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The site access driveway will be approximately 30 feet wide which will provide room for a 10 feet wide passenger loading zone
approximately 100 feet in length, long enough for 5 cars to wait in line. The loading zone will be co-located with the transit shelter, secure
bike parking and carpool parking spaces.
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The transit shelter and loading zone is considered innovative as it will not be limited to bus services. It will provide a convenient waiting space
for users of ride-hailing services such as the Carlsbad Connector or
Uber/ Lyft. It also provides the opportunity for staff to be dropped at the loading zone in a timely manner. This is ideal for single car
households who carpool to work. Services such as uber pool could be utilized by staff traveling to/ from the same location. This strategy will be
used in conjunction with Amazon's ride-matching service.
The shelter will be a comfortable waiting space for employees and contain a display case/ kiosk with information about available
transportation options at the transit shelter. Information will be reviewed quarterly and updated as needed
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PART II: Non-Infrastructure TDM Strategies, Implementation and Monitoring Plan
Submission Date: This section must be completed and approved prior to occupancy.
SECTION I: Non-Infrastructure TDM Selections
The developer will work with the TA to determine strategies applicable to the site. Please reference Table 2-5 Menu of TDM Strategies, Part II: Non-Infrastructure found in the Developer TDM Plan Guidelines within the TDM handbook for relevant infrastructure strategies and points. It is expected that Part II will contain a sufficient number of strategies to earn the
remaining required points not earned through infrastructure strategies. A total of 18 points is
required from Part I and Part II combined for new developments and 9 points for redevelopments/tenant improvements. Required strategies add 4 points towards the required total. The non-infrastructure strategies are organized into the following categories: amenities, policies, developer/employer programs, employer programs, partnerships and innovation. A well-rounded,
effective and sustainable TDM plan should include strategies from multiple categories and be
applicable to the anticipated workforce and commute patterns. Check the box to the left of the strategy if it will be included in the development. Provide information as requested in the box below the strategy. Additionally, indicate the points requested for the strategy. Refer to the Carlsbad TDM Handbook for additional guidance and for the number
of points available for each strategy.
Required Strategies
☐Transportation Coordinator Points: 1
All developments subject to the TDM ordinance are required to designate an on-site transportation
coordinator responsible for ensuring that infrastructure is maintained, policies and programs areimplemented, and amenities and partnerships are maintained as described in the approved TDMPlan and otherwise ensuring compliance with City of Carlsbad TDM Plan requirements.Provide the name, title and contact information for the TC.
x
Neal Abbott, AICP, Program Manager- Transportation Planning
10885 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA
206-412-3627
naabbott@amazon.com
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☐Distribute New Hire Transportation Information Points: 1
All developments subject to the TDM ordinance are required to ensure that transportation optionsinformation is distributed to new employees during the hiring and orientation process.
☐Citywide TDM Program Points: 2
Transportation Coordinators of all developments subject to the TDM ordinance are required to meet
with the citywide TDM programs outreach staff on a regular basis (at least annually) and participatein at least one event held by the citywide TDM program (if available).
Elective Strategies
Amenities
☐Car Share Vehicles Points Requested:
Identify the number of car share vehicles that will be provided on-site and if these vehicles will be provided by an existing car share operator or by the employer/property owner. Indicate whether membership will be fully or partially subsidized for employees/tenants. Indicate the number of reserved spaces to be provided for car share vehicles and where they will be located on the project site.
☐Micromobility Service Credits Points Requested:
Describe the micromobility service that will be available for use by employees/tenants and the level of service credits/subsidy. Indicate if all employees/tenants will have access to the service credits and how the program will be
administered.
☐Real-Time Travel Information Points Requested:
Describe the proposed location of the resources and any other relevant information (i.e., range of the WiFi hotspot, location of real-time travel information screens or kiosk).
x
x
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☐Mobile On-site Amenities Points Requested:
Discuss the mobile on-site amenities that will be located at the development and explain how these offerings will mitigate trips rather than serve as trip-generators. Discuss discounts available to tenants. Provide a map showing the
location of these amenities if applicable and discuss agreements between vendors and schedules.
Policies
☐TDM in Leases and Purchase Agreements Points Requested:
Applies to new developments only. Provide language that will be included in the lease that will allow for TDM supporting roles.
x 5
The lease agreement will bind the tenant to provide the ongoing TDM services outlined in this TDM Plan
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☐Non-Standard Vehicle Policies Points Requested:
Applies to new developments only. Describe the site’s non-traditional vehicle management plan. This strategy may be implemented with the non-standard vehicle parking infrastructure strategy (micromobility/bicycle/etc.).
Developer/Employer Programs
☐Mobility Services Incentives Budget Points Requested:
Include details of program including how the program will be administered. Indicate the total annual budget, describe what percentage of the workforce will be eligible to participate, how the program will be marketed and how
participation will be monitored.
☐Ride-matching Services Points Requested:
Developer should discuss plans to create an internal ride-matching program. At a minimum, developer will promote
existing ride-matching platform.
☐Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) Services Points Requested:
Developer should discuss plans to create an internal GRH program. At a minimum, developer will promote existing services, such as SANDAG’s iCommute.
x 1
Amazon will provide a ride-matching service to staff or encourage new staff to use existing ride-matching platforms such as Waze. An
enclosed bulletin board at the transit shelter will be installed as a promotional area for ride sharing services and a place where staff can seek
carpoolers who take similar routes to work.
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☐Marketing and Outreach Points Requested:
Include details of marketing and outreach efforts.
Employer Programs
☐Telework Program Points Requested:
Include information about the program, such as the infrastructure and policies that will be available to support teleworking, the anticipated percentage of employees that will be eligible and any limits or guidance on the number of
days employees can telework per week or month. The number of points range based on the expected number of telework days and associated trip reductions (see handbook for further guidance).
☐Flexible/Alternative Work Schedules Points Requested:
Include information about the program, such as the anticipated percentage of employees that will be eligible and any limits or guidance on the arrangements that are acceptable.
This strategy will ensure that commuters are educated about the transportation programs and services available to them and encourage
sustainable travel choices on an ongoing manner.
No less than once per year, Amazon will hold an event at the site that includes food trucks or barbeques brought in by the company. The
event will promote all forms of alternative travel but will be called the “Carpool Cookout” with commuters specifically encouraged to get
to know one another, learn where each other live and find a carpooling companion.
Amazon conducts morning meetings at its employment locations, including locations such as ours even though there is not a building.
Drivers gather at least weekly and are briefed on safety. At our site, the meeting will be held near the transit shelter and bike lockers,
which serves as the focal point of alternative transportation. As noted above, the transit shelter will contain a display case/kiosk with
information about available transportation options. Managers will use the same meetings as an opportunity to verbally remind drivers
about their travel options and encourage them to commute using sustainable travel modes.
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☐Alternative Transportation Incentive Points Requested:
Include details of program including how the program will be administered. Indicate the total annual budget, describe
what percentage of the workforce will be eligible to participate, how the program will be marketed and how participation will be monitored.
☐Commuter Tax Benefits Points Requested:
Include how the program will be marketed to employees.
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☐Customized Travel Plans Points Requested:
Identify department/position that will be responsible for implementation.
Partnerships
☐Establish and Maintain Partnerships with Area Businesses Points Requested:
Identify partner business(es) or entities and the TDM resource(s) that will be provided through the partnership.
Describe how costs will be shared.
☐Establish and Maintain Partnerships with Private Vendors Points Requested:
Identify partner business(es) or entities and the TDM resource(s) that will be provided through the partnership.
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SECTION IV: Monitoring
By signing below, developer agrees to distribute commute surveys to employees every two years following the baseline survey conducted within 12 months of occupancy reaching 75 percent or
within 18 months of initial occupancy, whichever occurs first. Alternatively, developer may provide
a copy of the signed lease that stipulates that the employer tenant(s) will administer employee commute surveys on the same schedule. In addition, developer acknowledges the interim and final alternative mode share goals, listed below, that the development is required to achieve. Should the goals not be achieved, transportation
coordinator agrees to work with the citywide program to identify and implement additional
measures suitable to the project site.
Period in
which
Reporting
Falls
Alternative Mode Share Goal
New
Developments
Existing
Buildings/Tenant
Improvements
Present till
2025 25% 24%
2025 - 2029 30% 26%
2030 -2034 35% 28%
2035 on 40% 30%
Appendix B
Carlsbad Connector Catchment Area
Appendix C
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