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Great Access, Deep

AffordabilitySwitzer Foundation

Fellows Webinar

January 11, 2012

Stuart Cohen, Executive Director&

Ann Cheng, Program Director

www.GreenTRIP.org

Webinar sponsored by the Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation,

http://www.switzernetwork.org

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1) Problem

2) GreenTRIP Certification

3) Challenges

4) GreenTRIP 2.0

Self-fulfilling Prophecy of Sprawl

Preference:walkable, smaller,

convenient, short

commutes VS.

larger homes + longer

commutes

The New California Dream

Demand for 8 Million More Homes near Transit

The New California Dream: How Demographic and Economic Changes May Shape the Housing Market

In CA’s Largest 4 Metropolitan Areas:

MTC, SCAG, SANDAG, SACOG

Ideal equitable, sustainable TOD:

Great Communities

Collaborative &

Regional Policy

Smart TOD Infill good in theory, but…..

2.2 Parking Spaces per Unit

TCRP 128 by Cervero, Arrington

Mid Rise TOD

Change 2.2

Acres 8

Units 801

Parking Spaces 1,800

Parking Cost $33.3 m

New Transit Riders

New Transit Revenue

High Parking Creates Negative Feedback Loop

2+ Parking spaces

required

Excess Traffic

expected = HighFees

Focus on larger units Homes

cost more!

High Parking Creates Negative Feedback Loop

2+ Parking spaces

required Fewer: Homes, Open Space, Community Amenities

Excess Traffic

expected = HighFees

More opposition,

$, time, review

Focus on larger units Homes

cost more!

Ground floors less attractive

High Parking Creates Negative Feedback Loop

2+ Parking spaces

required Fewer: Homes, Open Space, Community Amenities

Excess Traffic

expected = HighFees

More opposition,

$, time, review

Focus on larger units Homes

cost more!

Ground floors less attractiveAttract

High Vehicle Households

Reduced affordability and total

homes, more

driving for those that move in

Dukakis Center 2010 Report

TODs are destined to gentrify, bringing higher incomes, declining diversity, resulting in higher vehicle ownership AND ultimately reduced transit ridership!

2.2 Parking Spaces per Unit

TCRP 128 by Cervero, Arrington

vs. 1.1

Mid Rise TOD

Change 2.2

Acres 8

Units 801

Parking Spaces 1,800

Parking Cost $33.3 m

New Transit Riders

New Transit Revenue

2.2 Parking Spaces per Unit

TCRP 128 by Cervero, Arrington

vs. 1.1

Change 2.2 1.1

Acres None 8 8

Units +162 801 963

Parking Spaces -648 1,800 1,152

Parking Cost -$12 m $33.3 m $21m

New Transit Riders

+52,650

New Transit Revenue

+$53,330

Mid Rise TOD

2.2 Parking Spaces per Unit

vs. 0.9

Change 2.2

Acres 8

Units 801

Parking Spaces 1800

Parking Cost $33.3 m

Traffic Reduction Strategies

2.2 Parking Spaces per Unit

vs. 0.9

Change 2.2 0.9

Acres None 8 8

Units +200 801 1,001

Parking Spaces -899 1,800 901

Parking Cost -$16.6 m $33.3 m $16.7m

Traffic Reduction Strategies

+$6 m 1 free pass & 1 free carshare membership

per unit

2.2 Parking Spaces per Unit

vs. 0.7

Change 2.2

Acres 8

Units 801

Parking Spcs 1800

Parking Cost $33.3 m

Traffic Reduction Strategies

2.2 Parking Spaces per Unit

vs. 0.7

Change 2.2 0.7

Acres None 8 8

Units +220 801 1,021

Parking Spaces -1,086 1,800 714

Parking Cost -$20.1 m $33.3 m $13.2m

Traffic Reduction Strategies

+$6 m 1 free pass & 1 free carshare membership

per unit

We are stuck, and change is too slow

•Even when changed = common denominator •Incomplete, hard to access data •City staff -- overwhelmed•Developers – no incentives

Communities Hate Traffic – and don’t trust

developers or city staff

Certification Standards

Pay for parking separately from cost of renting or purchase of home.

Avoid paying for parking spaces you aren’t using.

First Five GreenTRIP Certified Projects

Parker Place, BerkeleyBy City Centric

155 FREE Transit passes100% unbundled parking

155 units0.80 spaces/unit

Parker Place, BerkeleyBy City Centric

155 FREE Transit passes100% unbundled parking

155 units0.80 spaces/unit

¼ mile: 5 min walk

½ mile: 10 min walk

The Crossings, San LeandroBy BRIDGE Housing &

Westlake100 units:100% Affordable

1 deep discounted pass/unitunbundled parking

Avg 1.1 spaces/unit

The Crossings, San LeandroBy BRIDGE Housing &

Westlake100 units:100% Affordable

1 deep discounted pass/unitunbundled parking

Avg 1.1 spaces/unit

670 Tons less CO2 than Avg. Bay Area HH

Results – First five certified projects:40 year commitment

2,010: FREE Transit Passes

600: FREE Carshare Memberships

355: 100% Unbundled Parking Spaces

Impacts

59,400 Fewer miles daily

2.1 M Fewer Pounds GHG/year

$9.8 M Annual Direct Transportation Savings

Major Challenges for Scaling

1) Moving upstream

2) Proprietary

3) DATA gaps

4) Few models

5) Issues not mainstreamed

GreenTRIP 2.0: Great Access/Deep Affordability

1) Continue GreenTRIP “Classic”

2) Catalyze research to create needed DATA

3) Web-Based GreenTRIP Database

4) Community Engagement and Education

GreenTRIP 2.0: Great Access/Deep Affordability

1) Continue GreenTRIP “Classic”

• New Greater Focus on Dedicated

Affordable Housing

• Thanks to:

GreenTRIP 2.0: Great Access/Deep Affordability

1) Continue GreenTRIP “Classic”

2) Catalyze research to create needed

DATA

• Consolidate and analyze existing data

• Conduct site-based research to fill in gaps

• Link with other studies that modify ITE parking

and trip generation rates

GreenTRIP 2.0: Great Access/Deep Affordability

1) Continue GreenTRIP “Classic”

2) Catalyze research to created needed DATA

3) Web-Based GreenTRIP Database

• All can view, toggle, see data sources

• Constantly updated, including new TDMs

• Ultimately, overlay zones to embed in codes

GreenTRIP 2.0: Great Access/Deep Affordability

1) Continue GreenTRIP “Classic”2) Catalyze research to created needed DATA 3) Web-Based GreenTRIP Database4) Community Engagement & Education

• Changing specific plans and zoning

• Trainings and workshops

• Engaging health, affordable housing and others

• Bring info to regional scale -- SB 375

implementation

Get Positive Feedback Loop for Transit and TDMs

Rolling!

Increase Transit

Ridership

Faster and wider

adoption of TDMs

TDMs more affordable &

better understood

Funded by:

www.GreenTRIP.org

Ann ChengProgram DirectorAnn@TransFormCA.org(510) 740-3150 x316

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AnnualCosts 2 CarsCar $14,700 Car Share $0 Transit $200 Rent/Mortgage $18,600 Parking $0

TOTAL $33,500

Family Housing +Transportation Cost Scenarios

AnnualCosts 2 Cars 1 CarCar $14,700 $7,400 Car Share $0 $0 Transit $200 $4,100 Rent/Mortgage $18,600 $22,000 Parking $0 $0

TOTAL

$33,500

$33,500

Annual Housing +Transportation Cost Scenarios

AnnualCosts 2 Cars 1 Car 0 CarCar $14,700 $7,400 $0 Car Share $0 $0 $2,400 Transit $200 $4,100 $6,800 Rent/Mortgage $18,600 $22,000 $22,000 Parking $0 $0 $0

TOTAL $33,500 $33,500 $31,200

Annual Housing +Transportation Cost Scenarios

$2,330

AnnualCosts 2 Cars 1 Car 0 Car 0 CarCar $14,700 $7,400 $0 $0 Car Share $0 $0 $2,400 $1,900 Transit $200 $4,100 $6,800 $2,000 Rent/Mortgage $18,600 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 Parking $0 $0 $0 -$1,200

TOTAL $33,500 $33,500 $31,200 $24,700

Annual Housing +Transportation Cost

ScenariosGreenTRIP Certified

$8,800

AnnualCosts 2 Cars 1 Car 0 Car 0 Car 0 CarCar $14,700 $7,400 $0 $0 $0 Car Share $0 $0 $2,400 $1,900 $1,900 Transit $200 $4,100 $6,800 $2,000 $2,000 Rent/Mortgage $18,600 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $19,500 Parking $0 $0 $0 -$1,200 -$1,200

TOTAL $33,500 $33,500 $31,200 $24,700 $22,200

Annual Housing +Transportation Cost

ScenariosGreenTRIP Certified

Affordable Home

$11,300

Certification Benefits

• Consultation on best strategies• Evaluation report • Letter to decision makers• Presentation at public hearing• GreenTRIP certificate & plaque • Press release

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