Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Steve Monowitz, Director of Planning and Building
Subject: Get There Together: An Action Plan for Transportation Choices in Half Moon Bay and the Midcoast
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution to adopt "Get There Together: An Action Plan for Transportation Choices in Half Moon Bay and the Midcoast."
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BACKGROUND:
Transportation demand management (TDM) encourages the use of sustainable transportation options while discouraging driving, managing congestion, and reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). TDM strategies aim to shift travel from single-occupancy vehicles to other modes through financial incentives, services, and programs.
On October 18, 2022, the Board adopted Resolution No. 079264 to adopt the 2022 San Mateo County General Plan Climate Element and Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). The CCAP found that vehicle emissions represent 40 percent of the County's total emissions inventory and is the single largest contributor to emissions, and recommends the County pursue TDM solutions. On July 26, 2022, the Board adopted Resolution No. 079050 to adopt Connect the Coastside: The San Mateo County Midcoast Comprehensive Transportation Management Plan (CTMP). The CTMP identified the need for TDM to reduce traffic congestion in the unincorporated Midcoast, and to partner with adjacent City of Half Moon Bay (City). On June 14, 2022, the Board adopted Resolution No. 078950 supporting the development of a joint Midcoastside Transportation Demand Management Plan (Plan) with the City, and to submit an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) for Measure A Alternative Congestion Relief and Measure W Transportation Demand Management (ACR/TDM) Program Funding. On August 4, 2022, the SMCTA Board of Director's programmed and allocated up to $200,000 in funds from the ACR/TDM Program for the Plan, with the Cou...
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