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iul air quality standard during periods of high pollutant levels. Examples include metropolitan areas that have implemented voluntary mobile source emission reduction programs which promote a range of measures individuals can take to reduce ozone - forming emissions. "Ozone- action" programs, designed to avoid exceedances when ozone concentrations are high, are bolstered by more permanent measures aimed at discouraging SOV driving. Refer to section VI1.12 for additional discussion of fare /fee subsidies. 8. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities and Programs: Bicycle and pedestrian facilities and programs are included as a TCM in section 108(f)(1)(A) of the CAA. Included as eligible projects are: • construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; • non - construction projects related to safe bicycle use; and • establishment and funding of State bicycle /pedestrian coordinator positions, as established in the ISTEA, for promoting and facilitating the increased use of nonmotorized modes of transportation. This includes public education, promotional, and safety programs for using such facilities. 9. Travel Demand Management: Travel demand management encompasses a diverse set of activities ranging from traditional carpool and vanpool programs to more innovative parking management and road pricing measures. Many of these measures are specifically referenced in the legislation creating the CMAQ program. Travel demand management projects meeting the basic eligibility requirements of the FHWA and FTA funding programs are eligible for CMAQ funding. Eligible activities include: market research and planning in support of travel demand management (TDM) implementation; traffic, calming measures; capital expenses required to implement TDM measures; operating assistance to administer and manage TDM programs for up to 3 years; as well as marketing and public education efforts to support and bolster TDM measures. Experience to date suggests that new transportation service has the greatest chance of success if offered along with complementary measures which discourage SOV use, such as parking restrictions or differential parking fees. Several provisions in TEA -21 require metropolitan areas to consider TDM measures in the planning process and this guidance seeks to encourage their development and implementation. With respect to traffic calming measures, such projects should be examined on a case -by- case basis to assess eligibility. Not all traffic calming measures will lead to reduced emissions and States and MPOs should analyze these projects in the local context in which they would be implemented. 10. Outreach and Rideshare Activities: Outreach activities, such as public education on transportation and air quality, advertising of transportation alternatives to SOV travel, and technical assistance to employers or other outreach activities relating to promoting non - SOV travel options have been, and continue to be, eligible for CMAQ funds. Such outreach activities may be funded under the CMAQ program for an indefinite period.