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1 <br /> <br />Updated Triangle TDM Goals, Draft document, Oct 14, 2019 <br />Submitted to DCHC MPO for its Technical Committee Meeting on Oct 23, 2019 <br />Goal # 1: Refine and Enhance Program Evaluation Methods <br />Outcome <br />Utilize improved processes for collecting data, tracking progress, and reporting enhanced performance <br />metrics to more effectively monitor and communicate program impacts. <br />Activities <br />a.Update and refine data collection and reporting processes. <br />b.Simplify and standardize impact calculations by transitioning to using the FHWA TDM ROI Calculator, <br />sharing best practices and lessons learned with other TDM programs across the state. <br />c.Incorporate broader TDM impacts into the development of new, enhanced performance metrics. <br />Impacts to be considered include, but are not limited to: reduced vehicle crashes, reduction in traffic <br />congestion, deferral of new road construction, and improved personal health. <br />d.Establish new program-performance benchmarks and metrics that encourage TDM Service Providers <br />to move from baseline to achievement. <br />Goal # 2: Align Funding Cycles with Performance <br />Outcome <br />Ensure accountability and performance from the TDM Service Providers while providing them with the <br />assurance and continuity of multi-year funding. <br />Activities <br />a.Collaborate with the three program funders (NCDOT, CAMPO and DCHC MPO) to shift the current <br />annual nature of funding to performance-based multi-year cycles in the future. <br />b.Manage the available funds so that adequate levels of annual funding are available for new <br />applicants and innovative projects. <br />c.Determine the time interval for regularly updating the TDM Plan after multi-year funding cycles <br />have been established. <br />Goal # 3: Expand Program Marketing and Outreach <br />Outcome <br />Create widespread awareness of the TDM program among commuters, policy makers, professionals and <br />organizational staff leading to higher rate of alternative commuting. <br />Activities <br />a.Identify and engage new Service Providers critical to expanding the TDM program in the Triangle <br />region. <br />7HFKQLFDO&RPPLWWHH,WHPItem 7.b.