What is a Transportation Management Program and am I required to have one?

A Transportation Management Program agreement is a Master Use Permit requirement on private development to mitigate traffic congestion and parking impacts by reducing drive-alone automobile and motorcycle trips, otherwise known as single-occupant vehicle trips. 

At the time of permit approval, each Transportation Management Program includes 2 parts: 

1) a single-occupant vehicle commute rate goal, and 

2) required program elements that are designed to help the building achieve that single-occupant vehicle goal. 

Special Cases: A Transportation Management Program may require unique or parking-based goals, we can help property managers like you find a custom solution.

Commute Seattle works on behalf of SDOT to offer free assistance to help employers comply with the TMP requirements, including:

• Conducting and submitting a biennial Commute Survey to employees
• Submitting a biennial Program Report
• Maintaining an appointed “Building Transportation Coordinator” or BTC for short

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Benefits of Participation

Starting a commute program in your building is a low-cost way to keep your tenant suite of services competitive. Benefits include:

• Leverage your location and nearby transportation services by offering attractive transportation facilities and amenities
• Attract new tenants with innovative leasing strategies that support sustainable commute options
• Meet the needs of large tenant employers subject to CTR Law
• Free up parking spaces for visitors, customers, carsharing and other building needs
• Achieve sustainability goals and LEED points by reducing the amount of people that drive alone to your building

How We Can Help

We offer free assistance to all property managers that need to fulfill the requirement of a Transportation Management Program. Our staff will help you navigate these steps and we’re available to consult on how you can elevate your commute programs and amenities to the next level.

Contact one of our dedicated transportation professionals today:

Our Impact

Why Transportation Management Programs Make a Difference

As a real estate professional, you know it makes good business sense to deliver innovative services and amenities that are attractive to your tenants and competitive in Seattle’s real estate market.

You know that Seattle commuters are increasingly looking for amenities that make getting to and from your building convenient and easy. If your building is a typical Downtown commercial property, that means about 70% of your occupants will choose not to drive alone to work. They’ll arrive at your building by bus, rail, ferry, bicycle, on foot or by ridesharing.

By providing best-in-class transportation options and commute amenities via your Transportation Management Program, you’ll differentiate your property and strengthen your sustainability initiatives, which ultimately helps attract and retain tenants.