Background

Oregon's communities face many challenges, from a troubled economy and shrinking budgets, to uncertain energy costs, traffic congestion and global warming.  Transportation options programs use proven transportation demand management (TDM) strategies to cost-effectively address these issues, support employer and workforce transportation needs, and keep things moving.

Transportation Options Solutions

A "TDM Package" of modest investments and supporting policies would provide for major benefits to Oregon:

• Reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility
  Quickly and cost-effectively help highways and transit carry significantly more people using existing roads, buses and trains.
• Save businesses and residents money
  Fuel cost savings remain in local economies.  Oregon businesses and residents save tens of millions of dollars from reduced fuel bills; providing a boost to the Oregon economy while reducing oil dependence at a time of economic uncertainty.
• Support employment and job access
  Carpool, vanpool and transit programs provide affordable access to jobs and support employer job retention and recruitment efforts.  Investment in TDM also supports the creation of new jobs for Oregon businesses.
• Reduce air polution and greenhouse gas emissions
  Assist Oregon businesses affected by carbon or air pollution regulations with TDM programs.