Transportation System Plan 2018-2038

work schedules, ride matching for car/van pools, custom er and em ployee parking managem ent, guaranteed rides hom e in em ergencies, indoor bicy cle storage, shower/locker facilities, etc.) Implementation 2-G(2): Encourage em ployers to design and im plem ent trip-reduction plans, including strategies that encourage use of alternative transportation modes, discourage commuting in single occupancy vehicles, and prom ote telecom muting and the use of work hours that do not contribute to peak-hour congestion. Encourage private sector em ployers to take advantage of tax incentive program s for transportation dem and m anagem ent efforts. Encourage the form ation of em ployer transpor tation m anagem ent associations that allow the pooling of resources in im plem enting trip reduction plans, such as guaranteed emergency ride home and vanpool program s. Implementation 2-G(3): Support and assist the efforts of the Rogue Valley Transportation District in m aintaining a regional trans portation dem and m anagem ent program , which includes such com ponents as a rideshare m atching program , carpool/vanpool m atching, park- and-ride lots, and inform ation regarding transit service, bicy cle routes, telecom muting, etc. Implementation 2-G(4): Participate in public outreach to raise awareness about the use of transportation dem and m anagem ent (TDM) stra tegies, such as periodic newsletters for decision-m akers, em ployers, schools, organiza tions, and individuals; inform ation handouts at appropriate public events; advertising a nd public service announcem ents; school outreach; services for em ployers; and recognition for TDM efforts. Actively market to groups having the greatest potential for reducing single occupanc y vehicle trips, such as large em ployment sites and com muting students. Implementation 2-G(5): Encourage school districts to prom ote and utilize walking, bicycling, and school busing whenever possibl e to reduce m otor vehicle trips needed to transport students to and from classes and events. Street System – Transportation System Management and Safety Policy 2-H: The City of Medford shall m anage and m aintain the transportation sy stem in an efficient, clean, and safe m anner. Implementation 2-H(1): Require Traffic Im pact Analy ses (TIAs), as appropriate, in conjunction with developm ent applications to assess im pacts on the existing and planned transportation system , and require transportation sy stem improvem ents that are identified through the TIA or by other Municipal Code requirem ents as a condition of approval of developm ent perm its and land use actions. Implementation 2-H(2): Utilize access m anagem ent, including access location and spacing, to increase the capacity and safety of the transportation sy stem . Incorporate access managem ent techniques, such as raised m edians, access m anagem ent plans, driveway consolidation, driveway relocation, and cl osure of driveway access, into Arterial and Collector street design and developm ent applications. Implementation 2-H(3): Continue to m odernize the traffic signal sy stem and improve its efficiency by ultim ately connecting all signals to the centralized traffic control center. Employ traffic signal tim ing plans that m aximize efficiency during different time periods. Provide a program to identify locations for new/m odified signals. Implementation 2-H(4): Utilize Intelligent Transportation Sy stem s (ITS) such as real-tim e traffic monitoring cam eras and m anagem ent projects, that provide m otorist inform ation and incident response/clearance program s, to alleviate traffic congestion. Implementation 2-H(5): Provide adequate funding to pr eventatively maintain and manage public paved surfaces, sidewalks, bikeway s, bridg es, traffic control devices, street lighting, etc., at the lowest life-cy cle cost. Implementation 2-H(6): Provide a street cleaning program that uses best m anagem ent practices (BMPs) to reduce im pacts on air and water quality from street debris. Medford Transportatio n System Plan 13-6 Plan Goals and Implementation