State Department of Transportation Role in the Implementation of Transportation Demand Management Programs

The objective of this research task was to examine transportation demand management (TDM) programs nationwide to identify examples of successful implementation and support of TDM programs by state departments of transportation (DOTs) and to disseminate this information to practitioners as a primer for states to use in implementing TDM programs. Key elements include a survey of state DOTs to determine their role in TDM programs and a set of case studies illustrating the different roles that state DOTs can play to encourage TDM. This report includes the following sections: A summary of results and research findings from the nationwide survey and the five case studies; A primer of TDM based on the research; The results of the nationwide survey; and A set of case studies, detailing the wide range of ways that state DOTs encourage TDM services. This research will help states interested in incorporating TDM strategies into a variety of programs and plans to understand the potential roles of state DOTs and the breadth and depth of TDM options.