TRAVEL REDUCTION PROGRAM 2024 ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2024 Air Quality Department Working to improve the air of Maricopa County so customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment. 602-506-6750 TRP main line 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. weekdays 301 W. Jefferson St. Suite 410 Phoenix, Arizona 85003 Maricopa.gov/AQTRP https://www.maricopa.gov/2388/Travel-Reduction-Program TRAVEL REDUCTION PROGRAM FY2024 AT A GLANCE On July 11, 2023, the Travel Reduction Program (TRP) began offering idle free plan measures to all participants. These measures provide employers the opportunity to reduce pollution caused by vehicle idling at their work sites as part of their plan. In May 2023, TRP received the Information Technology award from National Association of Counties recognizing TRP's Increased Survey Response Process. The new process encourages actions that go beyond compliance with applicable laws and regulations and provides flexibility for the regulated community. On February 13, 2024, TRP released the revised TRP Handbook. The updated handbook provides clarification on employer expectations and compliance requirements. The TRP Regional Task Force voted and approved guidance on conducting Task Force public meetings. The guidance provides instructions related to prompts, agenda formatting, meeting delays, and meetings expectations. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION FY EMPLOYERS SITES THAT COMPLETED THE SURVEY 2024 1,160 2,932 657,096 266,359 2023 1,142 3,033 685,569 274,154 2022 1,152 3,012 674,113 258,039 2021 1,159 3,296 762,568 291,862 2020 1,174 2,250 648,492 155,267 SURVEY RESPONSE RATE FY24 55.43% FY23 54.89% EMPLOYEES STUDENTS SURVEYED 923,455 EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS SURVEY TYPE DISTRIBUTED 100% E-SURVEYS PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS POLLUTION PREVENTED LBS 46,369 DAILY 6,028 TONS ANNUALLY COMMUTING MILES REDUCED 6,158,689 1,539,672,147 MILES DAILY MILES ANNUALLY TOTAL EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS IN TONS* FY CO VOC NOX PM10 TOTAL 2024 5,358.30 376.75 286.33 6.63 6,028.01 2023 6,143.97 425.83 280.46 6.86 6,857.11 2022 8,576.65 595.11 433.59 8.65 9,614.00 2021 8,516.96 604.71 483.58 8.65 9,613.90 2020 4,531.01 386.85 366.21 7.94 5,292.01 USAGE RATES SOV/MT* RATES SOV SOVMT FY24 61.04% 60.56% FY23 59.88% 59.85% *SOV/MT = single occupancy vehicle / miles traveled CO = carbon monoxide VOC = volatile organic compounds NOX = nitrogen oxides PM10 = particulate matter 10 micrometers and smaller * FY2024 data was calculated using the most current Environmental Protection Agency modeling formulas. AMU* RATES BY TRIPS WALK 1.44% BIKE 0.82% BUS 1.38% TELEWORK CARPOOL 9.57% LIGHT RAIL 0.22% VANPOOL 0.12% SCHOOL BUS 0.74% ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE 5.16% COMPRESSED 4.51% WORK WEEK TOTAL AMU 38.96% *AMU = Alternative Mode Use 15.00% PLAN REVIEW AND MONITORING PLANS AND AUDITS COMPLIANCE FY24 FY23 1,050 1,144 PLANS RECEIVED 1,081 1,080 PLANS APPROVED 650 403 SITE AUDITS 452 590 PHONE AUDITS 91 195 DOCUMENTATION AUDITS EMPLOYERS RECEIVED DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PRE-SURVEY AND PRE-AUDIT SITE VISITS Employers received TRP program development assistance including regulatory and compliance education and general program development assistance. TRP staff completed 74 visits to Maricopa County employers for program compliance assistance. 100% CUSTOMER SERVICE RATING 50 out of 50 customer service form entries rated their overall experience with the TRP as ‘OUTSTANDING.’ 7,719 PEOPLE REACHED 7,719 individuals were reached by TRP staff participation in outreach events and presentations. NEW EMPLOYERS FY24 FY23 73 18 1,703 278 118 OUTREACH 74 NOTICES OF VIOLATION NOVS ISSUED 73 new employers with 50 or more employees at one work site were added to the program. TRAINING AND EDUCATION SESSIONS CONDUCTED 298 EMPLOYERS CONTACTED FOR PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 298 employers were contacted to determine compliance with Arizona Statutes and the Maricopa County Ordinance.