SR-7 Corridor Trip Reduction Project: Helping Residents Adopt Sustainable Transportation - Federal #2027 (074)

The Pierce County Planning and Public Works Department is seeking a consulting firm to develop and implement a community-based transportation options education project for residents and commuters. The project aims to reduce the number of drive-alone trips and promote sustainable transportation modes such as riding the bus or train, joining a carpool or vanpool, and bicycling and walking. The selected firm will work with residents, businesses, community organizations, and other groups to determine the trip reduction program components that meet the needs of the community. The project will be housed in the Long-Range Planning (LRP) Division and will be supported by the Ride Together Pierce (RTP) partnership. The project has several key components, including: • Identifying the final project area and determining the trip reduction program components that meet the needs of the community • Deploying the project strategies, including staffing, educational and marketing material development, printing, media buys, postage, purchasing and disseminating incentives, and rental space • Determining project measurements and data collection methods • Project management, including monthly progress reports and a final project report The project has a budget of $350,000 - $450,000 and is expected to last for 24 months, with the option to renew for an additional two years.