Local Ordinances

Durham Commute Trip Reduction Ordinance

In 1999, Durham County adopted an ordinance after receiving recommendations from a committee of business and community leaders. Its purpose is to engage large employers in Durham County to do their part to reduce automobile congestion and pollution.

Durham businesses that have 100 or more full-time equivalent employees are required to comply with the Durham Commute Trip Reduction Program Ordinance. The ordinance requires these employers to designate a Transportation Coordinator, participate in an annual transportation survey, submit a final report of their Commute Trip Reduction Plan, and submit a $200 fee to Triangle Transit. Each plan is reviewed for annual progress.

Contact Stephanie Loyka-Minker at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 919-485-7463 for more information.

Chapel Hill Transportation Management Plan Ordinance

In the early 1990’s, the Town of Chapel Hill amended their development ordinance to require new commercial developments to prepare and implement Transportation Management Plans as a pre-condition of construction approval. The guide for developers or property managers subject to the ordinance can be viewed here.

Contact Len Cone at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 919-969-5065 for more information.

Other municipalities

Currently, no other Triangle area jurisdictions have TDM ordinances, but many employers develop their own Commuter Benefits Plans to address their own mobility needs, or as a part of their sustainability or “green” initiatives.