Presentation about Arlington\'s Car Free Diet and TDM Program at the Mendrisio Switzerland Mobiliti Conference May 8, 2009

1. Chris Hamilton Arlington County, Virginia USA Division of Transportation Arlington’s Car-Free Diet Making an Impact for Business and Quality of Life

3. Population and Employment 2009 Population: 209,300 2009 Employment: 206,800

8. Three Keys for Transportation Success High Density, Mixed-Use Development In Transit Corridors Bike, Walk and Transit Facilities & Services ACCS: Transportation Demand Management 1. Infrastructure Invest in bike, walk and transit facilities 2. Smart Growth Planning Focus high-density, mixed-use development in transit corridors 3. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Help people learn about and use option.

10. The Solution More people are going to have to choose transportation option to driving like biking, walking and transit. Everyone needs to go on a diet. Arlington’s Car-Free Diet.

14. Car-Free Diet Campaign Elements “ How To Live Well Without Owning A Car: Special Arlington Virginia Edition” by Chris Balish

26. Car-Free Diet TDM Support Tools Special Initiatives: BikeArlington, WALKArlington, and Arlington Carshare

30. Research Says Car-Free Diet TDM Support Tools Work Satisfaction with the Transportation System & Services improves residents quality of life. C-1: How would you rate the overall quality of life in Arlington County? Source: 2006 Arlington Resident Transportation Study How to Read This Chart: Proportions reported are those rating the quality of life favorably. Example: 85% of those less than very satisfied w/ trans. system rate quality of life favorably. 9-point lift

31. Research Says Car-Free Diet TDM Support Tools Work Higher satisfaction with the Transportation System & Services improves positive ratings of Arlington as a business location. How to Read This Chart: Proportions reported are those giving favorable ratings to locating a business in Arlington. Example: 96% of those satisfied w/ trans. system rate Arlington as a good place to locate a business. Q9: Considering all factors that are important to your organization as a place to locate your business, how would you rate Arlington County? Source: 2007 Arlington Business Leaders Study

34. The benefits of putting your community on the Car-Free Diet Travel – Vehicle trips, VMT reduced Environmental – Emissions, carbon footprint reduced Energy – Gasoline conserved Quality of life – More attractive community Economic vitality – Business satisfaction, growth System performance – Reduced delay, mitigation of congested locations Social benefits – Enhanced health, enhanced access, mobility

35. How can your community go on the Car-Free Diet and receive similar benefits? Www.CarFreeDiet.com/Mendrisio Thank you and Grazie!