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Part of: How Cities can Engage Organizations in Improving Urban Mobility

Advantages of a Trip Reduction Ordinance

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How Cities can Engage Organizations in Improving Urban Mobility Advantages of a Trip Reduction Ordinance

A TRO can benefit a region, city, or organization, as well as their residents or workers.

Region/City

Reduces local congestion
Reduces air pollution from traffic
Boosts investments in more sustainable transport modes
Decreases traffic accidents
Reduces need for additional roads and parking spaces, leaving land open for other uses
Incentivizes sustainable mobility businesses

With TROs the number of cars on the street decreases, reducing air pollution. Photo by Mariana Gil / WRI Brasil.

Organization

Attracts and retains talents from a larger travel shed
Decreases the need for company parking lots
Fulfills sustainability goals
Increases productivity
Follows international good practice standards

Reducing the number of commuting vehicles can reduce the need for parking spaces. Photo by Mariana Gil / WRI Brasil.

People

Encourages physical activity
Improves quality of life
Reduces commuting time
Increases reliability of travel time
Increases satisfaction with the organization

A TRO policy can encourage people to engage in more active ways of transportation. Photo by Mariana Gil / WRI Brasil.

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