10.50.010 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare by establishing goals and requirements for employers to implement commute trip reduction programs in accordance with RCW 70.94.521-551. The County recognizes the importance of increasing citizens' awareness of climate changes, air quality, energy consumption, and traffic congestion and the contribution individual actions can make toward addressing these issues. The intent of this Chapter is to achieve the following objectives:
A. To improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and reduce the consumption of petroleum fuels through employer-based programs that encourage the use of alternatives to the single-occupant vehicle for the commute trip.
B. To make optimal use of existing and planned transportation facilities to minimize development costs and preserve business opportunities in Pierce County and the State of Washington.
C. To adopt a cooperative and coordinated approach to reducing the number of drive alone trips and average vehicle miles traveled (VMT) to ensure consistency regarding CTR policies and implementation.
D. To treat affected employers in a fair and reasonable manner.