000
Where a Traffic Mitigation Plan is required as a condition of approval of any special permit the plan shall be submitted to the special permit granting authority for review and approval, at a time and in a manner set forth by the special permit granting authority in its Decision. Upon approval of the plan the permittee shall be obligated to thereafter implement the provisions of the plan for as long as the special permit is in force and effect. In developing the plan the permittee shall consider and adopt as appropriate but shall not be limited to the following traffic mitigation techniques:
(1)
Join and participate in a Landowners' Transportation Management Association if in operation, and ensure that the following traffic mitigation measures are implemented, maintained and monitored. If such an operation is not in effect, then reasonable efforts shall be undertaken to form such an organization.
(2)
Promote the use of public transportation by providing up to date maps, schedules and transit information, establishing an MBTA Pass sales office, educating and strongly encouraging or requiring all tenants to subsidize employee "T" Passes, and making reference to transit facilities and proximity in marketing and advertising materials.
(3)
Operate the computer based ride sharing program RideSource from CARAVAN for Commuters, Inc., collect and disseminate ride sharing information, and share information with other tenants, organizations and companies where applicable.
(4)
Encourage staggered or flexible work hours for employees of all tenants through the provisions of utilities and open parking facilities during off peak hours and other appropriate means.
(5)
Establish parking management techniques such as providing preferential parking spaces and reduced rates for van pools and car pools, and encouraging short term parking when possible.
(6)
Consider joint use of parking facilities to maximize effectiveness of parking management programs.
(7)
Operate a shuttle system or join with and expanding an existing system, e.g. CambridgeSide Galleria, to serve tenants and make public transit more accessible.
(8)
Provide sufficient covered and secure bicycle racks.
(9)
Consider cooperating to provide innovative tenant services, such as day care, courier and copy services, shower and locker room facilities, and shuttles to airports.
(10)
Work with the Commuter Mobility Manager of the City of Cambridge to facilitate implementation of this traffic mitigation program.
(11)
Require that all conditions of an approved plan be made a condition of tenant leases as applicable or appropriate.
Where a construction management program is required as a condition of approval of any special permit the applicant shall submit such a program, detailing the construction period impacts anticipated and a program for mitigation of those impacts. The permittee shall be obligated to thereafter implement the provisions of the Plan until a certificate of occupancy has been issued for all development authorized by the Permit. This program will include but not be limited to the following:
Restricting contractor and supplier site access to designated roadways;
Identify construction worker parking areas at sufficient capacity to prevent on street parking. Include a shuttle bus system if needed;
Designating locations for storing construction equipment and materials;
Developing a construction plan which will ensure minimum disruption to street and pedestrian flow and safety; and
Posting of a bond or other surety to ensure the repair of all damage to public property resulting from construction of the project.
000
Where a Traffic Mitigation Plan is required as a condition of approval of any special permit the plan shall be submitted to the special permit granting authority for review and approval, at a time and in a manner set forth by the special permit granting authority in its Decision. Upon approval of the plan the permittee shall be obligated to thereafter implement the provisions of the plan for as long as the special permit is in force and effect. In developing the plan the permittee shall consider and adopt as appropriate but shall not be limited to the following traffic mitigation techniques:
(1)
Join and participate in a Landowners' Transportation Management Association if in operation, and ensure that the following traffic mitigation measures are implemented, maintained and monitored. If such an operation is not in effect, then reasonable efforts shall be undertaken to form such an organization.
(2)
Promote the use of public transportation by providing up to date maps, schedules and transit information, establishing an MBTA Pass sales office, educating and strongly encouraging or requiring all tenants to subsidize employee "T" Passes, and making reference to transit facilities and proximity in marketing and advertising materials.
(3)
Operate the computer based ride sharing program RideSource from CARAVAN for Commuters, Inc., collect and disseminate ride sharing information, and share information with other tenants, organizations and companies where applicable.
(4)
Encourage staggered or flexible work hours for employees of all tenants through the provisions of utilities and open parking facilities during off peak hours and other appropriate means.
(5)
Establish parking management techniques such as providing preferential parking spaces and reduced rates for van pools and car pools, and encouraging short term parking when possible.
(6)
Consider joint use of parking facilities to maximize effectiveness of parking management programs.
(7)
Operate a shuttle system or join with and expanding an existing system, e.g. CambridgeSide Galleria, to serve tenants and make public transit more accessible.
(8)
Provide sufficient covered and secure bicycle racks.
(9)
Consider cooperating to provide innovative tenant services, such as day care, courier and copy services, shower and locker room facilities, and shuttles to airports.
(10)
Work with the Commuter Mobility Manager of the City of Cambridge to facilitate implementation of this traffic mitigation program.
(11)
Require that all conditions of an approved plan be made a condition of tenant leases as applicable or appropriate.
Where a construction management program is required as a condition of approval of any special permit the applicant shall submit such a program, detailing the construction period impacts anticipated and a program for mitigation of those impacts. The permittee shall be obligated to thereafter implement the provisions of the Plan until a certificate of occupancy has been issued for all development authorized by the Permit. This program will include but not be limited to the following:
Restricting contractor and supplier site access to designated roadways;
Identify construction worker parking areas at sufficient capacity to prevent on street parking. Include a shuttle bus system if needed;
Designating locations for storing construction equipment and materials;
Developing a construction plan which will ensure minimum disruption to street and pedestrian flow and safety; and
Posting of a bond or other surety to ensure the repair of all damage to public property resulting from construction of the project.