Benefits of Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
There are many important, interrelated benefits of reducing the number of cars on the road and the number of miles driven.
Transportation System Benefits
- Reduced congestion and resulting time savings
- Multiple options for getting around
Social Benefits
- Reduced dependence on fossil fuels
- Enhanced quality of life in walkable, bikeable communities with many transportation options
- Reduced community fragmentation caused by wide, high-speed roads
Environmental Benefits
- Improved air quality
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- Improved water quality
- reduced polluting emissions and fluid leaks
- reduced need for paved surfaces
Health and Safety Benefits
- Fitness benefits of active transportation (biking and walking)
- Health benefits of improved air quality
- Stress reduction
Financial Benefits
- Reduced costs of car ownership and maintenance
- Reduced cost of parking
Resources
- AIRE - Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions
- FitArlington - Arlington Virginia
- Healthify Your Commute - Arlington Transportation Partners
- How to Live Well Without Owning a Car by Chris Balish
- Mobility Lab Research Center – Results of studies related to transportation and TDM