Transportation Options (TO), otherwise known as Transportation Demand Management (TDM), is a set of strategies, plans, and programs that influence travel behavior for the purpose of reducing or redistributing the demand on roads. It also looks at strategies that improve the efficiency of the existing transportation system.  The primary purpose of TO or TDM is to reduce the number of single-occupant vehicles using road facilities while providing a wide variety of mobility options.  For example, an important way to reduce demand is to promote and implement projects that support bike, pedestrian, transit infrastructure and programs. 

There are many ways the Central Lane MPO contributes to and coordinates regional TO projects and programs.

We provide information, resources, and tools to help metro-area residents, employers, and employees make good choices about how to get around.   The Central Lane MPO is a partner of the regional TO program;  point2point Solutions. 

Point 2 Point Solutions (formerly Commuter Solutions), housed at the Lane Transit District (LTD) offers a coordinated menu of tools, encouragement, information, and activities to promote walking, biking, transit use, carpooling, and carsharing. Commuter Solutions targets several populations including employers, commuters, schools, and bike/walk advocates.

School Solutions:  This program provides free services to families and to schools to help students walk, bike, carpool, or ride a bus to/from school.  Information on free services for families can be found in this press release.

We encourage residents and employers to explore all the alternatives to driving alone, both for the transportation benefits – including reduced congestion and pollution  – as well as the personal benefits.  Exercising your transportation options keeps you fit, saves you money, and helps our transportation system run smoothly.