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Transportation Demand Management (TDM)

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) refers to a set of strategies that can help manage the demand placed on a transportation system. It is a term that is applied to a range of strategies that optimize the people-moving capacity of a transportation system without creating more physical infrastructure.

Introduction to TDM
TDM Strategies to Increase Vehicle Occupancy
  • Ridesharing
  • HOV Lanes
TDM Strategies to Influence Travel Time or Route
  • Congestion Pricing
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems
  • Alternate Work Schedules
TDM Strategies to Facilitate Mode Shift and Eliminate Trips
  • Telecommuting
  • Trip Chaining
TDM Case Study: Educational Testing Service
TDM Development Checklist
Sample TDM Ordinances
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This section of the Smart Growth Gateway is possible thanks to the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association. Visit their website at gmtma.org/.