U-PASS: A MODEL TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT WORKS

Abstract

On September 30, 1991, the University of Washington, in cooperation with the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle, implemented U-PASS, one of the most comprehensive transportation demand management programs in the United States. The U-PASS program was developed in response to campus and community concerns for trip reduction and improved commuter services in view of possible impacts from planned campus development. The U-PASS program is a flexible package of transportation benefits offered through a pass that allows University of Washington students, faculty, and staff to choose from a variety of commuting options at a greatly reduced price. U-PASS is a $17.4 million 3-year demonstration program that began in October 1991. Parking system revenue funds cover 30% of the program. To achieve this funding level, parking fees were raised to the market rate of the University District. At a 75% participation rate, monthly U-PASS user fees of $9.00 for faculty and staff and $6.67 for students contribute 40% of the cost. The remaining 30% of the program is subsidized by the university through a variety of funding sources. After 1 year of operation, the U-PASS program has been viewed as a success and a model to other employers. Vehicle trips to campus are down 16%, parking lot use has decreased from 91% to 78%, transit ridership is up 35%, carpools have increased 21% and the number of vanpools grew from 8 to 20 in less than 9 months.

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