49-581. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Alternate mode" means any mode of commute transportation other than the single occupancy motor vehicle. 2. " Approvable travel reduction plan" means a plan that is submitted by a major employer and that meets the requirements set forth in section 49-588. 3. " […]
49-582. Travel reduction program regional task force; composition A. A travel reduction program regional task force is established in area A for the purposes prescribed in this article. The regional public transportation authority established under title 48, chapter 29 and the regional planning agency for a county with a population of one million two hundred […]
49-583. Duties and powers of the task force A. The task force shall review and approve the baseline survey distributed to major employers for the purpose of collecting data on employee commuting patterns. The task force shall provide uniform formats for data to be provided by each employer on the commuting patterns of its employees […]
49-584. Staff duties The staff shall provide support to the task force and the major employers. The staff shall: 1. Provide assistance to each employer in coordinating data collection, dissemination of information on air quality, alternative modes programs, developing a travel reduction plan and increasing the effectiveness of selected travel reduction measures. 2. Coordinate training […]
49-587. Voluntary participation Nonmajor employers or groups of nonmajor employers are encouraged to participate in data collection and information dissemination efforts and in the preparation of their own travel reduction plans on a voluntary basis. The task force shall assist these groups, and these groups are eligible for participation in all programs and services. Groups […]
49-588. Requirements for major employers A. In each year of the regional program each major employer shall: 1. Provide each regular employee with information on alternate mode options and travel reduction measures. This information shall also be provided to new employees at the time of hiring. 2. Participate in a survey and reporting effort as […]
49-589. Variances A. The task force shall appoint from its members a committee to serve as a hearing board for major employers requesting variances from all or part of the travel reduction plan schedule. B. Any major employer wishing a variance from any of the requirements of this article shall make written application to the […]
49-590. Requirements for high schools, community colleges and universities A major employer that is a high school, community college or university, in developing its survey, travel reduction plan or travel reduction program, shall include full-time students in determining the requirements of this article.
49-591. Exemptions A. Employers opening for business, or hiring, relocating or otherwise adding employees so as to become subject to the requirements of this section within sixty days before the annual due date for the annual survey, are not required to submit the survey or plan until the next annual due dates. B. The task […]
49-592. Appeals A. Any major employer or resident of the political subdivision may appeal a decision of the task force to authorize or withhold variances or a decision of the task force regarding enforcement or other provisions of this article. B. The board shall hear and decide the appeal. If the decision is to disapprove […]
49-593. Violations; civil penalties A. On determining a violation of this article the board shall request the county attorney to take appropriate legal action. B. Violations of any of the following requirements may subject a major employer to increased civil penalties: 1. Failure to collect or supply information requested by the task force. 2. Failure […]
