The Access Management Authority promotes the availability of transportation options to maximize person access to the DMC Development District while minimizing the use of the single occupancy vehicle.
Goals
Goal 1. To create an organization that effectively supports and advocates the long-term economic vitality and livability of the downtown
Goal 2. To construct and manage downtown parking to support economic development goals
Goal 3. To increase the percentage of downtown employees commuting by transit from 10% (2008) to 23-30% by 2035
Goal 4. To increase the number and percentage of commuter bike trips to downtown Rochester from an existing bike/walk mode split of 7% (2008) to 13% by 2035
Goal 5. To increase the number and percentage of commuter walk trips to downtown Rochester from an existing bike/walk mode split of 7% (2008) to 13% by 2035
Goal 6. To increase the percentage of downtown employees commuting by carpool/vanpools to downtown Rochester from 12% (2008) to 14% (2035)
Goal 7. To increase employee awareness of the Rochester Access Management Authority and alternative mode transportation options
Goal 8. To create partnerships to support parking and TDM efforts/mission
Desired Outcomes
Efficient, convenient and accessible transportation systems that provides favorable cost
structure commuters, employers and the public sector
More marketable downtown properties
More efficient and effective use of existing and future parking supplies
Better efficiencies in the use of land and reduced parking development costs (for both private
and public sectors)
Greater transit ridership
Reduced traffic congestion
A strong partnership between the public sector, Mayo Clinic and the downtown business
community
Measurable success based on consensus targets for access and growth