This page is a resource and overview of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) requirements for developers working to build their TDM Programs. Details regarding Fairfax County and Tysons-specific goals, requirements, TDM funds, and reports follow below.
General information on TDM can be found on our site for TDM in Fairfax County, with links to resources for commuters and employers.
The Tysons area is a rapidly urbanizing community with growing transportation needs. Because of this, it is important that Transportation Demand Management in this area is held to a higher standard, especially with resources such as the Metro’s Silver Line serving the area and providing connectivity to the greater Washington, D.C., area.
Below are the Trip Reduction Goals for developments in Tysons. As Gross Square Feet (GSF) increases in the area, the reduction goals for developments are also increased. TDM Programs and plans are created to meet these reduction goals.
Tysons Corner Trip Reduction Goals
Total Gross Square Footage in Tysons | Distance from Metro Station | |||
| 0 to 1/8 Mile | 1/8 to 1/4 Mile | 1/4 to 1/2 Mile | Beyond 1/2 Mile | |
| Trip Reduction Goal | ||||
| Up to 65,000,000 | 55% | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| 65,000,000 | 60% | 50% | 45% | 40% |
| 84,000,000 | 65% | 55% | 50% | 45% |
| 90,000,000 | 68% | 58% | 53% | 48% |
| 96,000,000 | 70% | 60% | 55% | 50% |
| 105,000,000 | 73% | 63% | 58% | 53% |
| 113,000,000+ | 75% | 65% | 60% | 55% |
Each TDM program is required to submit a Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDM Plan), which will outline the strategies that can be implemented at that site as well as an overview of existing infrastructure relevant to TDM.
The Annual Report provides a snapshot of current TDM conditions for a site. Every year this report is to be submitted with information on traffic counts and/or surveys, status of the buildings on the site, TDM budget, trip reduction goal progress, what work has been done to satisfy each TDM proffer and/or Guideline, and anticipated changes in the TDM program for the upcoming year.
To help reach these goals, every TDM program in Tysons is required to set up three different funds (Incentive Fund, Remedy Fund, and Penalty Fund) each with its own purpose.
Below is a table outlining the contribution rates for the various funds required for Tysons TDM programs and TDM reporting requirements:
TDM Components | Tysons | |
Incentive Fund | Office | $0.02/sq ft |
Residential | $0.02/sq ft | |
Remedy Fund | Office | $0.40/sq ft |
Residential | $0.30/sq ft | |
Penalty Fund | Office | $0.10/sq ft |
Residential | $0.05/sq ft | |
Non-Compliance Fee | $100/Day | |
Trip Counts | Annually during Applicant Control Period; Every 5 years afterwards | |
Surveys | Every 3 years, unless otherwise approved by FCDOT | |
Annual Report | Annually by May 1st | |
End of Applicant Control Period | Post build-out and 85% occupancy, after 3 consecutive counts show goal has been met | |
Although urban density in the rest of Fairfax County is not as high as in Tysons, it is still important to implement TDM measures that reduce the number of trips being generated by new developments. Transit Oriented Development (TOD) locations are located within ½ of a mile of a metro station and generally have more intense TDM programs than other areas of the county.
Below are the Trip Reduction Goals for developments in Non-Tysons TOD locations. TDM Programs and plans are created to meet these reduction goals.
Non-Tysons Trip Reduction Goals
Development Type | Non-Tysons TOD Locations | |
0 to 1/4 Mile from Station | 1/4 to 1/2 Mile from Station | |
| Trip Reduction Goal | ||
Office | 40%-50% | 35%-45% |
Residential | 40%-50% | 35%-45% |
Each TDM program is required to submit a Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDM Plan), which will outline the strategies that can be implemented at that site as well as an overview of existing infrastructure relevant to TDM.
The Annual Report provides a snapshot of current TDM conditions for a site. Every year this report is to be submitted with information on traffic counts, status of the buildings on the site, TDM budget, trip reduction goal progress, what work has been done to satisfy each TDM proffer, and anticipated changes in the TDM program for the upcoming year.
To help reach these goals, every Non-Tysons TOD TDM program must set up two different funds (Incentive Fund and Remedy Fund) each with its own purpose:
Below is a table outlining the contribution rates for the various funds required for Non-Tysons TOD TDM programs and TDM reporting requirements:
TDM Components | Non-Tysons TOD | |
Incentive Fund | Office | $0.01/sq ft |
Residential | $0.01/sq ft | |
Remedy Fund | Office | $0.20/sq ft |
Residential | $0.10/sq ft | |
Non-Compliance Fee | $100/Day | |
Trip Counts | Annually during Applicant Control Period; Every 5 years afterwards | |
Surveys | Every 3 years, unless otherwise approved by FCDOT | |
Annual Report | Annually by April 1st | |
End of Applicant Control Period | Post build-out and 85% occupancy, after 3 consecutive counts show goal has been met | |
Although TDM is generally focused on the densest parts of Fairfax County, TDM programs are an important tool to limit traffic and provide benefits to the residents and tenants across the county. Non-Transit Oriented Development (TOD) locations tend to have a lower reduction goals but are still expected to provide a TDM program.
Below are the Trip Reduction Goals for developments in Non-TOD locations. TDM Programs and plans are created to meet these reduction goals.
Non-TOD Trip Reduction Goals
| Development Type | Non-TOD Locations |
Trip Reduction Goal | |
Office | 30-40% |
Residential | 20-30% |
Each TDM program is required to submit a Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDM Plan), which will outline the strategies that can be implemented at that site as well as an overview of existing infrastructure relevant to TDM.
The Annual Report provides a snapshot of current TDM conditions for a site. Every year this report is to be submitted with information on traffic counts, status of the buildings on the site, TDM budget, trip reduction goal progress, what work has been done to satisfy each TDM proffer, and anticipated changes in the TDM program for the upcoming year.
To help reach these goals, every Non-TOD TDM program must set up an Incentive Fund which is used to encourage and incentivize the use of multi-modal transit. This can be achieved through means such as pre-loaded SmarTrip cards, or giveaways.
Below is a table outlining the contribution rates for the various funds required for Non-Tysons TOD TDM programs and TDM reporting requirements:
TDM Components | Non-Tysons TOD | |
Incentive Fund | Office | $0.02/sq ft |
Residential | $0.02/sq ft | |
Non-Compliance Fee | $100/Day | |
Trip Counts | Biannually during Applicant Control Period; Every 5 years afterwards | |
Surveys | Every 3 years, unless otherwise approvedby FCDOT | |
Annual Report | Annually by March 1st |
End of Applicant Control Period | Post build-out and 85% occupancy, after 3 consecutive counts show goal has been met |
