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Council studies minor updates to commute‑trip reduction code; applies only to large employers
Summary
Council received a study session on amendments to the city’s Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) code. Staff said changes are mainly clarifying language and updating performance targets; the rule affects large employers (100+ employees) and currently applies only to Pierce County facilities that meet that threshold.
University Place held a study session on proposed updates to the city’s Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) code on May 5, 2025. Public‑works staff described the changes as modest updates that reflect state guidance, account for telework and refresh the code’s references.
Public-works Director Jack Eklund and Senior Project Engineer Kyle Muren said the city’s CTR program — in place since 2002 — seeks to improve air quality, reduce congestion and minimize energy use. The proposed 2025–2029 update clarifies language, updates statutory references and adopts the new statewide performance target for affected employers.
"The updates are fairly minor in nature," engineer Kyle Muren…
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