AMENDMENT #1 TO AGREEMENT 1307 FOR THE MARICOPA COUNTY TRAVEL REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026.PDF
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August 6, 2025
Ms. Kristen Weston-Smith, Supervisor
Travel Reduction Program
Maricopa County Air Quality Department
301 West Jefferson Street, Suite 410
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Dear Ms. Weston-Smith:
In May 2025, the Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Council approved the
MAG FY 2026-2027 Biennial Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and Budget that
includes $962,347 for the Maricopa County Travel Reduction Program (formerly Trip
Reduction Program) for FY 2026. We are forwarding an amendment for your consideration
to provide this funding to your agency.
Attachment One contains a new Appendix A-1 for the FY 2026-2027 Work Program
element and a new Appendix A-2 for a revised scope of services, schedule, and budget
for work to be conducted by Maricopa County.
To expedite the amendment process, the work element from the UPWP is used to revise
the scope of services, schedule and budget for the program. Please sign and return to the
MAG office Attachment Two containing Amendment 1 to Agreement 1307. A fully
executed amendment will be transmitted to your office.
If you have any questions, please contact Dean Giles at 602-452-5013.
Sincerely,
Ed Zuercher
Executive Director
Enclosures
Attachment One
Appendix A-1
MAG FY 2026-2027 Biennial Unified Planning Work Program and Budget
302 North First Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, Arizona 85003
MAG FY 2026-2027 Biennial Unified
Planning Work Program and Budget
May 2025
Maricopa County Travel Reduction Program
0100-0130
This program supports the implementation of the Maricopa County Travel
Reduction Program, (formerly Trip Reduction Program). The Maricopa
County Air Quality department administers the Travel Reduction Program
to reduce single occupancy vehicle use by all major employers, and schools
with 50 or more employees or students by encouraging alternate modes of
transportation to improve air quality. The Travel Reduction Program is a
transportation control measure in several MAG air quality plans.
Objectives for FY 2026-2027
Provide employers with training, technical assistance, and promotion of alternative transportation modes and
strategies to reduce single occupancy vehicle travel and achieve travel reduction program goals.
Outcome Measures for FY 2026-2027
Outcome Measure
FY 2024-2025 Results
Increase by two percent the number
of alternative vehicle miles traveled by
Travel Reduction Program participants
from the level achieved in FY 2023.
For FY 2024, the number of alternative vehicle miles traveled by “All” sites
decreased by 8.03 percent from the previous fiscal year. “Employee” sites had
a decrease of 8.43 percent. “Student” sites had a decrease of 0.41 percent.
For the first six months of FY 2025, the number of alternative vehicle miles
traveled by “All” sites decreased by 32.47 percent from FY 2024. “Employee”
sites had a decrease of 32.22 percent while “Student” sites had a decrease of
36.94 percent.
Outcome Measure for FY 2026-2027
Maintain the percent of alternative vehicle miles traveled by Travel Reduction
Program participants at the level achieved in FY 2025.
Outcome Measure
FY 2024-2025 Results
Increase by two percent the “tons of
pollution saved” for those commuters
using an alternative mode of travel to
get to their workplace from the level
achieved in FY 2023.
For FY 2024, the amount of “tons of pollution saved” annually” by “All” site
types for this fiscal year was 6,028 tons. “Employee” sites saved 5,648 tons,
while “Student” sites saved 380 tons. For “All” site types, this was a decrease
of 12.09 percent, when compared to FY 2023. For the first six months of FY
2025, the amount of “tons of pollution saved” annually by “All” site types
for this fiscal year was 4,252 tons. “Employee” sites saved 4,010 tons, while
“Student” sites saved 242 tons. For “All” site types, this was a decrease of
29.46 percent, when compared to FY 2024.
Outcome Measure for FY 2026-2027
Increase by two percent the “tons of pollution saved” for those commuters
using an alternative mode of travel to get to their workplace from the level
achieved in FY 2025.
Outcome Measure
FY 2024-2025 Results
Increase by two percent the annual
commuter use of alternative modes
one or more days per week from the
level achieved in FY 2023 based on the
TRP survey.
For FY 2024, the commuter use of alternative modes for one or more days
per week increased from 53.75 percent to 54.49 percent, a change of 1.39
percent when compared to FY 2023. For the first six months of FY 2025,
the commuter use of alternative modes for one or more days per week
increased from 54.49 percent to 54.78 percent, a change of 0.54 percent when
compared to FY 2024.
100-60
FY 2026-2027 Biennial Unified Planning Work Program and Budget
Outcome Measure for FY 2026-2027
Increase by two percent the annual commuter use of alternative modes one
or more days per week from the level achieved in FY 2025 based on the TRP
survey.
Outcome Measure
FY 2024-2025 Results
Increase by five the annual number of
employers who subsidized the bus/
light rail for employee commuter
programs from the number achieved
in FY 2023.
For FY 2024, the number of employers subsidizing the bus/light rail decreased
by 36, from 390 to 354. For the first six months of FY 2025, the number of
employers subsidizing the bus/light rail decreased by 216, from 354 to 138.
Outcome Measure for FY 2026-2027
Maintain the annual number of employers who subsidized the bus/light rail
for employee commuter programs from the number achieved in FY 2025.
Outcome Measure
FY 2024-2025 Results
Increase by two the annual number
of subsidized vanpools for employee
commuter programs from the number
achieved in FY 2023.
For FY 2024, the number of employers who have a vanpool program
remained at 40. For the first six months of FY 2025, the number of employers
who have a vanpool program decreased by 29, from 40 to 11.
Outcome Measure for FY 2026-2027
Maintain the annual number of subsidized vanpools for employee commuter
programs from the number achieved in FY 2025.
Outcome Measure
FY 2024-2025 Results
Increase by five the annual number of
employers who subsidized a carpool
for employee commuter programs
from the number achieved in FY 2023.
For FY 2024, the number of employers subsidizing the carpool program
increased by 29, from 228 to 257. For the first six months of FY 2025, the
number of employers subsidizing the carpool program decreased by 177,
from 257 to 80.
Outcome Measure for FY 2026-2027
Maintain the annual number of employers who subsidized a carpool for
employee commuter programs from the number achieved in FY 2025.
Outcome Measure
FY 2024-2025 Results
Increase by five the annual number of
employers that start telecommuting
programs from the number achieved
in FY 2023.
For FY 2024, the number of employers who have a telecommuting program
decreased by 10, from 553 to 543. For the first six months of FY 2025, the
number of employers who have a telecommuting program decreased by 377,
from 543 to 166.
Outcome Measure for FY 2026-2027
Maintain the annual number of employers that start telecommuting programs
from the number achieved in FY 2025.
Outcome Measure
FY 2024-2025 Results
Increase by five the annual number
of employers that start compressed
work week programs from the number
achieved in FY 2023.
For FY 2024, the number of employers subsidizing a compressed work week
program increased by 5, from 359 to 364. For the first six months of FY 2025,
the number of employers subsidizing a compressed work week program
decreased by 252, from 364 to 112.
Outcome Measure for FY 2026-2027
Maintain the annual number of employers that start compressed work week
programs from the number achieved in FY 2025.
100: Environmental Programs
100-61
FY 2026-2027 Biennial Unifi ed Planning Work Program and Budget
Funding for FY 2026 New Consultants, Pass-Through Agreements and Resources to Support
Programs (continued)
2026 New Pass-Through Agreements
Program
Number
Program Name
New
Program
Total
CMAQ
FTA
5305(d)
HUD-
CoC
LOCAL
0100-0120
FY 2026-27 State of Arizona Travel Reduction Program
$135,000
$135,000
0100-0130
FY 2026-27 Maricopa County Travel Reduction Program
962,347
962,347
0100-0150
FY 2026-27 Regional Rideshare and Telework Program
594,000
594,000
0600-0151
FY 2026 Regional Transit Planning Support
724,720
224,720
Total FY 2026 New Pass-Through Agreements
$2,416,067
$1,691,347
$224,720
$-
$-
2026 New Resources to Support Programs
Program
Number
Program Name
New
Program
Total
CMAQ
FTA
5305(d)
HUD-
CoC
LOCAL
0100-0130
Digital Infrastructure for Travel Reduction Program
$10,800
$10,800
0600-0170
WaySync - Traffic Signal Coordination Technologies
50,000
0600-0631
ActivitySim Data
50,000
0600-0656
RCN Software and Hardware
270,000
Total FY 2026 New Resources to Support Programs
$380,800
$10,800
$-
$-
$-
Total FY 2026 New Consultants, Pass-Through Agreements and Resources to
Support Programs
$13,583,867 $1,702,147
$324,720
$35,000
$-
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Appendix A-2
FY 2026 Maricopa County Travel Reduction Program (formerly known as the Trip
Reduction Program) Scope of Services
Travel Reduction Program
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 410
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
P: 602-506-6750
E: TRP@maricopa.gov
SCOPE OF SERVICES
TRAVEL REDUCTION PROGRAM
October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026
Task 1: Travel Reduction Program
Maricopa County staff will:
Administer the Travel Reduction Program (TRP) to major employers within Maricopa County
who have 50 or more employees.
Issue approximately 923,455 surveys to employers taking part in the TRP during the fiscal
year.
Process and analyze TRP surveys for participating employers.
Provide summary analyses to employers participating in TRP regarding their employee
commuting habits based on the employee survey results and assist employers in formulating
annual plans that will reduce single occupancy vehicle (SOV) trips and single occupancy
vehicle miles traveled (SOVMT).
Research and identify new major employers that are legally required to take part in the TRP.
Submit completed travel reduction plans to the Maricopa County Travel Reduction Program
Regional Task Force for approval.
Review and monitor employer travel reduction plans and conduct program audits, technical,
and program assistance.
Task 2: Travel Reduction Program Training and Assistance
Maricopa County staff will negotiate a sub-award agreement with the Regional Public
Transportation Authority (RPTA)/Valley Metro Commute Solutions for assistance with
training, technical assistance, and promotion of the TRP, including promotion of alternative
transportation modes and strategies.
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RPTA Commute Solutions staff will provide online and in-person training, support and
technical assistance, e-newsletters, and webinars to TRP employers.
Activities covered under the sub-award will include online and in-person training, support and
technical assistance, e-newsletters and webinars, development of promotional materials, and
production and distribution of kits that encourage the use of alternative modes for employers
up to four times per year. Brochures, informational and promotional materials, and items to
promote travel reduction strategies will be developed pursuant to MAG Considerations
Guidelines for Promotional Items (Attachment B).
Provide technical assistance to TRP employers in achieving the prescribed reductions in SOV
trips and SOV miles traveled through one-on-one assistance, promotion, and educational
materials.
Provide general training to TRP employer transportation coordinators (TCs) on the
requirements of the law including the survey process, annual plans, associated
documentation, types of alternative modes, and travel reduction strategies.
Schedule and facilitate transportation coordinator monthly webinars.
Conduct a year-round campaign for employees within Maricopa County that encourages
weekly use of travel reduction solutions undertaken by RPTA and designed to meet the
outcomes of the scope of work, which may include print materials, paid advertising, public
relations, and events.
Design and implement ongoing enhancements for the new ShareTheRide.com Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) platform to support TCs’ travel reduction plan tracking and
record keeping. Continue promotion of online contests that encourage commuters to register
with the new online matching system. Implement up to three employer challenge contests per
year.
Facilitate existing Transportation Coordinator Associations to collaborate and share best
practices in TDM, office-based/remote work strategies, addressing travel reduction plan
challenges, and location transitions throughout Maricopa County.
Reporting
Maricopa County staff will:
Section II of the Agreement, Project Costs and Billing Procedures, indicates that “all costs
incurred in preparing invoices and progress reports shall be included in the general and
administrative expenses or the overhead.”
Send monthly progress reports and invoices to MAG in the prescribed format and document
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work performed in each task.
Deliver semi-annual reports regarding achievement of Outcome Measures to MAG 45 days
following the end of the six months (e.g., first semi-annual report for the period October 1,
2025 –March 31, 2026, is due May 15, 2026). At a minimum, the semi-annual report will
include documentation regarding the following:
• Accomplishments
• Methods used to achieve outcome measures
• Status of achieving outcome measures
• Methodology used to quantify measures
• Comparison of status in achieving the outcome measures for FY2026 versus
FY2025
Deliver a draft TRP annual report to MAG by November 3, 2026, for the period October 1, 2025
– September 30, 2026. In general, the annual report will be a compilation of the semi-annual
reports. In addition, the following items will be addressed:
• Methodology used to quantify outcome measures and status of achieving
outcome measures. A comparison will be provided regarding the status achieving
the outcome measures for FY2026 versus FY2025
• Estimated program effectiveness including dollars per trip reduced
• Comparison with similar programs being implemented in other urban areas
• Impacts of program on characteristics of peak commute travel in Maricopa
County
Deliver the final TRP annual report by November 30, 2026.
Schedule
• TRP implementation – ongoing
• Negotiate sub-award agreement with the Regional Public Transportation Authority
– October – December 2025
• Submit semi-annual progress report – 45 days following close of six months
(October 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026)
• Program annual report – draft – November 3, 2026
• Program annual report – final - November 30, 2026
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Maricopa County Air Quality Department
Travel Reduction Program
FY2026 TRP Budget (TRMAG FFY25)
Costs and Hours By Task
TASK 1 CONTRACTOR - MCAQD/TRP
Hours by Personnel & Task
Period: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 20265
Raw
Direct
Task 1
Labor
Trip Reduction
Total
Total
Personnel
Hourly
Rate
Program
Hours
Cost
Chapman, Jess
28.50
880.37
880.37
$25,090.55
Geisenhaver, Kate
22.13
880.37
880.37
$19,482.59
Joslin, Michael
36.70
105.64
105.64
$3,876.99
Lewis, Melysa
27.39
880.37
880.37
$24,113.33
Miller, Joshua
27.08
880.37
880.37
$23,840.42
Moeller, Gregory
32.81
880.37
880.37
$28,884.94
Ramirez, Lucette
49.90
352.06
352.06
$17,567.79
Weston-Smith, Kristen
46.56
880.37
880.37
$40,990.03
Wheatley, Michele
24.58
880.37
880.37
$21,639.49
Wohlbrandt, Morgan
26.27
880.37
880.37
$23,127.32
Community Services Assistant
18.50
0.00
0.00
$0.00
Community Services Assistant
18.50
0.00
0.00
$0.00
Travel Reduction Compliance Coordinator
26.16
880.37
880.37
$23,030.48
TRP Intern
15.00
0.00
0.00
$0.00
Total Productive Hours
8,381.03
8,381.03 $251,643.93
Total Hourly Cost
$251,643.93
$251,643.93
Fringe Benefit
67.88%
$170,815.90
$170,815.90
Total Labor with Fringe
$422,459.83
$422,459.83
TASK 1 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES (MCAQD/TRP)
Expenses by Task
Total
Description
Task 1
Cost
Supplies
$12,098.25
$12,098.25
Services (Equip Leases, Printing, Shipping,
Purchases, Mileage, R&M, Other)
$15,955.04
$15,955.04
Total Reimbursable Expenses
$28,053.29
$28,053.29
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TASK 2 SUBCONTRACTOR (RPTA/Valley Metro -
QL22 Commute Solutions)
Hours by Personnel & Task
Raw
Direct
Task 2
Labor
Training &
Total
Total
Personnel
Hourly
Rate
Assistance
Hours
Cost
Betancourt
Bianca
$25.50
720.26
720.26
$18,366.63
Cooksey-Williams
Abigail
$65.00
540.20
540.20
$17,750.97
Duarte
Lillian
$53.48
540.20
540.20
$28,889.90
Fettig
Annette
$41.26
900.33
900.33
$37,147.62
Nordman
Suesan
$35.70
540.20
540.20
$19,285.14
Papenhausen
Mary
$32.86
450.16
450.16
$29,260.40
Subtotal
$18,366.63
Total Productive Hours
3,691.35 3,691.35
Total Hourly Subcontractors Cost
$150,700.66
$150,700.66
Fringe
61.75%
$93,057.66
$93,057.66
Overhead
30.00%
$45,210.20
$45,210.20
Reimbursable Expense (Postage)
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
Reimbursable Expense (Printing)
$4,031.48
$4,031.48
Reimbursable Expense (Promotional)
$6,000.00
$6,000.00
Reimbursable Expense (Meetings/Mileage/Translations/Mail)
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Reimbursable Expense (Subcontractor - Advertising/Marketing)
$16,000.00
$16,000.00
Reimbursable Expense (Subcontractor
– Other)
$26,000.00
$26,000.00
Total Subcontractor Cost
$346,000.00
$346,000.00
GRAND TOTAL
Total Costs by Task
Total
Description
Task 1
Task 2
Cost
Total Labor with Fringe
$422,459.83
-
$422,459.83
Reimbursable Expenses
$28,053.29
-
$28,053.29
Overhead
36.81%
$165,833.88
-
$165,833.88
Subcontractors
-
$346,000.00
$346,000.00
GRAND TOTAL
$616,347.00 $346,000.00
$962,347.00
MAG Considerations/Guidelines for Promotional Items
Should be appropriate to target audience.
Should have call to action - Web site/phone number at minimum.
Should advance the mission.
According to the Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments
(2 CFR Part 225, formerly known as OMB Circular A-87), unallowable advertising and
public relations costs include costs of advertising and public relations designed solely to
promote the governmental unit.
Cost considerations – Is the cost appropriate and effective for the number of
impressions/influence achieved? Would an alternate advertising strategy reach more
people for the same or a lesser amount of funding?
Should be items that are business related and could be used in the office, where
feasible.
Should be recyclable or made from recycled or renewable materials, where feasible.
Agencies should exercise good judgment and be sensitive to the appearance and
perception of the item.
Attachment B
Attachment Two
MAG Agreement No. 1307, Amendment #1
MAG FY 2026-2027 Biennial Unified Planning Work Program and Budget
The Agreement entered into by and between the Maricopa Association of Governments
and Maricopa County, effective October 1, 2024, states that the scope of work to be
accomplished by the parties pursuant to the agreement will be set forth annually by
MAG in the Unified Planning Work Program and that the element from the Work
Program will be conducted by Maricopa County and the basis for payment shall be
provided to Maricopa County by MAG.
As required by the Agreement, attached is the funding for the elements to be
conducted by Maricopa County from the MAG FY 2026-2027 Biennial Unified Planning
Work Program (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027). The new Appendix A-1 and Appendix A-2
supersedes the previous Appendix A-1 and Appendix A-2 to MAG Agreement No. 1307.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.
MARICOPA COUNTY
MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE
Thomas Galvin
Ed Zuercher
NAME PRINTED
NAME PRINTED
Chairman, Maricopa County Board of
Supervisors
Executive Director
TITLE
TITLE
DATE
DATE
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
CLERK OF THE BOARD
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
STATE OF ARIZONA )
) ss.
County of Maricopa )
On this ___________ day of __________________________, 2025, before me personally
appeared ____________________________________________, the Chairman of Maricopa County
Board of Supervisors, for and on behalf of MARICOPA COUNTY, a political subdivision
of the State of Arizona, whose identity was proven to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person who he or she claims to be, and acknowledged that he or she
signed the above/attached document.
__________________________________________________ ________________________________________
Notary Public
Date
Seal: