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2. Instead of Free parking, there should be incentives to discourage driving, such as: a. Require employees to pay for parking, or b. Conversely, give a cash bonus to those who do not drive c. Special benefits to employees who carpool or vanpool d. Put in the infrastructure for future pricing incentives e. Give free transit passes for those who do not drive 3. Require that the parking be available to other developments on Hartwell. Shared parking space would discourage other developments from building their own garages and reduce the number of spaces overall on Hartwell. 4. Provide long term and short term bicycle parking and locker/shower facilities. There was considerable discussion about what the PB could require, both in terms of structural changes and financial obligations. The most recent official Town policy about TDM can be found in the 2010 Hartwell Avenue Overlay TDM policy. This requires a developer to pay a one-time fee of $5.00 per square foot for every sq. foot over the original building on the area. It also suggests voluntary participation in a TDM plan. Right now, that is what is required. In addition, the Selectboard (?) has contracted with the consultant, Ngaard , to update the Town’s TDM policy. This is due to be submitted on Nov. 18, two days after the Hartwell filing, which may make it unenforceable for this project. TAC members suggested that we recommend to the planning Board, further: 5. Follow the recommendations of the Nygaard report. in firming up the requirements for this new development. 6. Include some of the same requirements as are in the 1050 Waltham St. MOU. 7. Annual Monitoring and Goal setting for SOV reduction 8. . Programs to continue, regardless of Lessee or employer. In other words the commitments go with the building, not its occupants. 9. Some discussion about whether PB can ask to reduce the parking structure and put maximums on the number of spaces. Ms. Castleman said that we should stress that the purpose should be to reduce traffic, mitigate road use, and emphasize sustainability.