Regulations

Laws and Regulations Related to TDM and Telework Programs

FHWA Program Guidance on High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes new
This program guidance on high occupancy vehicle (HOV) operations is a revised version and supercedes the guidance that was dated April 30, 1999. A summary of the regulatory requirements, eligibility issues, funding and participation levels, and limitations related to HOV lanes for the Federal-aid programs that are administered by FHWA is provided as an appendix to the program guidance. (4/18/01)

Trip Reduction Ordinances/Regulations
Provides links to various types of trip reduction ordinances (TROs) from around the country. Most of the examples focus on regulating commuter trips and apply to large employers.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations: Definition of Commercial Motor Vehicle; Interim Final Rule
Describes the applicability of the Commercial Drivers License requirement to vanpooling.

State Statutes Citing Telecommuting
Contains links to state statutes with references to telecommuting from a variety of perspectives including state employee telecommuting programs, tax incentives for employers, and trip reduction requirements.

National Center for Transit Research's National TDM and Telework Clearinghouse is located at the Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida