GoSaMo

The GoSaMo program is designed to help employers and property managers comply with local transportation regulations and assist commuters, residents and visitors to find the mobility options that best suit their needs.

Working closely with City staff, the GoSaMo Transportation Management Organization (TMO) is dedicated to reducing traffic, improving air quality, and promoting sustainable travel in Santa Monica. By providing services, resources, and direct assistance, the TMO helps organizations support sustainable travel and meet their transportation goals.

Check out the resources below to learn more about how the TMO and the City can help you.

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(213) 425-0955
Info@GoSaMoTMO.org

FAQ

Does my company need to submit an Emission Reduction Plan?

If your company employs 50 or more people and plans to continue operating in Santa Monica, then you need to submit an Emission Reduction Plan by your assigned due date, or the approved extension date.
If your company has fewer than 50 people but are under a Developer Agreement, you may still need to survey your staff. Contact us for more information: tdmplans@santamonica.gov.

Learn more about Emission Reduction Plan processes and requirements here.

Everyone at my company is teleworking. Do we still need to survey and submit a plan?

Even if your company is 100% teleworking, you will still need to submit an emission reduction plan. To meet the transportation needs of the business community, the City relies on these plans from larger employers to identify areas of need. Your plan submission is an opportunity to communicate your organization’s circumstances to the City of Santa Monica and begin planning for your transportation needs for when it’s time for your employees to return to the worksite.

Whether you need to survey your employees as part of your emission reduction plan depends on the following:

Employers with 250+ people: As of November 4, 2020, you are temporarily allowed to use payroll or HR records to account for telecommuting employees. When conducting a survey, telecommuting employees may count towards the minimum response rate of 60%. Employees physically reporting to the worksite will still need to be surveyed. If no employees are reporting to the worksite, then you will need to submit a letter signed by your Human Resources director (or equivalent position) confirming that your workforce is teleworking. A template letter can be provided.

Employers with under 250 people: For employers with 50-249 people: If at least 60% of your employees are teleworking full-time, you can skip the traditional AVR survey by submitting a signed letter from your CEO, Human Resources Director, or similar stating that the work arrangements are a result of the impacts from COVID-19. Under this scenario, you will not need to survey employees physically reporting to the worksite.

My company is returning to work on a hybrid telework schedule. Do we need still need to conduct our AVR survey?

It depends. Contact City staff at tdmplans@santamonica.gov with the specifics of your company’s teleworking plan so they can make a final determination.