The Washington State Legislature created the Growth and Transportation Efficiency Centers (GTEC) program in 2006 as part of the CTR Efficiency Act to increase the efficiency of the state's transportation system in areas of the state containing high concentrations of jobs and housing. The program is part of the CTR Law which encourages employees to ride the bus, vanpool, carpool, walk, bike, work from home, and use other commute options besides driving alone.
What is a GTEC?
A GTEC is a defined boundary of dense mixed development with major employers, small businesses and residential units, within an established urban growth area. The goal of the GTEC program is to provide greater access to employment and residential centers while decreasing the proportion of commuters driving alone during peak periods on the state highway system.
GTEC Highlights
The City of Tacoma's GTEC has really hit the ground running, with a wide variety of activities designed to advance their program goals...Read more