ACT 2014 Resources for Every TDM Professional
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Julie M. Bond presented an overview of resources for transportation demand management (TDM) professionals. She discussed the Commuter Choice Training Certificate program, Best Workplaces for Commuters program, National TDM and Telework Clearinghouse, and other resources from the Center for Urban Transportation Research including netconferences, the TRANSP-TDM discussion listserv, and the Commuter Choice Certificate program. She also provided information on the Transportation Research Board, ACT travel association, and the Social Marketing in Transportation Certificate program.
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ACT 2014 Resources for Every TDM Professional
- 1. Julie M. Bond, MPA Senior Research Associate Center for Urban Transportation Research Resources for Every TDM Professional
- 2. Presentation Overview Other Resources Commuter Choice Training Certificate Best Workplaces for Commuters National TDM & Telework Clearinghouse ACT Resources
- 3. Why are you here today? Transportation choices play a major role in quality of life, influencing everything from access to economic opportunities to environmental quality and community safety.
- 4. How do you commute to work most days? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10% 3% 3% 3% 0% 23% 20% 30% 7% 1. Bike 2. Walk 3. Telework 4. Vanpool 5. Carpool 6. Drive Alone 7. Drive Alone but utilize compressed work week 8. Transit (Bus or Train) 9. Other
- 5. How many years have you worked in the TDM industry? 1. 2. 3. 4. 10% 33% 20% 37% 1. Less than 1 year 2. 1 – 5 years 3. 6 – 10 years 4. More than 10 years
- 6. National TDM and Telework Clearinghouse National Center for Transit Research (NCTR) at the University of South Florida http://www.nctr.usf.edu/clearinghouse/
- 7. www.bestworkplaces.org National Center for Transit Research (NCTR) • Tier 1 University Transportation Research Center • Largest research center dedicated to all forms of public transportation • Over 100 years of commuter program experience • Blending of research and practical experience • Commuter Choice Certificate Program • National TDM and Telework Clearinghouse • 2,100+ member TRANSP-TDM listserv • Help Desk with 400+ Q&A and 115+ case studies • Over 30 netconferences • TRIMMS© 3.0 spreadsheet model for cost/benefit of commuter programs 7
- 8. Are you a member of the TDM Listserv? 1. 2. 3. 4. 45% 23% 3% 29% 1. Yes 2. No 3. Don’t know 4. What is the TDM listserv?
- 9. Peer-to-Peer Exchange SUBSCRIBE www.nctr.usf.edu/clearinghouse NETWORK 1,700 TRANSP-TDM listserv subscribers SHARE & LEARN from other members responses or prior postings Knowledge
- 10. Discussion Forums • TDM (TRANSP-TDM) • Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) • Parking Management (Parking) • Sustainable Transport Indicators (STI) • Telework • C-PARK (University transportation) Penn State Wide range of interests • Subscribe at http://lists.cutr.usf.edu/read/ • Send one email to reach everyone • View archives without subscribing • Add archives as an RSS feed Easy to Use
- 11. Netconferences • ACT and NCTR co-host – 2 Speakers and ~ 30 minutes for Q&A – Sessions are recorded for on-demand playback – Copies of the slides are available
- 12. Commuter Choice Certificate • Targets the TDM professional • 80 hours of coursework to complete certificate • Certified through University of South Florida CE • Continuing education units offered • Nearly 100 hours of workshops available per year www.commuterservices.com
- 13. • Feed Your Mind Online training courses are offered at 12 noon • Learn at your desk • FREE for Florida residents • Out-of-State residents • $50 for 2-credit course • $100 for 4-credit course Commuter Choice Certificate www.commuterservices.com
- 15. Date Title of Presentation Instructor(s) 8/13/2014 Transit Service Options – Session 2 of 3 Jay Goodwill 8/20/2014 Introduction to Parking Management – Session 1 of 2 Phil Winters 8/27/2014 EmployerCommute Program Case Studies – Session 2 of 2 Julie Bond and Nevine Georggi 9/3/2014 Introduction to Parking Management – Session 2 of 2 Phil Winters 9/10/2014 Transit Service Options – Session 3 of 3 Jay Goodwill
- 16. Social Marketing inTransportation Certificate Program http://www.commuterservices.com/training/s ocial-marketing-in-transportation-certificate/
- 17. March 25-27, 2015 Orlando, FL http://www.commuterservices.com/events/re gistration-2015-commuter-choice-summit/
- 18. Subscribe to CUTR Communications, view the schedule, and get connected at www.cutr.usf.edu
- 19. Transportation Research Board (TRB) • TRB is part of the National Academy of Science • Funds TDM-related research through the Transit Cooperative Research Program and Highway Cooperative Research Program • Maintains TRIS – an online database of 600,000 records of published and ongoing multi-modal research – http://ntlsearch.bts.gov/tris/index.do • Promotes research through annual conference and committees – Annual conference in mid-January in Washington, DC and is attended by over 8,000 – Committee on TDM – Lori Diggins, LDA Consulting, chair LDACWDC@aol.com www.trb-tdm.org
- 20. TRB TDM-Related Publications TCRP is funded by the public, through the Federal Transit Administration and is governed by an independent board – the TCRP Oversight and Project Selection (TOPS) Committee. The day-to-day management of the TCRP program is the responsibility of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies. www.trb.org
- 21. National Center for Transit Research (NCTR) @ CUTR University of South Florida www.bestworkplaces.org Best Workplaces for CommutersSM
- 22. BWC Members are Leaders
- 23. National Standard of Excellence Workplaces met at least one: • Transit/vanpool subsidy ($30 or full cost) • Telecommuting (daily 6% trip reduction average) • Parking Cash-out ($30 or at least 75% of market rate) • Pre-tax benefit (30% employee participation) • Compressed work week (daily 6% trip reduction average) • Employer equivalent benefit Must commit to 14% Non-Drive Alone Rate within 18 months
- 24. Plus Offer 3 Supporting Programs • Active membership in TMA • Rideshare matching • Bike lockers and showers • Emergency Ride Home • Up-to-date transportation information • Shuttles • Preferred parking for carpools/vanpools • Awards program • LEED transportation credits • Plus many more options www.bestworkplaces.org
- 25. www.bestworkplaces.org How Do I Apply or Renew my BWC Membership? • Complete the Online Application at http://www.bestworkplaces.org • Meet the National Standard of Excellence • Pay annual membership dues • Receive membership benefits including high level recognition, free web conferences, networking and more • Memberships are valid for one year from the date of payment • Renewals will be sent at the end of the membership year 25
- 26. www.bestworkplaces.org BWC Membership Provides High Level Benefits • National Recognition – Local and National Press Releases – Social media announcements • Help Desk – Over 400 questions/answers • Case Studies/Briefs – 2012 Update: Commuter Benefits Brief • Framed Recognition Certificate • Peer-to-Peer Networking • Race to Excellence Recognition • Free Web Conferences/Members Only Access for On-Demand Viewing • One-on-One Assistance
- 27. www.bestworkplaces.org 27 BWC Help Desk • Ask questions/receive answers • Browse by subject or keyword • Read Case Studies BWC Help Desk
- 28. BWC Employers offer Innovative Solutions Car Sharing Emergency Ride Home Bike Sharing
- 29. Other Resources • Online TDM Encyclopedia – Victoria Transport Policy Institute – www.vtpi.org/TDM • FHWA Office of Operations – http://ops.fhwa.dot.g ov/tdm/index.htm
- 30. • TDM Professional – TheTDMProfessional.com • TDM Talk – tdmtalk.blogspot.com • Best Workplaces for Commuters’ blog – bwforcommuters.blogspot.com Associations TDM Associations • ACT – www.actweb.org • ACT Canada – www.actcanada.com • ACT TravelWise (UK) – www.acttravelwise.org • European Platform on Mobility Management – www.epomm.org Blogs
- 31. What ACT member benefit is most important to you? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 68% 4% 0% 14% 4% 0%0% 4% 7% 1. ACT International Conference 2. Regional Conferences (Chapter) 3. E-Newsletter 4. Chapter Networking 5. Advocacy/Government Relations 6. TDM Review 7. Mentor ACT 8. Net Conferences 9. I am not a member
- 32. ACT Members Only ACT Annual Report Searchable Membership Directory Bulletin Board Event Calendar Public Policy Updates Board and Leadership Information www.actweb.org
- 35. • Funded by the Florida DOT Public Transit Office. • Developed and managed by the Marketing Institute, FSU College of Business. • Includes tutorials and technical assistance on effective marketing and communications practices, emphasizing the needs of TDM professionals. • Provides royalty-free creative resources for Florida’s public transit, commuter assistance, and transportation disadvantaged agencies. • Includes an online exhibit of best practices in TDM marketing. • Relies on peer-support and sharing to improve marketing performance while minimizing cost.
- 36. online tutorials
- 38. online exhibit
- 39. blog
- 40. •Submit content How you can participate . . .
- 41. For More Information Julie M. Bond Senior Research Associate Center for Urban Transportation Research University of South Florida 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, CUT100 Tampa, FL 33620 Email: bond@cutr.usf.edu Direct Line: 813.974.9799 www.bestworkplaces.org