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June 10-11
Mobility Summit
Aug 2-6
ACT Int'l Conference
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| Tuesday, March 25 is Deadline to Submit to Speak at 2014 ACT International Conference | 
ACT is currently accepting speaking proposals for the 2014 ACT International Conference, which will take place August 2-6 in San Francisco--this is where hundreds of transportation demand management (TDM) professionals share innovative ideas, learn from top experts, network with colleagues, and build legislative support through intensive training workshops, top-notch professional development sessions, networking events, and off-site activities.
If you've ever thought about sharing your expertise and helping shape the future of the industry by giving a presentation at the largest gathering of TDM professionals in the world, now is the time to submit your proposal!
Experienced and articulate professionals are invited to submit proposals for speaker presentations that will illustrate case studies, illuminate important issues, demonstrate how-to knowledge, and increase the professionalism of attendees. Possible topic areas include, but are not limited to, vanpooling, carpooling, shuttles, telework, sustainable development, university, research, employer, cycling, pedestrian, public policy, and innovation in TDM.
Proposals are due March 25, 2014; there is no limit to the number you may submit.
Visit here for more information and to submit. We look forward to seeing you in August! |
 
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| Schedule Announced for June 10-11 Innovation in Mobility Public Policy Summit. Register Today! | 
The two-day Innovation in Mobility Public Policy Summit will bring forward-thinking transportation professionals together in Washington, D.C., to discuss new developments in shared-use mobility and foster further collaboration between governments and private sector mobility providers. Building on the successful Shared Use Mobility Summit in San Francisco last October, this event will feature panel discussions and presentations by influential mobility leaders in the public sector along with experts in the fields of carsharing, one-way carsharing, peer-to-peer (P2P) carsharing, public bikesharing, ridesharing, and technology.
The summit encourages participants to engage in lively discussions to foster public-private and cross-mode collaboration. Take this opportunity to:
 Discover how new transportation options are being introduced to local communities.- Examine the ways government and shared-use providers can work together to create more seamless, community-wide transportation systems.
- Connect even more individuals to mobility services.
- Investigate the role of emerging technologies in shared-use mobility, including ways to reach more of the traveling public.
For more information, to see the complete schedule, and to register click here.
Secure your hotel room by May 8, 2014 here.
ACT members can schedule meetings with their representatives and/or senators on Capitol Hill by contacting Jason Pavluchuk at pavluchuk@actweb.org.
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DOT Begins Proposed Performance Metrics Roll-Out
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The U.S. Department of Transportation began to roll out proposed performance metrics as required by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act. The first set of proposed performance metrics focuses on safety; information can be found here. The ACT Public Policy Council will review the proposed metrics and offer suggestions during the next public policy meeting on April 9, 2014. For more information, contact Public Policy Chair Jon Martz at Jon.Martz@vride.com.
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| Uber, Sidecar, and Lyft Get Regulatory, Editorial Attention |
The Seattle City Council passed a resolution that limits the number of drivers from Uber Lyft, SideCar, on the road; each service may have 150 drivers working at any time. Those services are also required to meet state insurance rules already imposed on traditional taxis.
Seattle is one of many areas dealing with this new breed of mobility providers, which have caused a stir in the transportation industry. In an effort to avoid the regulations imposed on traditional taxis, the companies launched a massive campaign to identify themselves as ridesharing providers. ACT Government Relations Specialist Jason Pavluchuk recently blogged for Mobility Lab about how that affects the TDM world. Read it and comment here.
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| ACT Takes Stage at New England Parking Council Annual Conference |
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Henry Wallmeyer, ACT Executive Director
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ACT Executive Director Henry Wallmeyer addressed more than 200 attendees of the New England Parking Council (NEPC) Annual Conference at their Opening Conference Luncheon on March 11. Invited by Jim Barr, NEPC Board member and chapter representative to the ACT Board of Directors, Wallmeyer addressed the mostly-parking-centric audience about what ACT is, who its members are, what it does, and what it has in store for the TDM community. This was a great opportunity to educate people about TDM and what TDM professionals do, and how pieces of the transportation puzzle can be put together when they work together with parking professionals, making for more effective transportation solutions. Wallmeyer also highlighted the great opportunities that ACT Chapters and the International Parking Institute Allied State and Regional Associations have to be able to collaborate on initiatives and meetings.
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RMACT and PIPTA Intermountain Transportation Conference
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The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Association for Commuter Transportation (RMACT) and the Pacific Intermountain Parking & Transportation Association (PIPTA) are pleased to announce an exciting conference opportunity you won't want to miss.
 The Intermountain Transportation Conference will take place April 10-11, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. This exciting event will bring bicycle and pedestrian interests, parking and transportation professionals, and mobility managers together to focus on successful efforts for improving communities and universities through walking, biking, transit, carsharing, carpooling, and other strategies that reduce the use of single-occupancy vehicles.
The conference will feature nine educational sessions, one keynote address, two field tours, and lots of networking. Supporting sponsors include Utah Transit Authority, SP Plus, and Enterprise CarShare. If you are interested in attending or would like to present, contact JC Porter at jcporter@boisestate.edu and keep your eye out for updates on each of the presenting sponsors' websites. |
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VS ACT and SWPTA Education Summit
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The Valley of the Sun Chapter of the Association for Commuter Transportation (VS ACT) is excited to partner with the Southwest Parking & Transportation Association (SWPTA) at SWPTA's Education Summit at Arizona State University, April 23, 2014.
 SWPTA President Brett Wood, PE, CAPP, believes many synergies exist between the two organizations. SWPTA is offering members of VS ACT special member rates to attend the event.
To register, visit southwestparking.org.
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| Job Postings |
Manager, Transportation Demand Management and Parking Services, University of Massachusetts Lowell
The manager supports UMass Lowell's goal of increasing the use of alternative transportation and reducing peak-hour trips on campus through effective communications, marketing, and customer service. For more information and to submit an application go to jobs.uml.edu.
Section Director, Programming & Allocations, MTC, San Francisco Bay Area
The programming & allocation section director will either lead or directly oversee a diverse and changing set of assignments within the Programming & Allocations Section, from conceptualization of the approach to preparation of specific products, to public review, and action by the commission. Find more information and apply here.
Have an opening you want to advertise on ACT's website and have included in the future issues of Connections? There is no charge for this service. ACT members can do so by sending their job announcements to Henry Wallmeyer, executive director, at wallmeyer@actweb.org.
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| Join ACT or Renew Your Membership | If you are not already a member of ACT and want to join or if you need to renew your membership to take advantage of all the opportunities ahead, click here. Contact TJ Cantwell, ACT's membership director, at cantwell@actweb.org or call 571.699.3064 for more information. |
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Got News?
Help us spread the word about the people, places, and things that are happening in the TDM world. Do you have any news or events that you would like included in a future issue of ACT Connections? Send them to Henry Wallmeyer, executive director, at wallmeyer@actweb.org. |
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