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June 10-11
Mobility Summit
Aug 2-6
ACT Int'l Conference
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Register Now for the 2014 ACT Conference
Discover Innovative TDM Solutions | 
The 2014 Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) International Conference heads to San Francisco August 2-6, presenting this year's best opportunity to explore innovative transportation demand management (TDM) solutions needed to succeed. You'll join your TDM colleagues in intensive professional development training sessions, pertinent education sessions, and educational and recreational tours, and meet with industry suppliers featured in our Exhibit Hall.
This conference provides three and a half days of education and training, along with best practice sharing and networking with TDM professionals, delivering tremendous value to more than 400 attendees. It brings together the TDM community with many industry experts and is an extremely cost-effective way to ensure you are getting the most from your professional development investment.
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| Senators Announce Agreement on MAP-21 |
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Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
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Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and David Vitter (R-LA) announced an accord on how to proceed regarding MAP-21 policy under their jurisdiction as leaders of Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee. The Senate EPW Committee is responsible for developing federal highway and research policy under Title 23 of U.S. Code.
The committee will take action on a bill they hope will span six years at current funding levels plus inflation. During the press event, the senators indicated their plans would not include a solution to bridge the funding gap, which will be greater than $100 billion. Both senators expressed that they would work with the leaders of the Senate Finance Committee to find a solution, but made it clear they were not responsible for finding revenue to cover the gap.
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Senator David Vitter (R-LA
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The announcement included a set of policy goals that include maintaining formulas for the core programs, encouraging rural access to the transportation system, and leveraging local funding resources. In meetings, committee staff has looked at small tweaks to MAP-21 rather than an overhaul of the policy.
Senator Boxer indicated she has spoken to leaders of the other policy committees responsible for drafting policy and they will be ready to mark up in the near future as well. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) has indicated his desire to take action before Memorial Day.
ACT has finished its reauthorization proposals, which include a variety of policies that would expand the role of TDM and employer- and TMA-based commuter programs, as well as telework. ACT's government affairs specialist has been meeting with key members of Congress and he and ACT Public Policy Chair Jon Martz met with committee staff to push for specific policy recommendations.
For more information, contact Jason Pavluchuk.
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Hurry for Lowest Registration and Hotel Rates!
Innovation in Mobility Public Policy Summit
June 10-11, 2014 in Washington, D.C. |
Register today! Early Bird Prices End Soon! Rooms are going fast!
Find more information, see schedule, and register by May 8 for lowest rates here.
Secure your hotel room by May 8 here.
This event builds off last October's successful Shared Use Mobility Summit in San Francisco. Last year, more than 100 people were unable to attend that event because it sold out.
Register today to avoid being shut out of this year's event!
The two-day Innovation in Mobility Public Policy Summit will bridge the gap between innovation and public policy. The event will provide innovators and those looking to promote innovation in mobility with the tools and understanding needed to be successful. The event will also provide local policy leaders with a better understanding of how innovation can help solve their transportation issues.
The summit is designed to be interactive so participants will:
- Gain a better understanding of policy issues that affect the expansion of innovation.
- Understand what other communities are doing to promote the expansion of mobility options.
- Shape the debate on the how to balance the need to promote innovation while protecting the public and public interests.
Building on last October's sold-out Shared Use Mobility Summit in San Francisco, this event features:
- Keynote addresses by national and local policy leaders.
- Presentations by influential mobility innovators.
- Panel discussions with experts in the fields of carsharing, bikesharing, ridesharing, and technology.
- Roundtable discussions to help shape the future of mobility.
For more information, contact Jason Pavluchuk.
For sponsorship information, contact Gina Manley.
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ACT Addresses the Dulles Area Transportation Association
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ACT Executive Director Henry Wallmeyer last week addressed attendees at the Dulles Area Transportation Association Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting. At the invitation of Jim Larsen, DATA executive director and ACT board member, Henry had the opportunity to introduce ACT, highlight its advocacy work, and promote the upcoming Innovation in Mobility Public Policy Summit and 2014 ACT International Conference.
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SP Plus Signs On as Newest ACT Patron
|  ACT welcomes SP Plus to the Patron Program as a Silver Patron. This just-announced program is designed to provide companies the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to the TDM industry while maximizing participants' return on investment and placing them front-of-mind when commuter transportation purchasing and partnership decisions are made. The comprehensive, year-round program offers high visibility through a broad array of marketing opportunities, with consistent recognition in association publications, at ACT events, and through special promotional activities. Four levels of patronage offer extraordinary value and invaluable exposure. Impression numbers and targeted access to business partnerships available through this program demonstrate that the ACT Patron Program is not just another sponsorship. This targeted, all-new program is an indispensable addition to your annual sales and marketing plan that offers access to the transportation professionals you need to reach and demonstrates your commitment to the commuter transportation industry through its leading association.  Presenting your business as a valued, like-minded partner to the ever-growing commuter industry has never been easier, more strategic, or cost-effective. For more information on the Patron Program, click here, or contact Henry Wallmeyer at wallmeyer@actweb.org or 571.699.3064. To join our current Patrons and take immediate advantage of this program, complete and return the ACT Patron Program Participation form. |
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ACT's Vanpool Safety Publications
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Vanpool safety is an ongoing activity that begins with each driver, and with each van. It serves to protect all participants as well as the community at large. It compliments needs of the community and the environment which both benefit by those who choose to vanpool. With that in mind, ACT created the Vanpool Safety Brochure and Best Practices for Vanpool Safety to give guidance in this area.
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Job Postings
Looking for a new job in TDM? New jobs have been posted to ACT's job board. |
San Luis Obispo Regional Rideshare Employer Commute Coordinator
The core duties of this position will include the development, implementation, and oversight of the Back 'N' Forth Club that increases the use of alternative transportation methods with employers countywide. This position will also oversee the implementation of the new Vanpool Subsidy program.
City Manager -- Boston, Chicago or Los Angeles Area, TransitScreen
Searching for a job? Have a passion for urban planning, multimodal transportation and sustainable growth? Apply for a job with TransitScreen. We are currently accepting applications for City Managers in Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Assistant Director of Parking Operations, University of Colorado
Nestled under the breathtaking Flatiron Mountains in Boulder, CO, the University of Colorado - Parking and Transportation Services department is part of an active campus community interwoven within its larger local community. Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) creatively weaves together all transportation options to meet the needs of a dynamic campus community. PTS is currently accepting resumes for our Assistant Director of Parking Operations position, which is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Field Maintenance, Enforcement, and Traffic and Events sections of the Parking and Transportation Services department.
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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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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| 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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