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Full Speed Ahead!
A Message from ACT Interim Executive Director Mark Wright...
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I am excited to step in as ACT's interim executive director following Henry Wallmeyer's departure.
As some of you may know I served as ACT's executive director previously,
back in 2007-2008. I'm honored to serve once again. ACT has been a dynamic organization since its formation decades ago, and that spirit clearly continues.
As your interim executive director, I'll strive to continue and build on the excellent work the team has accomplished during the last four months. The whole team has an ethic of strong member service and sincere concern for the organization's well-being.
We're also mindful of the need for good, clear communication and a steady hand as we move forward together in pursuing the association's mission and as ACT leadership works to select a permanent executive director. I already have established relationships, and great respect, for ACT's continuing management team at IPI, including Shawn Conrad, Helen Sullivan, TJ Cantwell, Michelle Jones and Tina Altman. So, we won't skip a beat in this transition.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have or simply to say hello. I can be reached at wright@actweb.org, or 571.699.3064.
Sincerely,
Mark Wright
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May 8 is Last Day for Lowest Rates on Registration and Hotel for June 10-11 Mobility Summit in D.C.
| The Innovation in Mobility Public Policy Summit will take place June 10-11 in Washington, D.C., but to get the best price for registration and for a room at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel, you need to register by  Thursday, May 8. After May 8, registration rates increase by 20 percent and hotel rooms aren't guaranteed (the room block rate expires then, too). Register for the Summit here and secure your hotel room here. Last year the hotel block filled and more than 100 people got shut out!
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| May is National Bike Month | |
May means bicycling for thousands of commuters in cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, as many TDM organizations partner with bicycle advocacy groups and other stakeholders to spotlight the benefits of two-wheeled, pedal-powered transportation. From bike-to-work and bike-to-school days to interesting Mother's Day spin-offs, National Bike Month presents rich opportunities to advance your organization's multi-modal message.
When: Bike to Work Day (BTWD) is officially May 16, although some (such as the East Bay area of Alameda and Contra Costa counties in California) celebrate May 8.
Why: After what was a particularly harsh winter for many U.S. states, BTWD offers a twofer: the chance to celebrate spring while encouraging solo drivers to explore the joys of biking to work, in the hope that one day in May can inspire many more such journeys whenever seasonable weather allows.
Who: The League of American Bicyclists started BTWD way back in 1956.
Opportunity: BTWD is a great chance to recognize local leaders who have been (or could be with a little nudging) champions of bicycle commuting. It's a natural time to hold public conversations about bike lanes, safety, and related issues. And employers and local businesses--including bike retailers and equipment suppliers--are natural choices to sponsor and spotlight BTWD events. Bike to work days/weeks can be a good time to highlight local bike-sharing services and programs.
Invitation: Email a short summary of the results of your organization's, company's, or jurisdiction's bike to work day/week program to Mark Wright at wright@actweb.org later in May (put BTWD in the subject line). We'll highlight a few stories in a future issue of ACT Connections.
Download National Bike Month materials here.
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| New York Times' Op-Ed Shares New Research on Social Interaction as Benefit of Commuting |
"Hello, Stranger," an opinion piece in the New York Times (Sunday, April 27) by Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton focuses on the benefits of talking to strangers as proven by new research conducted among commuters. Behavioral scientists Dunn and Norton approached Chicago commuters and provided incentives (Starbucks gift cards) in return for participation in an experiment conducted during their commute to assess the effects of talking to fellow commuters during their morning train or public bus trip.
Based on their research results, the opportunity for social contact--and the benefits it conveys--may be yet another reason to use public transportation. Read more here.
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| Register Now for the 2014 ACT International 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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Job Postings
Looking for a new job in TDM? New jobs have been posted to ACT's job board. |
Assistant Director for Customer Service, Marketing, and Outreach, University of Colorado
In support of Parking and Transportation Services' mission of supporting the university by maximizing campus access, the Assistant Director for Customer Service, Marketing, and Outreach works in a collaborative team environment to provide overall guidance on customer service orientation and initiatives; perform outreach to constituent groups on behalf of PTS; and create, maintain, manage and track effectiveness of social media, electronic and print publications. 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 Mark Wright, interim executive director, at wright@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 Mark Wright, interim executive director, at wright@actweb.org. |
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