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ACT Int'l Conference
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Mobility Summit a Success
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More than 200 participants gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the
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Congressman Earl Blumenauer addresses the 2014 Innovation in Mobility Public Policy Summit
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2014 Innovation in Mobility Public Policy Summit. There, they shared insights and case study examples of cutting-edge practices and focused on the need for public policy to keep pace with innovation.
Thanks to ACT Government Relations Specialist Jason Pavluchuk for planning and emceeing the program, as well as to ACT Treasurer Chris Simmons for all his hard work on the event.
Thanks also to our co-hosts: Mobility Lab, Shared Use Mobility Center, Transit Center, and UC Berkeley's Transportation Sustainability Research Center.
Watch for a special issue of ACT Connections next week devoted exclusively to the Summit.
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| Enterprise Commits to Top ACT Patron Level |
ACT welcomes Enterprise Rideshare as the exclusive Palladium Patron for 2014. The $25,000 commitment to ACT's top sponsorship level is greatly appreciated by the association. 
"When we created the new Palladium category in the Patron program, we hoped an ACT member would step forward quickly to claim the exclusive benefits that accompany this level of commitment," said ACT President Josh Kavanagh. "Our sincere thanks go to Enterprise for its leadership and dedication in supporting the association at this level. This shows that ACT really is entering a new era."
Watch for an email in the near future dedicated to spotlighting our newest Patron. Learn about other ACT Patron levels at actweb.org (PDF).
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Change Management Expert Doug Lipp Set to Wow
ACT International Conference Attendees in August
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Get the knowledge and know-how to manage change in new and positive ways, even when you aren't holding the reins. Hear change management expert Doug Lipp share strategies and techniques you won't want to miss in his Monday morning keynote address at the 2014 ACT Conference in San Francisco, August 2-6.
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Lipp helped shape Disney University's world-famous customer service training, and has inspired audiences worldwide with his words, wit, and wisdom. His keynote is sure to be memorable.
"I heard Doug speak at the California Transit Association (CTA) conference last fall," said Diana Kotler, executive director, Anaheim Transportation Network. "He received a standing ovation at the end of his presentation! He is dynamic, engaging, and will be of great benefit to our organization. Doug's message transcends disciplines."
Register for the ACT 2014 Conference today to save your spot at this not-to-be-missed event for mobility professionals. Save $100 with early registration rates through July 11.
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| 2014 ACT Awards Nominations Due June 27 | |
Be sure to get your online nominations in by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Friday, June 27, 2014, for the people and programs you'd like to see recognized with an ACT award. ACT's awards celebrate and recognize the remarkable work done by transportation demand management professionals.
Award categories include:
- Bob Owens TDM Champion
- Cathy Cole Memorial Award for Telework
- Emerging Leader in TDM
- ETC Champion
- Outstanding TMA
- Excellence in Scholarship
- Excellence in Advocacy
- Marketing and Outreach
Visit the 2014 Annual Awards page at actweb.org for award category descriptions and links to each award's nomination form.
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| Conference Sponsorships Offer Great Value |
ACT appreciates the support of all its sponsors. For companies and organizations eager to partner with ACT in service to commuter transportation professionals, here are conference-only sponsorship categories for 2014:
- Pacific Splash Level $10,000
- Golden Gate Level $5,000
- Cable Car Deluxe Level $3,500
- Cable Car Level $3,000
- Conference Bags $1,500
- Promotional Item $250
Special Event Sponsors
- Welcome Reception: $3,500
- Awards Breakfast: $2,500
- Refreshment Breaks: $1,500 per break
Click here to visit our event sponsor page at actweb.org for benefits and details, and download the PDF sponsorship opportunity brochure/form.
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| IPI Recognizes Josh Kavanagh, CAPP | |
The International Parking Institute (IPI) named ACT President Josh Kavanagh,  CAPP, director of University of Washington Transportation Services, its 2014 Parking Professional of the Year. IPI spotlighted Kavanagh for many accomplishments, noting in particular that, in just four years, he assembled a first-rate team and took the program to a new level. He implemented a new business model and built a $16 million reserve, allowing strategic reinvestment when many were cutting services. He also was a primary contributor to a 2011 resource allocation and funding strategy that saved 600,000 hours of transit service per year in King County, Washington, for the last several years. See more details here.
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| Mark Wright Selected as ACT Executive Director | |
The word "interim" was removed from Mark Wright's title last week when he was selected to serve as ACT's full-time executive director. IPI Executive Director Shawn Conrad, CAE, announced the decision to the ACT board of directors earlier this month.
"I'm happy to have this opportunity to once again serve ACT and its membership during this exciting time in the association's history," said Mark. "Let's work together to have an outstanding ACT International Conference in San Francisco and move forward toward continued success into the future."
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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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