Julie M. Bond, MPA
Senior Research Associate
Center for Urban Transportation Research
Resources for
Every TDM
Professional
Presentation Overview
Other Resources
Commuter Choice Training Certificate
Best Workplaces for Commuters
National TDM & Telework Clearinghouse
ACT Resources
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.
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
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
National TDM and Telework Clearinghouse
National Center for Transit Research (NCTR)
at the University of South Florida
http://www.nctr.usf.edu/clearinghouse/
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
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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?
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
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
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
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
• 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
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 Employer Commute 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
Social Marketing in Transportation Certificate Program
http://www.commuterservices.com/training/social-marketing-in-transportation-certificate/
March 25-27, 2015 Orlando, FL http://www.commuterservices.com/events/re
gistration-2015-commuter-choice-summit/
Subscribe to CUTR Communications, view the schedule, and get connected at www.cutr.usf.edu
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
www.trb-tdm.org
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
National Center for Transit
Research (NCTR) @
CUTR
University of South Florida
www.bestworkplaces.org
Best Workplaces for CommutersSM
BWC Members are Leaders
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
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
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
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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
www.bestworkplaces.org
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BWC Help Desk
• Ask questions/receive answers
• Browse by subject or keyword
• Read Case Studies
BWC Help Desk
BWC Employers offer Innovative Solutions
Car Sharing
Emergency Ride Home
Bike Sharing
Other Resources
• Online TDM Encyclopedia – Victoria Transport Policy Institute
– www.vtpi.org/TDM
• FHWA Office of Operations
– http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/tdm/index.htm
• 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
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
ACT Members Only
ACT
Annual Report
Searchable Membership
Directory
Bulletin Board
Event Calendar
Public Policy Updates
Board and Leadership Information
www.actweb.org
• 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.
online tutorials
creative resources
online exhibit
blog
•Submit content
How you can participate . . .
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: [email protected]
Direct Line: 813.974.9799
www.bestworkplaces.org