TDM Delegation to the UK: Mobility Solutions for Major Events and Venues
London, UK and Manchester, UK
ACT is pleased to announce an exciting member opportunity to join a delegation of TDM professionals from the United States to the United Kingdom from March 24-28, 2025. This delegation is being planned and coordinated in partnership with Modeshift, an organization supporting TDM professionals and organizations in the UK.
Why Attend?
This delegation trip will connect ACT members with world-class stadium facilities, event management organizations, transportation agencies, and public officials leading efforts to advance innovative mobility solutions for sporting events, concerts, and global celebrations.
Delegates will gain valuable insights to improve transportation options within their communities, whether you might be planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games, major concerts and sporting events, or large-scale gatherings. Don’t miss this chance to bring back leading solutions for your future event transportation planning!
Participants will learn about and discuss strategies on:
- promoting multi-modal transportation options and TDM
- leveraging new technologies for trip planning and ridesharing
- Regional coordination and planning
- Role of permitting and local ordinances
- implementing effective marketing and communications
- Private sector engagement and coordination
Attendees will be encouraged to participate in post event presentations and updates to the broader ACT membership to ensure that information gathered is shared with others. This will include a full-track on special event planning at this year's TDM Forum in Portland, Oregon, in October.
Virtual Pre-Trip Meeting
Delegates are invited to attend a pre-trip meeting on March 14 at 2 p.m. (eastern). Details to follow.
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Credits | Price |
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Member
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20.00 (TDM-CP) | $600.00 |
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Non-member
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20.00 (TDM-CP) | $950.00 |
Tentative Itinerary
(Subject to change as details become finalized)
Monday, March 24
Delegation Kick-off - Hamilton House, London
- Introduction to Modeshift
- Overview of the week
Venue Visit: Wembley Stadium
- Meeting with External Operations Team
- Tour of stadium
- England National football game vs Latvia (included)
Tuesday, March 25
Meetings with Transportation Agencies & Leaders
- In the Round - TDM and Major Events
- Transport for London
- Great Western Railway
Venue Visit: Olympic Park
- Meeting with Spectator Management Team
- London Olympics 2012
Networking Social
- Modeshift
Wednesday, March 26
Venue Visit: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Meeting with Stadium Management
Meeting: Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Association
Networking Social
- Urban Mobility Partnership
Thursday, March 27
National STARS Summit - The Royal Society, London
Meeting: UK Department of Transport
- Ellen Cumber, Integrated National Transport Strategy
Friday, March 28
Travel to Manchester
Meeting: Transport for Greater Manchester
- Steve Gilholme, Event Transport Management
Venue Visit:
- Manchester City Stadium Campus (TBC)
Activity:
- Active Travel Infrastructure & Group Bicycle Ride
Travel back to London or option to fly back to the United States from Manchester
ACT has identified the following hotels located near our meeting points in London for your consideration. Hotel reservations are the responsibility of participants. You may consider other options as needed, but we request that you stay in the general vicinity of Trafalgar Square.
The following options are in the range of $200-$300 per night:
For More Information:
Delegation Details
Dates: Monday, March 24 (2:00 p.m.) to Friday, March 28 (~8 p.m.)
Participants should plan to arrive in London by noon on March 24 to ensure on-time attendance for our Kick-off meeting. Participants will have the opportunity to fly back to the United States from either Manchester or London.
Location: London, UK and Manchester, UK
Hotels: Hotel reservations are the responsibility of event participants.
Participation Fee:
- $600 (Member)
- $950 (Non-member) Limited availability, interested parties can contact David Straus
- Fee includes hosted events, meetings, and local travel.
Event attendance qualifies for 20 TDM-CP credits.