Year in review: ACT Webinars
Webinars are a fantastic way to learn about the latest trends in TDM and hear from voices in ACT's greater community. This year, we've been thrilled to put on a fantastic set of sessions featuring subject matter experts from various sectors. Join us as we look back on our webinars from this year and check out any that you missed!
All Webinar Library content is free to members and any non-members who registered for them previously.
Shaping Tomorrow: Empowering Youth Through TDM
March 2024
Discover the importance of integrating TDM into the mindset of today's younger generation. Explore the strategies of two leading organizations as they engage students in reshaping commuting patterns and promoting sustainable transportation choices for the future. Uncover innovative techniques for driving behavioral change among the next generation, while navigating the challenges and meeting the needs of youth populations. Join us for an informative conversation on paving the way for a more sustainable future through proactive TDM initiatives.
Featured speakers include:
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Rachel DeCordoba, Program Manager, King County Metro
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Amy Thompson, SRTS Lead Coordinator, Boulder Valley School District
When Driving is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency
May 2024
One third of people living in the United States do not have a driver's license. The majority of involuntary nondrivers are disabled, lower income, unhoused, formerly incarcerated, undocumented immigrants, kids, young people, and the elderly. They are also largely invisible due to a mobility system designed almost exclusively for drivers.
During this event, Zivarts will explain that when the needs of involuntary nondrivers are viewed as essential to how we design our transportation systems and our communities, not only will we be able to more easily get where we need to go, but the changes will lead to healthier, climate-friendly communities for everyone.
Featured speakers include:
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Anna Zivarts author of When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency (Island Press, 2024)
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Kelli Refer, Executive Director, Move Redmond
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Abby Griffith, Bus Riders Unite! Coordinator, OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon.
Case Study: How UC Davis Brought Shared Micromobility to Campus
June 2024
The ACT Higher Ed Council invites you to a lively presentation featuring the successful micromobility pilot at UC Davis that provides shared e-bike and e-scooters to university students, staff, and the public. Learn how Davis – a city at the forefront of any-and-everything bikes – worked with UC Davis on a joint procurement, eventually selecting Spin to bring shared micromobility to campus. After 10 months of operation, Jeffrey Bruchez, UC Davis Active Modality Manager, will discuss how the shared agreement with the City was born; shared goals; lessons learned; and plans to grow and adapt the program for the future. Be sure to bring your questions for the Q&A!
Featured speakers include:
- Jeffrey Bruchez, Active Modality Manager, UC Davis
- Anna Walters, TDM Program Manager, Stanford Transportation,
Powering Corporate Commutes: A Deep Dive at Intuit
July 2024
Join our webinar designed for commuter transportation professionals interested in increasing convenience and efficiency in their commuter transportation program. This discussion will offer valuable insights on how Intuit's leading corporate commuter program is moving their employees with multiple modes like Fixed Route and Near Demand to achieve new levels of efficiency and rider satisfaction.
Participants will consider several important questions: What are the best practices for implementing new transportation technology? How can batch processing and automated scheduling support operational efficiency? How does smart scheduling of vehicle fleets impact costs and rider satisfaction? How can data be used to make decisions and run an efficient transportation program?
The webinar will feature industry expert, Tom Harrington, Global Commute Solutions Leader, at Intuit and will be moderated by David Chin, Product Manager at TripShot. They will discuss the successful implementation of flexible and efficient transportation technology and other components of a thriving corporate transportation system.
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Featured speakers include:
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Tom Harrington TDM-CP, Global Commute Solutions Leader, Intuit Workplace
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David Chin, MBA, PMP, Product Manager, TripShot
Safe School Trips from Coast to Coast
October 2024
Join the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT), Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), and the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) in a joint webinar sharing examples of great transportation projects near schools in Washington State, Ohio, and Washington, DC. Attendees will learn how strengthening partnerships with other transportation organizations can amplify great projects, get more people to use new infrastructure, and create safer streets for all.
Featured speakers include:
- Veronica Jarvis, Senior TDM Planner, Thurston Regional Planning Council
- Shelly Baldwin, Director, Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Co-Chair, Governors Highway Safety Association’s (GHSA) Equity and Engagement Committee
- Cary Bearn, Senior Program Manager, National Association of Transportation Officials (NACTO)
- Priscilla Ranjitkar, TDM for Schools Outreach Coordinator, Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning, Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) Member
New Year's Resolutions for People-First Organizations
December 2024
It's ACT's final webinar of the year! This exciting session is titled "New Year's Resolutions for People-First Organizations" and it will feature speakers: Kate Harrington of Movability, Mijay Pavon of Spare, Paul Merkey of Northwestern University, and Marissa Basile from WeDriveU.
Get a jump on 2025! Learn how you and your organization can reach your highest potential by creating environments where people thrive. Don't miss prizes, cheer and practical tips for the New Year!
- Leadership and communication essentials
- How to embrace advocacy, allyship, curiosity and community tips for inspiring future leaders in transportation
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Featured speakers include:
- [Moderator] Marissa Basile, Senior Director, Customer Success, WeDriveU
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Kate Harrington, Director of Outreach & Engagement, Movability
- Mijay Pavon, VP of People, Spare
- Paul Merkey, Associate Director of Transportation & Parking, Northwestern University