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Greetings!

During times like now, I think of the BenjaminFranklin quote "out of adversity comesopportunity". This could never be morerelevant, as we continue to make our waythrough the pandemic that has turned everyaspect of our lives upside down. We mustfind the opportunities that get presented to usduring these challenging times and makethem a reality.

As a professional association, ACT'straditional programs and services that bring our members and TDMprofessionals together for in-person learning and networking, aresimply not possible. Instead, we have looked for new ways to addressthe needs of our members and commuters.

ACT launched a virtual discussion series, which has averaged over125 participants each week to discuss a variety of issues related to theimpacts of COVID-19. While we will host its final gathering on June 5th,we will relaunch the program after the summer as a permanentaddition to ACT's member services.

Two task forces were formed based on member interest to dive deeperinto addressing the impacts of COVID-19 on commuting. One, focusedon developing a resource material to Support Commuters Returning toWork During COVID-19, which was released on May 27th and is a freeresource available on ACT's website.

The other is developing a national survey to gather information fromcommuters on potential mode shift and perceptions of safety as theystart to plan their return to their worksites. This survey tool will beavailable for all members to utilize with the hopes of gatheringsignificant data that will help employers and communities understandthe needs of commuters.

Finally, it is with great excitement to report that ACT has succeeded informally introducing our MORE Through TDM Act in Congress.Introduced by Rep. Lipinski (D-IL), the bill now has three additional co-sponsors. I encourage all TDM professionals to learn more about howyou can help advance this important piece of legislation.

We understand that some of our members may be dealing with theirown challenges during this time. Please reach out to us if there isanything that we might be able to do to assist you and yourorganization through this unique period.

Best regards,

David StrausExecutive Director

New COVID-19 Resource to Support CommutersAs public health concerns remain elevated during

the COVID-19 pandemic, it is understandablethat commuters might turn to single-occupancyvehicles to preserve their personal health andcontinue physical distancing when worksitesreopen. To better support commuters returning towork, ACT gathered a team of TDMprofessionals to evaluate and present keyrecommendations by mode for employers,transportation service providers, and commuters.

We hope this document can serve as a valuableresource over the coming months as millions ofworkers return to the workplace.

ACT fully supports sharing this resourcewithin your communities. Tag us at

@actnational on all platforms and use thehastags:

#SupportCommuters#COVID19

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ACT International Conference Goes VirtualRegistration Opens Monday, June 1

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic andafter careful review with ACT’s Board ofDirectors, we have made the difficult decision tocancel the 2020 in-person InternationalConference that was scheduled to take placeAug. 2-5 in Denver, CO to ensure the health andsafety of our members and guests. ACT will hosta virtual conference August 3rd - 5th.

The virtual event will include the same greatkeynote speakers, 30+ sessions featuring over75 unique presentations, exhibit hall, ACTNational Awards Ceremony, and live networkingthat was planned for Denver.

ACT Recognizes First Group of TDM-CP

Last week, ACT recognized the first 26 individuals certified as TDM professionals. These individualspassed the TDM certification beta exam in February 2020, proving their proficiency and broadknowledge of TDM industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Upon passing the exam,individuals are exclusively authorized to use the registered post-nominal TDM-CP.

The first round of the TDM-CP exams open to the public will be conducted between September 14thand October 2nd, 2020. Applications for those exams will open up soon. Interested candidates areencouraged to download and review the Candidates Handbook, which includes an overview of theprocess and suggested study materials.

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Executive Spotlight: Robin Mack, Mack GlobalMack Global is a complete telework solutionsprovider offering consulting services on teleworkprogram implementation and expansion. We helpleaders make lasting, distinctive and substantialimprovements to the performance of theirorganization by helping them plan, implement,manage, and measure their telework program.

What are you and your organization seekingto achieve? Our goal has always been to help organizationswork successfully ‘outside the office box’. Withthe COVID-19 pandemic, our goal is to ensureorganizations are able to...

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Upcoming ACTivities

Webinar Today!Safe Shuttle Operations: Keeping fleetsclean and safe for riders post COVID-19

ACT members register for free and nonmemberscan take 50% off with the code ACT_CARES.Join us today, 5/28 at 2pm EST !

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New Virtual Discussion Topics!

5/29: Utilizing Parking to Incentivize Employeesto Use Alternative Modes

6/5: COVID-19 and TDM - Your Choice!

These will be the last two virtual discussion callswe host before taking a hiatus to prepare for theInternational Conference. No worries though,we'll be back in August to start the conversationagain!

These interactive discussions are exclusive toACT members. Join ACT today!

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ACT National Board of Directors NominationsOn June 10th, nominations will open for ACT'sNational Board of Directors and Officerspositions. Serving on the National Board is anopportunity to provide leadership for not just ACTbut the TDM industry. As a board member, youwill participate in leading the implementation ofACT's strategic plan, that aims to grow theassociation's membership, enhance the value ofmembership, and increase our impact on publicpolicy. There will be six (6) seats open on theBoard of Directors.

In addition to the six Board seats, nominationswill also be open for ACT's four officer positions:President, Vice President, Secretary, andTreasurer.

All members with an interest in actively engagingin the advancement of ACT are encouraged tosubmit a nomination. Ideal candidates will haveprevious experience in board leadership, activeinvolvement in ACT, and a desire to help moveus forward.

Getting To Know: Ariadne Scott, Stanford UniversityIn her role at Stanford Transportation, AriadneScott serves as the Assistant Director of ActiveMobility and is responsible for the BicycleProgram on the 8,000-acre campus. Stanford,which has over 13,000 bicyclists on campusdaily, was designated the first Platinum LevelBicycle Friendly University (BFU) by the Leagueof American Bicyclists in 2011 and last yearreceived its third Platinum BFU award (2019-23).In 2019, 19 percent of university commuters rodea bike to work or school.

What brought you to TDM? How did you getinvolved in the field?After college, I travelled to Europe and landed inZermatt, Switzerland, one of the first car-free

cities in the world, and was committed to livingcar-free—20+ years to date! Zermatt wasfollowed by visiting Cuba during the Soviet oilembargo and witnessing a cycling revolution.Both experiences created a blueprint of how Iwanted to contribute to energy independence andmobility. After a decade working in the bicycleindustry as an Advocacy Director for SpecializedBicycles, I transitioned to the...

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Members On The MoveWelcome to On the Move, where we recognizeACT members earning promotions, entering newpositions, and other new employmentopportunities. Submit announcements to AmandaBrangwynne at abrangwynne@actweb.org.

Danny Silva has started a new position atMetropia as Mobility Partnerships Manager.

We Want to Hear From YouIs there an effective TDM program in yourcommunity? Are you passionate aboutmicromobility or the role of AVs? Do you have aunique viewpoint on the role of TDM that youwould like to share with others? No matter thetopic, we want to hear from you! Share yourstories and ideas about TDM and we will featureit in a Connections Newsletter and on the ACTwebsite news page.

Contributions can be sent to AmandaBrangwynne (abrangwynne@actweb.org) andscheduled for the next available publication.

Membership

Welcome New Members!Serena Anderson Anna Dragovich Dave Nash

Miami Valley Regional PlanningCommission

Michael AndersonBauer's Intelligent Transportation

Brandi BeekerOrange County PublicTransportation

Marilyn Bryant

Christina CastanoVia Transportation

Michael ChungCity of Toronto

Pamela ClarkClark Concepts, LLC

Gerard ClarkeTransitScreen

Adele ClementsEmory University/Clifton CorridorTMA

James CooperTransWest

Daniel CurrierVermont Agency ofTransportation

Jeff DaileyCTRMA

Indiana University

Peter Eakland

Krista EichbaumNelsonNygaard

Emilia EldridgeUniversity of Arizona Parking &Transportation

Rui FernandesBusup USA Mobility Inc.

Dominic HaighTrakk, Inc.

Laura HenryMiami Valley Regional PlanningCommission

Elizabeth JessupTransWest

Korrea JohnstonClark Concepts, LLC

Thibaud KistlerBusup USA Mobility Inc.

Greg MoellerMCAQ-TRP

Li MuralikrishnanPanasonic Avionics

LinkedIn

Shawntea RobertsonTransWest

Sara RobinsonTransWest

Kristen SmithMCAQ-TRP

William StathamOneCommute.com

Kim StemshornCity of Toronto

Alec SummersTrakk, Inc.

Jeff TennysonTransWest

Maria TimofeyevaLinkedIn

Robert WaltonTowson University

William WheelerBlack Tie Transportation

Morgan WohlbrandtMCAQ-TRP

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