FHWA TDM Workshop

We're excited to offer a great opportunity FOR LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES AND PRACTITIONERS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CONTEMPORARY TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) PLANNING AND WAYS TO INCREASE THE USE OF TDM MEASURES in the Greater PORTLAND region. The FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) will be delivering this ONE DAY, NO-COST WORKSHOP ON APRIL 26 AT THE GREATER PORTLAND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (GPCOG)/PORTLAND AREA COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM (PACTS). Those _ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ARE:_ * TRANSPORTATION PLANNERS * TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS * TRANSIT OPERATIONS STAFF * TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) PROFESSIONALS * OTHERS INTERESTED IN VEHICLE TRIP REDUCTION PLANNING _KEY WORKSHOP TAKEAWAYS_ – participants will: * Identify opportunities to broaden the scope of demand management beyond traditional alternative commute mode programs and to address emerging issues, such as shared mobility. * Identify how to build institutional capability to support effective demand management. * Develop an action plan for improving integration of demand management into existing and future planning activities. AGENDA OVERVIEW _MORNING:_ * Introduction to the Workshop * Overview about Demand Management/Executive Summary * TDM and Planning Integration in the Region: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Opportunities * Emerging Approaches, Strategies, and New Directions for Demand Management: Shared Mobility and Integrating TDM and Traffic Operations _LUNCH IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD _- purchase your own tasty take-out from nearby eateries and continue the conversation _AFTERNOON:_ * TDM and Planning Assessment Exercise * Discussion: Opportunities to Integrate Additional Demand Management into the Planning Efforts in the Region * Action Plan Development * Wrap-Up The WORKSHOP IS CO-sponsored by GPCOG [http://www.gpcog.org/], PACTS [http://www.pactsplan.org/], the Maine Division of the Federal Highway Administration [https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/mediv/],  and Cushman Transportation Consulting, LLC [http://www.sarahcushman.com].    FAQS   HOW CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH ANY QUESTIONS? For questions or more information, please contact WORKSHOP ORGANIZER, Sarah Cushman, via phone (207) 200-1910 or e-mail: sarah@sarahcushman.com    DO I HAVE TO BRING MY PRINTED TICKET TO THE EVENT? No, we'll have your information on hand - thanks!  Just bring either a bag lunch or a little lunch money to get some tasty takeout at a nearby eatery (within a couple minutes walk.)   CAN I UPDATE MY REGISTRATION INFORMATION? Yes, you can!   IS MY REGISTRATION FEE OR TICKET TRANSFERRABLE? You can transfer your ticket to another person - please just let the WORKSHOP ORGANIZER KNOW: sarah@sarahcushman.com    IS IT OK IF THE NAME ON MY TICKET OR REGISTRATION DOESN'T MATCH THE PERSON WHO ATTENDS? That's fine - please just let the organizer know via e-mail: sarah@sarahcushman.com