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RACE TO EXCELLENCE 2011
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PROGRAMHosted by Julie Bond, BWC program manager
Announcement of Finalists
Presentations by:Phil Winters, Director, TDM program, CUTRJennifer Iley, BWC program coordinator
Presentation of Awards
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Managed by the National Center for Transit Research (NCTR) at the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR)
Internationally recognized University Research Center
Home of the TDM Listserv and Commuter Choice Certificate Program
At the University of South Florida, Tampa
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The Race to Excellence acknowledges the tremendous effort put forth by individuals and organizations alike who work in the
transportation demand management field or support transportation choices
across the country.
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Your Name Here
Bronze
SilverGold
Race to Excellence
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One• Recruit
Two• Promote
Three• Upgrade
or Offer
Four• Increase
Participation
Five
• Other
Evaluated on Five Achievements
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The Nominees Are:
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Bishop Ranch Transportation Association, San Ramon, CA
BLiNQ Media, New York, NY Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, VA
Central Arizona Project, Phoenix, AZGVF, King of Prussia, PAMayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Stanford University, Stanford, CAState of Arizona, Phoenix, AZSuburban Transit Network, Inc, Blue Bell, PAThe University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC Tindale‐Oliver & Associates, Tampa, FL
University of California, Irvine, CAUniversity of California, San Francisco, CAUniversity of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
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Presentations by BWC Team Members:
Phil Winters, Director TDM Program, CUTRJennifer Iley, BWC Program Coordinator
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Phil Winters Director
TDM ProgramCUTR
BWC Members are National Leaders
BWC Members are leaders working to provide solutions to increase the quality of life for employees through high level commuter benefit programs and earn a high return on investment for their employer.
Commuter benefit programs make good sense for the employer, the employee, the community and the nation as a whole.
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Fairfax County Government BWC Recognition Event
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Collier County, FLBWC Recognition Event
Lee County, FLBWC Recognition Event
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Jennifer Iley, Program
Coordinator, BWC
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
• Framed Recognition Certificate
• Peer‐to‐Peer Networking
• Race to Excellence Recognition
• Web Conferences and Virtual Training
+ Members Only access for on‐demand viewing
• One‐on‐One Assistance
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For qualified BWC members, using the BWC Logo provides recognition for Commitment
and Leadership.
Using the BWC Brand
Social Networking
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Web Conference Series
The BWC Web Conference Series is free for all members. Members receive a password to the “Members Only” page
and can view sessions on‐demand.
Topics include: Bikesharing, Carsharing, Commuter Benefits, Bicycle and Pedestrian Initiatives and more. . . .
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AND THE WINNERS ARE:
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SILVER LEVEL
BLiNQ Media, New York, NYBooz Allen Hamilton, McLean, VACentral Arizona Project, Phoenix, AZSuburban Transit Network, Blue Bell, PA
BLiNQ Media provides employees with a diverse package of Commuter Benefits that improve quality of life and help support work‐life challenges.
BLiNQ Media offers a significant Transit Benefit Subsidy program to employees, paying 100% of the monthly MTA cost.
Over 75% of employees at BLiNQ Media in New York City take advantage of their Transit Subsidy program.
BLiNQ provides an extensive and flexible Teleworking program.
Most recently BLiNQ has added a Commuter Options program through 511 NY Rideshare. Employees receive free Ridematching and door‐to‐door Transit Routes and are now eligible for Guaranteed Ride through 511 NY Rideshare.
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BLiNQ Media delivers break‐through Facebookadvertising results for agencies and big brands.
As the leading global innovator in social engagement advertising, BLiNQ Media delivers
rapid, scalable results through a blend of technology, experience and proprietary processes.
facebook | twitter | youtube | linkedin
2011 Race to ExcellenceSupporting Agency Accomplishments
Achievement 1:
TransNet assisted a variety of agencies during 2011 in establishing or re-establishing shuttle services for students, faculty, employees, tenants and the general public. The agencies include GVF Transportation, Montgomery County Community College, The Partnership Transportation Management Association and Brandywine Realty Trust.
Achievement 2:
Shuttle service ridership has grown significantly since implementation of the service or the development and implementation of new schedules
•Montgomery County Community College 124% Growth•Partnership Transportation Management Association36% Growth•Brandywine Realty Trust 34% Growth
Achievement 3:TransNet added the BWC logo and a link to our website.
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2011 Race to ExcellenceSupporting Agency Accomplishments
(Continued)
Achievement 4:
TransNet included an article in our October email newsletter to educate and possibly recruit additional employers. Although we have not recruited additional employers as this time, it is our goal for the coming year.
Achievement 5:
TransNet is the Montgomery County Coordinator for the Shared Ride and Persons with Disabilities Programs (PwD). Through the PwD Program, TransNet provides a critical link for consumers to employment using a coordinated transportation system of six contractors throughout the county.
TransNet offers Travel Training to our customers through our comprehensive travel training program lead by our in-house certified travel training expert. The training teaches consumers how to use Public Transit, plan a route and purchase a pass or tokens.
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LEARN ABOUT NEW TRAFFIC PATTERNS AFFECTING YOUR COMMUTE.
Sept 27th, 11:30a to 2pin the BAH Atrium!
Register for NuRide to Win prizes.
Get answers about on-going highway construction affecting your drive.
Discover commuting option that will save you time and money!
Carpooler Gas Cards: Registered carpoolers can receive up to $100 a year in gas cards, per person in the carpool. This is provided in $50 increments twice a year for as long as they are registered.
Vanpool: CAP provides a subsidy for vanpools at $225 per van per month.
Drawings: Registered alternative mode users are automatically entered in a quarterly drawing for $25 value prizes.
Information: We provide year round messages which are distributed to employees through bulletin board postings, electronic billboards, newsletters and email with trip reduction information.
Covered Parking: We have preferred covered parking spaces for alternate mode users. In Phoenix, Arizona where in the summer it can reach 120 degrees, this is a huge benefit.
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Guaranteed Ride Home Program: We provide a “Guaranteed Ride Home” for alternate mode users in the event of an unexpected emergency and need immediate transportation home or to a doctor’s office, etc. No limit on use, but is monitored for abuse.
Incentives: We offer bike racks, showers, and lockers for those who choose to bike or walk to work. Employees may also bring their bikes into their office, if space allows for it.
Social Events: We host a variety of social events so employees can come and meet their zip code friends. These events give them the opportunity to find out who is in their area and may want to carpool with. Most recent was an ice cream social, in which two carpools were formed.
Compressed Work‐Week: CAP moved to a 4‐day workweek for all employees effective June 2011. This is a Mon‐Thurs schedule.
GOLD LEVEL EMPLOYER/SUPPORTER
Bishop Ranch Transportation AssociationSan Ramon, CA
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MNState of Arizona, Phoenix, AZTindale‐Oliver & Associates, Tampa, FLGVF, King of Prussia, PA
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Bishop Ranch Transportation Association2011 Commuter Fairs & Events
• 1 Pre‐tax Commuter Benefits workshop for employers was hosted in April.
• 1 An All‐Day Bike to Work Energizer Station was hosted on May 12; ~ 600 participants.
• 497 employees were assisted at a large employer’s annual benefits fair in October.
• 378 employees were assisted at the annual Bishop Ranch Vendor Fair in October.
• 27 employee commuter events were hosted from January to October 2011.
Bishop Ranch Transportation AssociationHybrid/Electric & Preferential Carpool Parking Programs
• New Hybrid/Electric Vehicle and Preferential Carpool Parking Programs implemented Sept. 2011.
• Registration process facilitates awareness of the emergency guaranteed ride home program and enforcement.
• Minimum of two hybrid and two carpool spaces added near 30 building entrances.
• Spaces added according to demand at each campus.
• One electric charging station has been added at one campus; another in a more central location is in the planning stage.
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Mayo Clinic‐Rochester, MN
Upgraded and offered new commuter benefits Continue to partner with the City of Rochester, MN Department of
Transportation, and the Downtown Alliance Association, and an outside consulting firm looking at developing a TMA. (Transportation Management Association)
Looking at replacing bike racks that will utilize more U‐locks for security purposes.
Increased Employee Participation “Just Try It” Partnered with the City of Rochester, MN Department of
Transportation, and Rochester City Lines Transit and Commuter Bus service to encourage bus and bike ridership. (Drawings and gifts)
Presentations at department meetings through out the institution. Provide an overview of the busing and car pool programs.
Partnered with Rochester City Lines to promote bus ridership. Booths set up in the employee cafeteria's.
Ridership is up 9% with the average 1954 participants daily
Mayo Clinic‐Rochester, MN
Promoting the BWC logoParking & Transportation web siteEmployee Benefits FairNew Employee Orientation PresentationHave previous BWC Awards displayed in the Card Access Office where employees purchase their buses.Article in TWAM announcing Mayo Clinic has received the Best Work Places for Commuters award.
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Capitol Rideshare
State of Arizona Telework Program
Agency Liaison Services
State of Arizona
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Our social networking
Our Clean Air Campaign participation
Our Telework program participation
Our services for our employees
Our outreach to agencies and employees
With each passing year, we must find new ways to fine tune our message and increase participation.
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Tindale‐Oliver & Associates: Best Workplaces for Commuters
Dump the Pump CelebrationIM4 Transit Award
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Best Workplaces for Commuters:The 2011 Tindale‐Oliver Experience
• Launched Company‐Wide Telecommute Program
• Organized Employee Commuter Challenges• Break Free from Your SOV
• Dump the Pump Challenge 2011
• TOA Dump the Pump Comics Featured in HART Newsletter
• Featured in Tampa Bay Business Journal for Commuter Benefits Efforts
• Promoted BWC Designationo Twitter
o Facebook
o TOA Employee Handbook & Website
• As a TMA, GVF strives to be a “best workplaces for its employees” by offering numerous commuter benefits, as well as commuting alternatives. GVF implemented these benefits in order to offer a comprehensive employee benefit package, as well as retaining employees.
• We relocated our offices three years, therefore, we are now accessible to transit and offer amenities so the employees can bike to work. Additionally, telecommuting and flextime are available to help reduce GVF’s emissions, as well as saving the employee money and time spent commuting to work.
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• With GVF’s Bike to Work Challenge (http://www.gvfbiketowork.com/), we have prevented 111,765 CO2 emissions and saved 5,813 gallons of fuel over the last three years. During the challenge, cyclists were eligible for raffle prizes to encourage them to continue participating.
• This is just one program that GVF offers to its employees, as well as our partners and the public. During the 2011 Bike to Work Challenge, we had one employee participate.
GOLD LEVEL Universities
Stanford University, Stanford, CAUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, San FranciscoUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro University of South Florida, Tampa, FLVirginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
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Achievements1 & 2– Upgrade or offer new commuter benefits and increase employee participation in commuter benefits
Seasonal Promotions(Spring and Fall 2011)
‐Prizes to Commute Club members and those who use alternative transportation on a part‐time basis
Increase in Zipcar membership (Jan.—Oct. 2011)
‐Increased by 879 users from 3,372 (Jan.) to 4,251 (Oct.) ‐Up to over 40 cars (Sept.)‐2 new locations (from 15 to 17 locations)
Increase in Zimride users (Jan. ‐ Oct. 2011)
‐Increased by 510 users from 3,737 (Jan.) to 4,247 (Oct.)
Convenient Transit Pass Distribution (Dec. 2010‐Jan. 2011)
‐Free transit passes distributed to 1664 employees at 6 convenient locations around campus.‐First wide‐scale distribution of passes “in the field.”
Additional Outreach‐Commute articles included in Stanford University’s new employee orientation newsletter (Aug. – Oct. 2011)
‐Promotional banners placed throughout campus‐Car‐free email outreach to students(Sept. 2011)
Commute Club prizes• $3,500 grand prize• $1,000 vacation getaway• iPad 2s, iPhone 4S, iPods• Gift cards
Part-time Pledge prizes• $1,500 grand prize• iPad 2s and gift cards
Achievement 3 – Promote the BWC Brand and designation
Achievement 5 – Other accomplishments
Major Marguerite Route Changes(March 2011)
‐Minimized route redundancy and made system more efficient‐Eliminated more than 100,000 miles traveled annually
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations(July – Sept. 2011)
‐ Six new electric vehicle charging stations installed on campus
Bicycle Efforts(March—Oct. 2011)
‐First platinum‐level Bicycle Friendly University (League of American Bicyclists, March 2011)‐Bike to Work Day outreach and incentives (May 2011)‐Bicycle safety repair stands installed (Sept. 2011)
BWC logo prominently featured ‐On all 41 Stanford Marguerite buses, including two new diesel‐electric hybrid buses (photo below)‐Stanford P&TS and Stanford Sustainability websites‐Stanford Jobs website (image below)
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Average Vehicle Ridership AVR = 1.89 (highest for a
large employer in Southern California; top 2.6 % of all institutions)
2011 Awards 2011‐2015 Bicycle
Friendly University Silver designation – League of American Bicyclists
2011 American Society for Public Administration President’s Award –ZotWheels
2011 California College and University Police Chiefs Association Award of Distinction – Bait Bike
2011 MTA/OCTA/VCTC Rideshare Diamond Award
2010/2011 Reductions:VMT ‐ 23.5 million miles
reduced through TDM programs
GHG ‐ 16,329 metric tons
through TDM 950 metric tons from
technological improvements (lighting, signal timing / priority)
Financial Benefit: $2064 average yearly
savings for individuals in TDM programs
$21 million saved this year for the UCI community
Points of Pride: 2010/2011 54% of UCI employees use TDM(compared to only 26% average in 5‐county Southern California region) Switched 1380 people from drive alone to bike/walk in last 5 years ZotWheels – 1st automated bikeshare program in the Western United StatesUCI Shuttles ‐ 1.7 million boardings
Carpool Program
ZotWheelsAutomated Bikeshare
Bike SecurityCampaign
Campus Shuttle Service
Taco Tuesday Rides
University Pass
Bike Blog
Bike Fair
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TRANSPORTATIONSERVICES
• Shuttle routes: 15
• Operating shuttles: 57 (weekdays 5AM – 1AM)
• Annual shuttle boarding's: 2.3 million
• Annual transit passes sold: 19,800
(Clipper Card authorized seller)
• Vanpools in operation: 43
• Vanpool riders: 351
• Emergency Ride Home
• Bike Share & Bike Rental
• Bike to Work Shower program
• : for all fleet vehicles
• Electric charging stations: 7 total; 3 locations
• Bicycles: 834 racks; 5,452 registered bikes
• Commute Club: 5 buses, 110 riders
• Pretax Program Participants: 1,927
• • : 16 vehicles; 1,420 members; 28 departments
• • :1,597 members
• Reserved carpool/vanpool
stalls: 95
• AVR 2011: 2.23
• Daily Average Population on
Campus (2007): 23,817
• : for all
vehicles in the Vanpool program
Transportation Utilization
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UNCG POCAM UTOPIA
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University of South Florida, Tampa
Transportation Choices Meeting Diverse Needs
University of South Florida
• WeCar Carsharing
• Zimride Social Networking
• Priority Carpool Parking and Passes
• USF HART Transit Pass
• BullRunner Campus Shuttle
• NNTA – USF Public Private Partnership
• Bicycle Parking
• Borrow Our Bikes
• ERH for employees and students
• Compressed Work Week
• Telework
• Onsite Amenities
• Electric Charging Station
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Virginia Tech Alternative Transportation
• Commuter Alternative Program (CAP)– Carpool Program: with a minimum of 2 participants, you can purchase a
discounted parking permit. Split the cost of the permit and fuel with all riders in the car and each participant receives five free daily parking passes per semester and emergency ride home service.
– Bike, Bus, & Walk (BB&W): Register for BB&W and receive 15 daily parking passes per semester at ½ price and free emergency ride home service.
• Vanpool Program: Available to full‐time employees only. A minimum of six participants share the cost of a vanpool permit, fuel and a long‐term state van rental. Each participant receives five daily parking passes per semester and emergency ride home service.
• U Car Share: Vehicles are parked on campus and available for U Car Share members to rent by the hour. Fuel, insurance and mileage is included in a low, hourly rate. Departmental billing also available for university business use.
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Virginia Tech Alternative Transportation
• Subsidized Smart Way Bus passes: Virginia Tech employees and students can
purchase monthly Smart Way Bus passes at a 25% discount.
• Fare‐free Blacksburg Transit ridership: Employees and students can board
Blacksburg Transit fare‐free with the Hokie Passport (Virginia Tech ID card).
• Bicycle network improvements/advocacy: Installation of bicycle lanes/paths, bicycle policy, bicycle racks, bicycle education, etc.
• Active Commute Celebration: Annual event to celebrate alternate commuting
methods and inform campus of opportunities.
• Online Ride Board: Those interested in carpooling can post and/or find rides.
• Summer Bike Sale: Special discounts and model bicycles available for new students
during Freshman Orientation. Delivery or pick‐up of bicycles during move‐in.
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“Best of” Award
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2011 “Best of” Award
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Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for attending!
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