The Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT), as part of its effort to establish the first certification program for Transportation Demand Management professionals, has announced the appointment of the first members to the Certification Board of Trustees. Local transportation executive Debbie Henry of The TMA Group has been appointed to the Board.
As the certification program’s governing body, Trustees will immediately take on the task of finalizing the development of the certification program’s policies, procedures, and exam.
The role and importance of the TDM professional has continued to expand as communities and private employers deal with increased congestion in urban cores, mobility challenges in rural and developing regions, the growth of new business districts, shifting commuter patterns, demand for convenience, and the development of technologies that have created more mobility options. This certification program will lay the foundation for ensuring that highly qualified individuals are available to meet the challenge of addressing the diverse needs of commuters, communities, and employers.
“Certification has long been sought by TDM professionals working to advance commuter programs and mobility services within their communities and work sites”, stated David Straus, Executive Director. “I am honored to welcome and introduce our Trustees, who together, bring decades of experience and leadership within the TDM industry to lead this important program.”
In addition to Debbie Henry of TMA Group, individuals appointed by the ACT Board of Directors to serve as Trustees, include:
Jessica Alba, Stanford University
Aaron Gaul, UrbanTrans
Chris Hagelin, City of Boulder
Daniel Kaempff, Metro
Andrea Leary, Northeast Transit Planning & Management
David Lieb, Walker Consultants
Malika Reed Wilkins, Atlanta Regional Commission
Peggy Schwartz, TAP
Kristin Slaton, AECOM
The first TDM Certification Exam is expected to be held in the fall of 2019.
ABOUT ACT
The Association for Commuter Transportation is the premier organization and leading advocate for commuter transportation and transportation demand management (TDM) professionals. ACT strives to create an efficient multimodal transportation system by empowering the people, places, and organizations working to advance TDM in order to improve the quality of life of commuters, enhance the livability of communities, and stimulate economic activity.
