AT-A-Glance: ACT International Conference, August 29-September 1
The Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) International Conference heads to the west coast in 2010, arriving in Indian Wells, Calif. You'll want to join your transportation demand management colleagues and attend the intensive professional development training sessions, special sessions and our vendors featured in our Exhibit Hall and participate in the special TMA Summit Conference. The entire conference is held at the Renaissance Esmeralda Hotel that offers excellent conference rates and premier amenities.
Nestled at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in Indian Wells, Calif., is the Esmeralda Hotel. The hotel offers all the services and accommodations that one would expect from the "Desert's Finest Oasis." Guests of the hotel receive access to its special amenities and an experience they will never forget. Take advantage of ACT's special rate starting at $105 a night with the link below while our room block lasts.
The TMA Summit is intended to enrich the knowledge of TMA Directors and staff, Board Members, employer representatives, government officials and others who work in or with transportation management associations. The Summit will provide a thorough education for those new to the industry as well as the seasoned professionals It will reinforce the vital role TMAs play in implementing mobility and air quality programs.
ACT's training classes are designed to provide a thorough look at a key transportation demand management topic. You'll take away useful ideas and innovative concepts that can be applied back home the day you return. Once
you've decided to come to the conference, don't miss the opportunity to take one of these world-class training sessions.
These four hour sessions will inspire you with new perspectives and help you to learn valuable new skills. Make sure to sign up right away for the class you're interested in to reach the attendance level required for each class.
When it comes to getting to the conference hotel, there is a rideshare opportunity that is being provided free of charge to conference attendees, thanks to Zimride, a new ACT member. In fact, Zimride -- with its engineering and design teams - has developed a customized conference page.
The breakout session workshops are designed to provide attendees with vital information and by coming together in Indian Wells, CA you'll be on the frontlines of permanently changing national transportation policy at a time when issues like energy, clean air, congestion, and economic development dominate the national news and legislative discussions.
ACT 2010 International Conference Recreational Activities
In addition to the outstanding training sessions and invaluable speakers highlighting this year's ACT International Conference, we've arranged a number of Recreational Activities to ensure all conference attendees have the chance to experience the unique treasure that is Palm Springs and the surrounding area. Act fast! These sessions will fill up quickly.
In-House Dine-Arounds at the Esmeralda Hotel
Our ACT In-House Dine-Arounds are designed to inspire invaluable connections by making it easy to spend some quality time with old friends and new ones-all the while enjoying some of the finest dining experiences Indian Wells has to offer. Best of all, you won't even have to leave the Esmeralda Hotel! We have five fabulous dining options to choose from, so just as it is with ACT's training session menu, you're going to have to make some tough choices. Please confirm your In-House Dine Around selection by Tuesday, August 24.
Free Airport Shuttle Service from Palm Springs Airport
Are you flying into Palm Springs Airport? You can take advantage of the VPSI, Avego service to provide FREE airport transfer services to the Renaissance Esmeralda Hotel for ACT attendees using VPSI vanpool shuttles.
To assure a space is reserved to provide transportation to and from the airport, you must complete the trip request in advance of your arrival below:
Take an extra 10% off the lowest publicly available daily and weekly rates at any Southern California Enterprise location. Whether you go to www.enterprise.com or book over the phone - just remember to use the reference code L32F070.
