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2026 ACT NorCal TDM Summit

Spring Into TDM 2026: Northern California Chapter

Thursday, April 16, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (PDT)

Join us for a dynamic and forward-thinking summit that explores the full spectrum of Transportation Demand Management (TDM)—from policy and technology to equity and measurable outcomes. This year’s theme, TDM 360: From Insight to Impact, emphasizes the power of data-driven decision-making and the importance of turning insights into real-world change.

What to Expect

  • Comprehensive Discussions: Dive into the intersection of policy, technology, and equity, with a focus on creating actionable strategies.
  • Roundtables & Engagement: Participate in interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration and innovative thinking.
  • Creating a TDM City: Explore what it takes to build communities centered around sustainable mobility.
  • AI in TDM: Discover how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of transportation planning and management.
  • Parking Management: From bike parking and EV charging to land use and pre-tax benefits, we’ll tackle the evolving landscape of parking policies and practices.
  • Getting a Seat at the Table: Learn strategies for influencing decision-makers and ensuring TDM has a voice in planning conversations.

Registration Rates
 

Early bird 
Until Mar. 8

Regular
Mar 9. to event
Member  $135 $200
Non-member
Join & save!
$250 $325

Please note that scholarships are available!


Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 16

8:00 AM

Registration Opens


8:00 – 9:00 AM

Light Breakfast


9:00 – 9:10 AM

Welcome Presented by Chapter President


9:15 – 10:15 AM 

The Connected City: Mobility Hubs as the Heart of Community Access

Speakers include:

  • Danielle Elkins, Deputy Executive Director of Planning, Programs, and Policy, CCTA
  • Sophie Gabel-Scheinbaum, Regional Planner, MTC
  • Ernie Francestine, TDM Coordinator, City of Pittsburgh
  • Moderator TBA

10:30 – 11:45 AM

Parking Management: TDM’s powerful, secret weapon, exploring maximums, bundled, shared, time limits, pricing, EV charging and bikes

Speakers include: 

  • (Moderator) Lilia Scott,  Senior Program Manager, Transportation Planning, AECOM
  • Brian Canepa, Senior Principal, W-Trans
  • Ann Cheng, Founder/Principal, Ann Cheng Consulting, Parking Reform Network
  • Terri O’Connor, Principal, Planning, Alta Planning + Design
  • Chris Zamora, Senior VP, Propark Mobility

12:00 – 1:00 PM 

Lunch & Networking


1:15 – 2:15 PM 

Getting a Seat at the Table: Learn strategies for influencing decision-makers and ensuring TDM has a voice in planning conversations.

Speakers include: 

  • Brendon Harrington, Senior Director of Transportation, Google
  • Chinmay Malaviya, CEO, Ridepanda
  • Adina Levin, Executive Director, Seamless Bay Area
  • Moderator TBA

2:30 – 3:30 PM 

AI in TDM: Discover how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of transportation planning and management

Speakers include: 

  • (Moderator) Melissa Foley, Commute with Enterprise & President, ACT Northern California
  • Lufeng Lin, Sr. Transportation Business Analyst, LinkedIn
  • Adam Lenz, Head of Sustainability & Environment, Waymo
  • Zach Statham, Director of Customer Success, OneCommute 

3:30 – 4:00 PM

Wrap Up and Chapter Meeting


4:00 – 5:30 PM

Closing Reception (Networking)


Thank you to our Title Sponsors!


Thank you to our event sponsors! 

Golden Gate Bridge


Dumberton Bridge


Richmond Bridge

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Location Details

Bishop Ranch Roundhouse
Tenaya Conference Room
2600 Camino Ramon, Suite 100
San Ramon, CA 94583


Trip planner – This tool can be used even if you don’t plan on taking BART.
https://www.bart.gov/planner 

The red star marks the summit location.


Bike Parking –Store your bike in the Bishop Ranch Bike Shop, located at 2600 Camino Ramon and accessible through the Roundhouse Gym. Secure your bike safely with your own lock and use our free lockers (wait list applies). Register ahead of time.

https://tenants.bishopranch.com/connect/support-forms/bicycle-room-access-and-registration/


 Bikes on Transit

All buses have bicycles racks or storage areas, and all rail options allow bicycles free of charge.


 The Tenaya Room is located on the first floor.


 On-site parking – Free parking garage (lower level easiest). Park in the garage closest to the building with the red star.


EV Charging – Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is available throughout Bishop Ranch on the EV Connect network. Bishop Ranch 1, Bishop Ranch 3, and Bishop Ranch 15 all offer public level 2 EV charging.

ChargePoint electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at 2633 Camino Ramon (BR3) and BR2600.


Find a Carpool Partner provided by Crewz: https://crewz.co/r/rm2vd7


Bauer’s Shuttle Schedule – A sponsored shuttle will travel between BART West Dublin/Pleasanton stop and Bishop Ranch during these times.


 BART System Map & Options -

Take BART to Walnut Creek or Dublin/Pleasanton and board a Bishop Ranch Local or Express bus to the park. Bikes are allowed on all trains, except the lead car. 

BART has five lines: the Pittsburg/Bay Point (Yellow) line serves Walnut Creek north of Bishop Ranch and the Dublin/Pleasanton (Blue) line serves Dublin/Pleasanton BART south of Bishop Ranch. These stations provide direct and frequent local and express bus connections throughout the morning and evening commute. 

BART West Dublin / Pleasanton Station

6501 Golden Gate Drive, Dublin, CA 94568

 

BART from the Bay Area

North option: BART Blue-N to Dublin/Pleasanton and take the Bauer’s sponsored shuttle.

Or transfer to the County Connection Route 97X (7:20am departure) or Route 95X (7:30am), then arrive at Bishop Ranch.

*If you’re traveling from Berryessa/North San Jose, take the BART Green or Orange line and transfer to the BART Blue-N at the Bay Fair stop.

From Millbrae/South San Francisco/San Francisco/Berkley/Walnut Creek:

Fastest Route - BART Yellow Line to the Walnut Creek stop, then transfer to the County Connection Route 96X (7:15am departure) or Route 95X (7:30am departure), then arrive at Bishop Ranch.


ACE Rail Options –

The Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) offers four trains daily between the Central Valley and Pleasanton. The Bishop Ranch County Connection 92X Express meets these trains to provide a seamless car-free commute without congestion on I-205 and I-580. 

ACE Rail Station

4950 Pleasanton Avenue

Pleasanton, CA 94566 

 

ACE Rail from San Jose/Santa Clara/Great America/Fremont:

ACE Rail Eastbound and get off at Pleasanton (4950 Pleasanton Aveue, Pleasanton, CA 94566). Take the ACE 03 for a 6:48am arrival or ACE 05 for a 7:53am arrival. Transfer to the County Connection 92X ACE Express Route to Bishop Ranch. Or Routes 95x or 97x, depending on your arrival time.


Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART)

SMART offers passenger rail service in Sonoma and Marin counties. The 43 mile corridor includes 10 stations, from the Sonoma County Airport to Downtown San Rafael.


Ways to pay -


Bus Options –

https://tenants.bishopranch.com/transportation/bus/

Bishop Ranch tenants ride all County Connection buses free with a Bishop Ranch Bus Pass (BRECO/Clipper Card). The most popular express routes that serve Bishop Ranch include the 92X from the Pleasanton ACE Train station, the 95X and the 96X from Walnut Creek BART, and the 97X from Dublin/Pleasanton BART. Local routes serving Bishop Ranch include the 21 from Walnut Creek BART and the 35 from Dublin/Pleasanton BART.


SF Airport - 

BART at the airport: https://www.bart.gov/stations/sfia

BART at airport map

Google Options – public transit options from the airport

Fastest: BART Yellow-N Line to Walnut Creek BART stop. Transfer to County Connect 96x which stops at Bishop Ranch.

Google Map

To take our sponsored shuttle: BART Red-N Richmond and transfer to BART Blue-N at Balboa Park. Get off at Dublin/Pleasanton and take the Bauer’s sponsored shuttle.

Google Map


From the Sacramento & Northern Areas –

Soltrans - https://www.soltrans.org/

Amtrak - https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

https://www.amtrak.com/routes/gold-runner-train

Suisun-Fairfield stop: Take the Soltrans Green Line, then transfer to the Blue Line Express Bus in Fairfield. Take it to the Walnut Creek BART and transfer to the County Connection bus 96X, which stops at Bishop Ranch.

Martinez stop: Transfer to County Connect 98x then transfer to the County Connection Route 96X then arrive at Bishop Ranch.

Google Map Route

Thank you to our Title Sponsors!





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