Media Kit
Association for Commuter Transportation
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.
ACT is a membership trade organization where Transportation Demand Management (TDM) & mobility professionals connect, learn, and lead.
ACT by the Numbers
1,500+Members |
484Organizations |
XCountries |
Topics of Interest
Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Commuter Transportation
Commuting Trends
Parking
Congestion
Mobility for Major Events
Commuter Tax Benefits
Transportation Policy
Sustainable Transportation
Public transit
Carpooling
Micromobility
Leadership Available for Interview
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David has the great pleasure of serving as Executive Director of the Association for Commuter Transportation, the premier organization for TDM and sustainable mobility professionals to connect, learn, and lead. With more than 25 years of experience and leadership in the field, David brings a deep understanding of and commitment to the issues and challenges facing TDM professionals and the organizations they serve. On behalf of ACT's members around the globe, David envisions a future where all people have choices in how they choose to travel. He takes great joy in leading ACT's efforts to advance the careers of TDM professionals, strengthen TDM programs, and advocate for effective TDM policies that improve our quality of life and the livability of our communities. A native of Oregon, David has a degree in Community Development from Portland State University and received a Certificate in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from Boston University. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, is the proud father of three. |
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Assets and brand notes
- ACT should first be introduced as "the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT)," then referenced as ACT in further mentions
- ACT is pronounced like "act," not "A-C-T"
- TDM should first be introduced as "Transportation Demand Management (TDM)," then referenced as TDM in further mentions
- Upon first mention, ACT's definition of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) should be included
- Transportation Demand Management should be capitalized
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ACT logo should always include the swoosh and words "Association for Commuter Transportation" unless specifically approved by staff.
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Learn more about ACT and TDM
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Read ACT's latest annual report. |
Read the Global TDM Impact Report Read an annual publication spotlighting TDM programs and their measurable impact from around the globe. |
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