October 15, 2003

Using TDM to Manage Traffic at Special Events


The Urban Transportation Center (UTC) is pleased to announce our next professional development session offered via net conferencing. Partnering with the National Center for Transit Research's National TDM and Telework Clearinghouse at the University of South Florida and the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT), UTC will offer:

Date: October 15, 2003, Wednesday
Time: 1 PM
Location: Suite 340, Conference Room/412, S. Peoria/CUPPA Hall/Chicago, IL 60607.

Topic: Using TDM to Manage Traffic at Special Events

Abstract:
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies have been applied traditionally to solve problems associated with commute trips. The principles of TDM however can be used, in conjunction with traffic management strategies, to address congestion and parking concerns at venues that draw large number of spectators such as sporting, entertainment, and other special events.
The "Using TDM to Manage Traffic at Special Events" netconference will provide participants with an understanding of how TDM principles can apply to managing travel at event venues, the relationship of TDM and traffic management measures, and examples of where TDM/traffic management strategies have been used to manage traffic and parking effectively. Learn about this tool during a 1-hour session featuring Peter J. Valk, President, Transportation Management Services and Catherine Showalter, RIDES for Bay Area Commuters.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does a net conference work?
Participants hear the audio portion via a telephone call and simultaneously view the PowerPoint presentation via Internet. Participants will be able to ask questions of the presenters and express opinions via instant polling, all without leaving their area!

Why is UTC co-hosting this event?
We believe this net conference will expand Professional Development opportunities to Chicagoland transit practitioners, beyond those able to attend PD seminars at conferences. UTC, ACT, and NCTR are teaming up to provide additional training seminars and provide a means of reaching interested parties who are unable to travel and/or have niche interests. We'd welcome your thoughts on its value and effectiveness as well as suggestions for future topics.

What does it cost?
There is no charge to participate. NCTR National TDM and Telework Clearinghouse is making the net conference service available to UTC. ACT's Professional Development Committee is funding the 1-800 charges of the net conference.