[Published November 16, 2022]
The Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) recently recognized Stanford Transportation with the 2022 TDM University Excellence Award for its efforts in addressing commuter transportation initiatives, and promoting the benefits of its Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program on the Stanford and Redwood City campuses.
Stanford joined the esteemed company of the following recipients who were also recognized for exemplary leadership and practice of TDM:
- Employer: Google
- Metropolitan Planning Organization: Atlanta Regional Commission
- Municipality: Washington, DC
- Transportation Provider: WeDriveU, Inc.
- Innovation & Technology: Rideamigos
- Advocacy: Veronica Jarvis
- Leadership: Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR)
Jeff Olschwang, Stanford Transportation’s Director of Communications, accepted the award at the 2022 TDM Forum. “We’re honored to be recognized among the nation’s leading companies, universities, and public agencies that understand the importance of improving commuter options in an effort to improve quality of life for commuters and sustainability for the planet,” said Olschwang.
from Maureen Farrell, ACT board member and David Straus, ACT executive director.
ACT recognized Stanford’s innovative sustainable transportation programs which enable the university to achieve its "No Net New Commute Trips” goal including:
- Free Marguerite shuttle
- Resilient Bike program with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Ridesharing programs
- Commute incentive programs
- Free and discounted transit
- Car sharing
“Stanford continues to be at the forefront of the most comprehensive sustainable transportation offerings,” said Stanford Transportation Executive Director Brian Shaw. “We appreciate that ACT recognizes our efforts to serve the Stanford community, along with our department’s ability to adapt and pivot quickly to demand changes.”
