[Published: Oct. 12, 2020]

The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) recognized Stanford Transportation as an outstanding program in parking, transportation, and mobility. 

In summer 2020, IPMI recognized Stanford Transportation for its innovative efforts to assist Stanford commuters relocating to the Stanford Redwood City (SRWC) campus. The outreach effort incorporated a commute resilience campaign and included new resources and events to help commuters choose and adjust to their new commutes. 

With an award titled “Mobility Marketing Program,” IPMI featured Stanford Transportation’s effort and highlighted the following initiatives: 

  1. IPMI AwardEngaging with commuters through various surveys and events, such as “Try Your Commute Days,” First Friday commute events, and bike registration at the new campus. 
  2. Furthering transparency by creating a monthly SRWC email newsletter with shuttle updates, garage safety tips, commute options, alternative transportation details, and more. 
  3. Asking commuters to provide commute resilience tips and tricks and receiving over 1,000 entries that were highlighted in subsequent communications. 

“Stanford did something it has never done before. The university opened a new campus, Stanford Redwood City, five miles away from its original campus and moved 2,200 Stanford employees to its new worksite—including most of our transportation staff.” Executive Director Brian Shaw said. “The transition for our transportation program’s and employees’ commutes was successful, and we appreciate that IPMI recognized our effort to serve the Stanford community.”

Transportation Policy Manager Jessica Alba recognized as 2020 TDM Champion

The ACT National Board President and the Executive Committee recognized Stanford’s transportation policy manager, Jessica Alba as a committed member who has made significant contributions to the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) industry and profession. 

Portrait of J. Alba“For the past 18 months, Jessica has taken on  one of the most important roles in this association as Chair of the Certification Board of Trustees,” said Connie McGee, ACT President. “With her leadership, ACT is on the brink of bringing a new level of professionalism to TDM. Jessica has provided great leadership to the Certification Board of Trustees, keeping the group focused on the goal of launching the TDM-CP exam, a goal of ACT’s since the start of the organization 35 years ago.”