TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR ASSOCIATION WEBINAR 2014 Clean Air Campaign Awards July 2014
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Overview News and updates Clean Air Campaign Awards Recap Q & A 3
Bike to the Ballpark Friday, August 8, 6:40 game Happy hour Group ride Valet bike parking at Chase Field $12 left field bleachers (regularly $22) For details find Phoenix Spokes People on Facebook or email jimperial@dbacks.com 4
Rideshare Month 2014 Kickoff event Friday, September 26 at CityScape downtown Phoenix Rideshare Month October 1-31 Employer challenge October 5-11 Win prizes, have fun! More details in the fall 2014 kit coming soon! 5
First Track Celebration Saturday, July 12 Celebrated halfway point of rail being embedded into the trackway near 19 th Avenue & Dunlap Elected-officials joined in the festivities Refreshments and carnival games for the community to enjoy 6
High Pollution Advisory Update Summer high pollution advisories to date (April 1 - September 30, 2014) July 23 - Ozone July 4 Ozone July 3 Ozone and Particulate Matter -10 June 6 Ozone 7
July Telework Contest Contest Details: Register at ShareTheRide.com Track your telework days between July 1 31 Win a $100 gift card for home office supplies Call 602.262.RIDE or contact your Commute Solutions representative for assistance 8
Visual Changes to Transit Passes To assist with easily identifying different pass types, new transit passes will have different colored images on the front. Current passes are still honored and will take a while to deplete. Platinum Pass cards are not affected by this change. 9
Dump the Pump Results Thanks to all who participated in this year's Dump the Pump contest. From Avondale to Queen Creek, 1,038 people pledged to dump the pump online and took an alternative mode of transportation Congratulations to the winner, Robin M., a daily bus rider from Surprise, AZ. Robin won a staycation 10
Clean Air Campaign Awards and Luncheon 11
Master of Ceremonies Sean McLaughlin News Anchor CBS-5 News Seven-time Emmy award winning journalist. Served as a meteorologist for CBS, MSNBC and NBC s Weekend Today Has covered presidential inaugurations, multiple space shuttle launches, Olympic Games and several Super Bowls. 12
Entertainment & Keynote Speaker Invitations and registration details coming soon! 13
Nominations Forms have been mailed and are available online For employers in the Trip Reduction Program (TRP) Self-nomination encouraged and multiple submissions ok For projects or programs that occurred between August 1, 2013 and July 31, 2014 14
Outstanding Transportation Coordinator 50-149 employees 150-499 employees 500+ employees Public Employer (government agencies, cities) 500+ employees Private Employer Criteria: Effectively reduced drive-alone trips and/or increased awareness Improved a neglected or ineffective TRP program Saved the company money, developed new programs 15
Outstanding Trip Reduction Program 50-149 employees 150-499 employees 500+ employees Public Employer (government agencies) 500+ employees Private Employer Criteria: Comprehensive, well-implemented program Good documentation Demonstrable results 16
Outstanding Leadership For CEOs, CFOs, Managers, Mayors, City Council members, etc. Demonstrated strong support for employees and/or constituents transportation and clean air needs. 17
Outstanding Marketing and Creativity Electronic and/or print media Event under $500 Event over $500 Criteria: Extended, themed campaign Specific, time-sensitive event Clearly increased employee awareness and/or participation 18
Outstanding Bike Program Bike events or amenities Criteria: Implemented an outstanding bike program that encouraged employees to bike to work or for short trips Provided amenities for bicyclists such as bike lockers, showers, refurbished or new bikes and repair programs as well as subsidies 19
Outstanding Commuters Transit (bus and/or light rail) Carpooler or vanpooler Bicyclist or walker Multi-Modal (uses at least two transportation modes or a unique mode to commute) Criteria: Consistent user Goes above and beyond Contribute to the environment 20
Maricopa Association of Governments Livable Communities Awarded to municipalities, developers and employers who have made the community more livable Transit-oriented development, bike/ pedestrian facilities, streetscapes Increased livability and sustainability 21
Maricopa County Air Quality Excellence For an individual or organization currently participating in TRP that has demonstrated initiative, leadership or accomplishment resulting in a substantive and long-term air quality benefit. Identify the major accomplishments Describe the measureable benefits and resulting efforts made to improve air quality If appropriate, identify aspects of efforts that may be replicated by other organizations If appropriate, explain how efforts have been sustainable Include any information that demonstrates why this air quality initiative deserves the award 22
Corporate Sustainability 50 499 employees 500+ employees Criteria: (For organizations with green practices) Water conservation Emissions control Sustainable sourcing Recycling and more 23
People s Choice for Best Bulletin Board Public vote on valleymetro.org website One vote per person Board with the most votes wins Boards should be: Informative Eye-catching and fun Effective Submit photo files no larger than 2MB in JPEG format along with a maximum 150 word description. 24
Bulletin Board Samples 25
Entry Form 26
How are entries judged? Clarity of message Level of support of program Contribution to the success of TRP or Clean Air Programs Individual(s) who has/have had a special impact on the program Attention-getting qualities and overall impact Effectiveness, success in achieving goals A picture is worth a thousand words The more complete your entry, the better! 27
What not to do 1. Lack of information makes for a weak entry. The more detailed and descriptive your entry, the better your chance to win. 2. Do not use the same descriptions/program from year to year. Please remember the timeframe being judged upon is August 1, 2013 July 31, 2014. 3. Your entry is your judging brief content is important. Be detailed, unique and informative 28
The fine print Previous winners may apply, but awards in the same category will not be granted for any two consecutive years. Previous winning entries may not be submitted again for the same category. Projects or programs must have occurred between August 1, 2013 and July 31, 2014. Multiple entries are permitted. Include a maximum 250-word summary. No entry fee. 29
Deadlines Bulletin Board entries are due Wednesday, August 20 by 5 pm. All other entries due Wednesday, August 27 by 5 pm. Email entries to cleanair@valleymetro.org or mail to: Valley Metro Clean Air Campaign Awards, 101 N. First Ave., Ste. 1300, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Need help? Contact your Commute Solutions Rep! 30
Recap News and Updates Clean Air Campaign Awards Questions? Webinar August 27 on Sustainable Living In-person meetings resume in September. 31