TDM Week is an opportunity to create awareness among decision-makers and key TDM stakeholders about the importance of including a range of safe and reliable modes of transportation for all users in the transportation planning process. This week is a time to share the importance of enacting programs that reduce the carbon footprint of transportation in our communities. https://www.actweb.org/tdm-week-2024
CATMA is dedicated to promoting the numerous benefits that Transportation Demand Management (TDM) offers for the sustainability of our communities and the well-being of everyone. As an organization we have joined the TDM Week movement by pledging the following to spread awareness during the week…
- Post/share the movement and benefits of TDM on social media
- Write about the movement and promote TDM solutions as a carbon reduction strategy
- Meet with an elected official
- Share with local leaders/organization to join the movement
Explore the definition of TDM and its advantages as outlined by ACT. Share this with decision makers and key TDM stakeholders in your community.
*What is TDM?
A solution that moves all people
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is the use of strategies to inform and encourage travelers to maximize the efficiency of our transportation systems leading to improved mobility, reduced congestion, and lower vehicle emissions.
TDM Delivers…
Real Transportation Options for all People
TDM programs and policies aim to provide all people with a mix of reliable and affordable transportation options. Supported with effective marketing and advanced technologies, individuals can make informed choices to meet each trips unique needs, while considering cost, time, and convenience.
Efficiency within our Transportation Systems
To work well, a transportation system must bring together and support all transportation options within a neighborhood, district, region, or state. Effective TDM programs help ensure that an individual is able to bike/walk to the bus, connect to the subway, and complete their trip on their employer provided shuttle; or that an employee is able to drive to their park & ride facility to join their vanpool into the city and complete their trip on foot.
Reduced Traffic Congestion
With even a small reduction in the number of single occupancy vehicles on our nation’s roads, communities can see significant reductions in congestion. TDM supports the most efficient use of our existing infrastructure by increasing per person throughput and allowing more people to use our limited and often stretched infrastructure.
Improved Climate, Health and Safety
With reduced reliance on personal vehicles, our communities will see reduced greenhouse gas emissions leading to cleaner air and direct improvements in public health. TDM has been identified as a key lever to reduce carbon emissions within the National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization. ACT has released a call to action outlining opportunities for Congress, US DOT, and states to implement TDM in these efforts.
TDM initiatives that encourage mode shift from single occupancy vehicles, support increased levels of walking and cycling, and support the development of complete street, enhance overall quality of life; and more people on our streets and sidewalks will create safer neighborhoods.
Access to Jobs & Supporting Economic Activity
With more transportation options and the ability to telecommute, people will have better and more reliable access to jobs. Businesses will see increased productivity from employees who spend less time stuck in traffic; and products will move quicker to market.
*Provided by ACT: What is TDM – Association for Commuter Transportation (actweb.org)
