Chaired by WeDriveU, the Association for Commuter Transportation Shuttle Council celebrated its inaugural meeting at ACT’s 35th Annual International Conference.

Momentum is building for key initiatives attendees discussed in the work plan. Highlights from ACT’s September 2021 Connections eNewsletter include:

• The council’s survey committee is off and running with the goal of assessing the reach, impact and value of private shuttles. Led by Dominic Haigh (Trakk), with support from Shawn Kelly (WeDriveU), Jim Bilbao (OneCommute) and Paul Mayer (Dattco), the committee has brainstormed questions, and has started consulting with the Vanpool and other councils.
• The council-sponsored “Commute Comeback” ACT conference session was very well received. Julie Bond from CUTR recognized Best Workplaces for Commuters winners such as Tesla, Hacienda, University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital for their exceptional job re-activating commuters and offering sustainable shuttles throughout the pandemic. Paulo Nunes-Ueno (Nunes-Ueno Consulting) shared insights on how shuttles are influencing the evolution of mobility and this unparalleled opportunity for TDM professionals to rethink transportation based on new workplace and campus dynamics.

“Enthusiasm for the new Shuttle Council has been incredible. Together with ACT, we’re thrilled to lead the future of sustainable commuting by sharing ideas and evangelizing the benefits of groundbreaking mobility solutions for workplaces, campuses and communities. From EVs to technology and talent, private shuttles bring endless opportunities to reimagine journeys.”
– Joanna Rustin, Shuttle Council Chair; Vice President of Marketing, WeDriveU

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