2018 TDM Advocate Private Sector Application

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1 Let us help you achieve or maintain your highest recognition level GVF works year-round with its partners to develop programs and incorporate TDM and/or sustainability initiatives into their work environment through transportation demand management (TDM). We want to help you be recognized for the investment you are making, and work with you to develop a TDM plan that will track measurable data throughout the year. Complete the application below and be recognized at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum or Diamond level at our TDM Breakfast on September 10, Each question is required, and in some cases, applicants must submit additional materials. Follow the guidelines provided below when making your selection: HAVE: Check the programs and/or initiatives already implemented or to be completed by December For each selection, you will receive a credit. UNDERWAY: Check the programs and/or initiatives currently under construction or in the process of being implemented. These initiatives will not receive a credit but will be used for the development of a customized GVF TDM Plan. WANT: Check the programs and/or initiatives you would like to work on to improve your recognition level. UNSURE: Check the programs and/or initiatives that you would like more information about and how to proceed. NOT INTERESTED/APPLICABLE: Check the programs and/or initiatives that are of no interest or applicable. Deadline is July 31,

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3 Applicant Information Deadline is July 31, 2018 * 1. Please provide your contact information for any application related questions Name Title Organization Phone 2. Person accepting TDM award on behalf of your organization (if different from applicant) Name Title 3

4 Organization Information * 3. Number of employees at your organization 4

5 Bronze Level Employer must perform SIX (6) of the following activities * 4. Collaborate with GVF to send Transportation Demand Management (TDM) related information (such as traffic and construction updates, promotion of alternative modes of transportation, commuter benefits, etc.) to employees through e-newsletters, intranet, s, etc. * 5. Designate an onsite point of contact for employee commute inquiries Yes N o If someone other than yourself, please provide name and * 6. Host commuter events, transportation expos and/or transportation lunch and learns at your work site If so, how many did you host? * 7. Include a direct link to GVF s WeAreTDM.com, PhillyTraffic.com, US202.com and/or 422improvements.com on your website 5

6 * 8. Install and/or maintain bike racks or other storage for bicycles * 9. Member of GVF Yes N o * 10. Offer Emergency Ride Home Program, which can be offered through GVF * 11. Place TDM information in new hire packets (information on shuttle services, carpooling, vanpooling, public transit, or commuter benefits/amenities available through employer etc.) * 12. Provide preferential parking for alternative fuel vehicles, vanpoolers and/or carpoolers 13. Encourage TDM in the workplace by highlighting National days such as; Bike to Work Day, Carfree Day, or Rideshare Week, etc. 6

7 Silver Level Employer must perform any SIX (6) of the Bronze Level activities and any THREE (3) of the following activities * 14. Attend at least two (2) GVF events Yes N o * 15. Collaborate with GVF or local transit provider to ensure public transit service is adequate/sufficient through the community and/or work site 16. Provide pedestrian-friendly features to the worksite; benches, trash cans, lighting * 17. Develop mode shift goals from single occupancy vehicles (SOV) to alternative modes of transportation What is your mode shift goal (% of change from SOV)? * 18. Offer on-site amenities such as food service, dry cleaner, ATM/bank 7

8 * 19. Office has access to bus stop or train station within.25 miles of worksite Yes N o * 20. Provide showers and/or lockers for commuters within the office or business park * 21. Provide vehicle charging stations on-site 8

9 Gold Level Employer must perform any SIX (6) of the Bronze Level activities, any THREE (3) of the Silver Level activities, and any TWO (2) of the following activities * 22. Conduct a employee commuter survey on commuting patterns and behaviors * 23. Offer commuter benefit program to employees * 24. Participate in a commuter challenge * 25. Partner with third party technology organization to display real-time commuter information, such as transit schedules, next Uber pick-up, bike share * 26. Permit alternative work schedules such as flex-time. Flex-time allows individual employees some flexibility in choosing the time, but not the number, of their working hours. 9

10 * 27. Receive a Best Workplace for Commuters designation * 28. Receive a Bicycle Friendly Business designation 10

11 Platinum Level Employer must perform any SIX (6) of the Bronze Level activities, any THREE (3) of the Silver Level activities, TWO (2) of the Gold Level activities, and TWO (2) of the following activities * 29. Offer a telecommuting or compressed workweek program that reduces commute trips by at least 6% Please provide the total number of trips reduced since 2017 * 30. Offer at least $30 of the $255 per month pre-tax transportation benefit, as defined by the IRS * 31. Offer employees an opportunity to receive a parking cash out in lieu of parking * 32. Meet or exceed mode shift goals identified in Silver Level, within one year Please provide the % of SOV trips shifted to alternative mode(s) of transportation 11

12 * 33. Provide car sharing vehicles on site * 34. Collaborate with your municipality on increasing multi-modal connections around your office location * 35. Perform a parking study to determine the level of parking utilization among employees 12

13 Diamond Level Employer must perform any SIX (6) of the Bronze Level activities, any THREE (3) of the Silver Level activities, TWO (2) of the Gold Level activities, TWO (2) of the Platinum Level activities and any TWO (2) of the following activities * 36. Implementation of a TDM Plan (Please provide a copy) * 37. Offer maximum $255 per month pre-tax transportation benefit and an employer contribution of at least $30 per month, as defined by IRS * 38. Offer subsidized shuttle operations or provide an employer sponsored shuttle * 39. Provide additional trails/trail connections 13

14 * 40. Provide bikeshare on site Have Underway Want Unsure Not Interested or * 41. Collaborate with SEPTA and GVF to install a bus shelter for employees within.25 miles of the worksite Have Underway Want Unsure Not Interested or 14

15 Additional Initiatives 42. Please take a moment to include any additional initiatives or programs/projects that weren t mentioned in the survey. 15

16 Supporting Documentation Your application is NOT complete until you submit 1-2 pictures of initiatives implemented. For example, a picture of a community event, trail, priority parking, etc. You are also welcome to provide us with any additional documents that better your chance for a higher recognition level. GVF will use the submitted photos in marketing the award and promoting TDM. Deadline is July 31, 2018 Please submit your supporting documents below (each upload is limited to 16MB).Only PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG files are supported. If you have trouble uploading your files, please them to Stacey Henrich at shenrich@gvftma.com. 43. Document 1 Choose File No file chosen 44. Document 2 Choose File No file chosen 45. Document 3 Choose File No file chosen 46. Document 4 Choose File No file chosen 16

17 47. Document 5 Choose File No file chosen 17

18 Social Media Please provide the following information so we can help promote recognition if awarded: 48. Business website: 49. Business Twitter URL: 50. Business Facebook URL: 51. Business Instagram URL: 52. Business Linked In URL: 18

19 Thank you! For application related questions, please contact Stacey Henrich at You will receive a copy of your submitted application (.pdf) to the provided. 19