1. TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (TMA) GREATER IRVING-LAS COLINAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AUGUST 25, 2009

2. WHAT IS A TMA? Formal organization of businesses and local governments dedicated to solving local transportation concerns Formal organization of businesses and local governments dedicated to solving local transportation concerns Usually focus on the travel needs of large employers and are often created to: Usually focus on the travel needs of large employers and are often created to: –Give businesses a voice in local government transportation planning –Advocate enhanced mobility –To reduce employer costs of implementing individual worksite transportation programs through economies of scale

3. HOW DO TMAs FUNCTION? TMAs provide information on current issues and initiatives for member employers TMAs provide information on current issues and initiatives for member employers Serve as transportation consultants for businesses wishing to implement TDM programs such as carpooling, vanpooling, shuttles and parking management Serve as transportation consultants for businesses wishing to implement TDM programs such as carpooling, vanpooling, shuttles and parking management Work with local governments, transit agencies, and other transportation providers to promote improved transportation services Work with local governments, transit agencies, and other transportation providers to promote improved transportation services

4. Objectives – Short term (2009 - 2010) Objectives – Short term (2009 - 2010) –Survey area employers – use/need for TDM strategies –Identify/create Board and Governing Guidelines –Launch and manage NuRide (or equivalent service) –Promote TDM to area employers –Provide information on recent/ongoing transit construction, delays, alternate routes, etc. POSSIBLE GOALS, SCOPE & OBJECTIVES FOR IRVING TMA

5. Objectives – Long term Objectives – Long term –Services provided by other TMAs to be considered: Promote and encourage employer involvement in Best Workplaces for Commuters recognition Promote and encourage employer involvement in Best Workplaces for Commuters recognition Apply for and gain Best Workplaces for Commuters Districts recognition (new program) Apply for and gain Best Workplaces for Commuters Districts recognition (new program) Vanpooling programs Vanpooling programs Shuttle service (to/from bus/rail and employment centers) Shuttle service (to/from bus/rail and employment centers) Guaranteed ride home Guaranteed ride home Education Education Cross utilization of public vehicles (city/school/shuttles/vans) Cross utilization of public vehicles (city/school/shuttles/vans) Transit Station and/or Park and Ride Transit Station and/or Park and Ride oChild care facilities oSatellite work centers POSSIBLE OBJECTIVES FOR IRVING TMA

6. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Implement Transportation Management Association (TMA) 2. Explore Implementing NuRide (or equivalent) Ridesharing System (based on employer demand) 3. Work in Partnership with NCTCOG and City of Irving