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New On-line Discussion Offered for
Busch Boulevard and Bruce B. Downs  

Interested in what’s happening with the Busch Boulevard or Bruce B. Downs projects?

Now, two new listserv options for discussing issues and staying updated regarding projects in the New North area are available.

A listserv is a communication tool that allows its members to post questions, suggestions, or news to a large group of people at the same time. When information is submitted to the listserv, it is distributed to all of the members on that list. A listserv typically targets predetermined topics and discussions.

Joining the listserv is easy. Go to www.newnorthalliance.org and enter your name and email in the designated box. You can join one or both of the discussion groups. As soon as you receive your confirmation, you can connect with other members.

For further information or if you have questions, please contact Julie Bond at 813.974.9799 or bond@cutr.usf.edu

Edward (Ned) L. Baier

NNTA Advisory Board Member

Ned Baier represents Hillsborough County on the board of the New North Transportation Alliance.

He has worked in urban planning for 19 years since moving to Florida from Minnesota. Ned is a certified urban planner and serves as the Manager of the Hillsborough County Planning & Growth Management Department. At Hillsborough County, Ned developed a team of professionals and improved transportation planning and development review for Hillsborough County. In this capacity, he has obtained transportation funding for many projects and diligently works with citizen groups on solutions to transportation concerns.

Ned’s latest hobby is Dragon Boat Racing and he is a member of the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Club. He practices with his team downtown on the Hillsborough River and his recent races have included Miami, Traveratas, and Tampa. The International Dragon Boat Races are coming to Tampa in August, 2006!

Carpoolers are Driven

Cindy Wooten and Lori Hamm both know the benefits of carpooling. The two began commuting together last year from Plant City to the University of South Florida. They even arranged their work hours so that they could carpool five days a week.

“One week Lori will pick me up and drive her vehicle and the next week I pick her up and drive my vehicle,” says Cindy. “Whenever we have conflicting appointments, we simply rearrange the schedule to best fit both of us.”

Although both admit to giving up some freedom of individualism, they usually take care of similar errands on the way home which makes the trip even more productive and reduces their cost at the pump.

 
Both Cindy and Lori signed up for the Emergency Ride Home program offered by Bay Area Commuter Services (BACS). It provides a sense of security in case one of them ever needs to leave work early due to unforeseen circumstances.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Ybor City is Site for the

2006 Commuter Choice Summit

The 2006 Florida Commuter Choice Summit will be held in Ybor City December 7 – 8, 2006. The Summit is an annual event that includes innovative presentations on Transportation Demand Management (TDM) topics, tours of local transportation initiatives and updates from Florida’s seven Department of Transportation districts. Recipients of the Florida Travel Choices Awards and Road Scholar Certificates will be recognized at the Summit’s Awards Luncheon on Friday, December 8.

 
Preceding the Summit, a one-day Commuter Choice Workshop will be offered on Wednesday, December 6. CUTR instructors Chris Hagelin and Sara Hendricks will provide two innovative training courses. This year “Bicycle and Pedestrian Training for TDM Professionals” and “Incorporating TDM into the Land Development Process” will be offered.

Further information, including the conference program and registration forms, will soon be available on-line at www.cutr.usf.edu/tdm. Please contact Julie Bond at bond@cutr.usf.edu or 813.974.9799 if you have questions or comments.

Boston Hosts 2006 ACT

International Conference

Boston will serve as the backdrop to the 2006 ACT International Conference scheduled for August 27-30. Located in the heart of Boston’s historic Back Bay, more than 400 transportation professionals from around the globe will gather for this annual event.

The conference will highlight many of the hot topic issues in TDM with sessions on teleworking, business continuity, parking demand management, and new marketing methods. Mobile workshops to Harvard and MIT, and the Operations Centers for the MBTA and Central Artery/Tunnel system will also be offered.

For hotel and conference rates and detailed information, please visit www.actweb.org or contact Andrea Beshear at andrea@act-hq.com or call 678-916-4940.

Want to save money & make better use of your time by carpooling or vanpooling-
but don't know anyone to share the commute with?
We may be able to help! Join the regional rideshare database by following the link on the Commuter page of our website, www.newnorthalliance.org,  or by calling 813-974-9799 to speak with a New North Transportation Alliance representative.