ACT University Council

10/17/2022

Don't miss out on the virtual Transportation Career Fair being hosted by ACT and COMTO. 30+ employers from DOTs, transit agencies, consulting firms, and transportation technology providers will host info booths for current college students and recent graduates to learn about exciting opportunities in transportation.

Overview of new certification program for TDM professionals.

07/09/2020

We have a new webinar this month, July 23rd on as workplaces begin reopening. Join us to learn from speakers about systems and strategies to make contact tracing more efficient. Special thanks to for sponsoring. Register today at https://conta.cc/2YNjzjq

01/10/2019

Have you shared with us the impacts of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act change to your school's Transit Benefit program? Take a few minutes to complete this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PF8DKXF

11/08/2018

Are the stars aligning for a much-needed infrastructure overhaul?

10/29/2018

“I am so proud of this team,” said Eric Kopstain, vice chancellor for administration. “Their creativity and hard work paid off and really showcased what Vanderbilt is capable of. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next year.”Hosted by the Division of Administration and supported by the Nashville Civic Design Center, Vanderbilt’s contribution to PARK(ing) Day featured 18 parking spaces located at the corner of Broadway and 20th Avenue that were transformed into a temporary park highlighting sustainable features and materials for the community to enjoy.

Read the MyVU article here. Vanderbilt University was recognized by the Nashville Civic Design Center for its participation in PARK(ing) Day 2018. The university won the “Best Use of Space” award and “Golden Phone” award for the most text-in votes by visitors. “I am so proud of this team,....

10/27/2018

Vanderbilt University’s pilot of the bike-sharing service has won a Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. TDEC presented the award to university representatives on Sept. 18th.

  Read the myVU story here. Vanderbilt University’s pilot of the bike-sharing service ofo has won a Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. TDEC presented the award to university representatives on Sept. 18. “We are honored to be...

10/26/2018

Catch up on all that is happening at ACT.

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10/25/2018

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has selected the University of Maine to lead the creation of a highly competitive University Transportation Center (UTC) called the Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC). TIDC aims to help save taxpayer dollars by extending the life of our transportation assets, including bridges, roads, and rail.

This new program aims to help save taxpayer dollars by extending the life of our transportation assets, including bridges, roads, and rail.

10/24/2018

The State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) in Colorado is one of three recipients of the 2018 STIC Excellence Awards for demonstrating success in fostering a strong culture of innovation among stakeholders. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the Federal Highway Administration sponsor the annual award to promote innovation.

The State Transportation Innovation Council (ST

10/23/2018

Another one of New York City’s partners for the Department of Transportation’s dockless bike share pilot is pulling out of the program. On Thursday, Pace, one of the two companies that rolled out bikes in the Rockaways as part of the program, made an announcement via Twitter that it will remove its bikes from the neighborhood earlier than anticipated, reports Streetsblog.

Pace bikes has decided to exit the pilot program early.

10/22/2018

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) is pleased to announce the 2018 winners of its annual Sustainability Awards for their outstanding achievements and progress toward sustainability. AASHE bestows its prestigious awards on the institutions and individuals that are leading higher education to a sustainable future.

This year we received over 300 total entries with winners named in four categories:

11 winners were announced as part of the 2018 AASHE Sustainability Award program. These winners were selected from more than 300 submissions. 2018 also marks the first year a Lifetime Achievement Award was presented.

10/19/2018

"(Parking) is free to us in our role as drivers — but only in our role as drivers — because we pay for it dearly in many other roles we have: as a taxpayer, a homeowner, a merchant and as a citizen," Shoup said.

UCLA Distinguished Research Professor Donald Shoup discussed three reforms that can improve Pensacola's parking policy