March 5, 2025
Organization is one of nine to achieve the all-new designation
Durham, NC — Central Pines Regional Council has been recognized as an Accredited TDM Organization by the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT). This newly minted distinction recognizes organizations meeting industry-wide criteria for commitment to administrative excellence, the field of TDM, and continuous improvement.
These high-performing organizations have proven they possess the governance, structure, and integration with the broader field required to deliver effective programs and services. They are the first to achieve accreditation, which will last for three years. At that time, they must provide documentation of their continued excellence and improvement to renew their status.
"We are grateful for this national recognition of the great work that Central Pines and our community partners are doing in the area of Transportation Demand Management," said Matt Day, Central Pines Regional Council Transportation Director. "Our Triangle Transportation Choices program works with multiple partner agencies and organizations to encourage and educate the region's residents about opportunities to use transit, carpool/vanpool, bicycle, walk, and other methods of reducing single-occupant vehicle trips, thereby reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality."
“Seeing these nine organizations achieve accreditation further strengthens my confidence in TDM's future," said Thomas Cerny, Chair of ACT’s Accreditation Committee. "For the first time, thanks to these pilot participants and the dedication of numerous volunteers, TDM professionals have a clear framework to identify and implement key characteristics from top-performing organizations. I encourage others to pursue accreditation in 2025 so that, together, we can learn, grow, and elevate the entire field."
Other Accredited TDM Organizations include:
- City of Aspen
- City of Missoula
- Colorado State University
- Commute.org
- Greater Richmond Transit Company
- Susquehanna Regional Transportation Partnership
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of Minnesota
CPRC’s TDM Program- Triangle Transportation Choices, is a marketing and outreach effort to promote alternative transportation modes such as biking, walking, telework, transit, vanpool, carpool, etc., within a seven-county region of North Carolina including the Triangle. CPRC has been receiving grant funding from North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) as well as CAMPO and Triangle West (ex DCHC) MPOs, since 2007 for program administration and management. It annually subawards funding to the tune of $1.5- $2.0 million to local organizations for promoting TDM strategies.
“Establishing a universal set of standards for excellence benefits both the industry and all the people it serves,” said David Straus, Executive Director of the Association for Commuter Transportation. “Congratulations to these nine organizations for being industry trailblazers. Each is a meaningful role model for innovation, efficiency, and commitment to delivering innovative mobility solutions.”
The association will extend the chance to seek accreditation to all eligible organizations within the next few months. Further information about Accredited TDM Organizations can be found here.
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About Central Pines Regional Council
For more than five decades, Central Pines Regional Council has been educating and empowering local governments through direct assistance, regional planning, and technical expertise. As a resource and support hub for local governments, community members, and partners across Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, and Wake counties, we believe that our region thrives when we come together with a common vision and plan for the future. Our work fosters constructive conversations and drives long-term change in our community to ensure our region is thriving, equitable, connected and resilient.
About the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT):
The Association for Commuter Transportation is the premier organization and leading advocate for commuter transportation and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) professionals. ACT strives to create an efficient multimodal transportation system by empowering the people, places, and organizations working to advance TDM to improve the quality of life of commuters, enhance the livability of communities, and stimulate economic activity. Further information can be found at www.actweb.org.