CATMA announced today that it has changed its name to Chittenden AreaTransportation Management Association, a 501(c)(3) member based non-profit organization, whose acronymremains. This change reflects CATMA’s expanded service area from the Campus Area to Chittenden County inoffering employers a managed commute program that has proven to influence people’s travel choices and reducesingle occupant vehicles.
“We are really excited to share our sustainable business model, expertise and comprehensive commute programswith employers and developers in Chittenden County,” says Sandy Thibault, Executive Director. “The commitmentand collaboration of our founding institutional members has been instrumental in CATMA’s success, and we now lookforward to engaging and working with new members.”
In addition to CATMA’s institutional members-- Champlain College, University of Vermont, and the University ofVermont Medical Center-- the organization welcomes the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, theCity of Burlington, Redstone Lofts, Redstone Apartments and Seventh Generation to its growing group of members.
“With the growth occurring in Chittenden County, it is imperative we better coordinate land use, transportation andrelated policies,” says Charlie Baker, Executive Director of Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission. “Thesize of our county enables CATMA to serve our needs in a practical and economical manner. Sharing resources andcollaborating on transportation solutions is critical to the sustainability and improvement of our transportationnetwork.”
CATMA’s transportation demand management (TDM) strategies encourage and support individuals to bike, walk, busor carpool, and also offers employers and developers cost-effective transportation solutions. Thibault explains,“People make better travel choices with education, information and ongoing support.” Through its menu of traveloptions, incentives, personal commute assistance, education, communications and policies, the CATMA institutionalmembers reveal only 54% of its employees drove alone to work in 2012, a substantial decrease from 74% in 2000.
“CATMA is well positioned to expand and enhance its TDM strategies with such a passionate, talented and hardworking team,” says David Provost, Chair of the CATMA Board of Directors and Senior Vice President at ChamplainCollege. “Our new name, website, comprehensive programs and solid partnerships reflect CATMA’s evolution,growth and dedication to our core mission and leading TDM. “
Source: Winooski, VT (April 8, 2015)—CATMA,catmavt.org