UB’s Parking and Transportation Services has received national recognition from the Association of Commuter Transportation (ACT), an organization and leading advocate for commuter transportation and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) professionals.

The award was presented at the 2024 Forum on Nov. 12 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The TDM Excellence Awards, presented annually, recognize industry-leading work that improves mobility and increase sustainability in transportation. UB was recognized in the Higher Education category.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized among the nation’s leading universities, companies and public transit agencies for UB’s programs and services that offer commuters options to travel to and from campus each day,” says Christopher Austin, director, Parking and Transportation Services.

The recognition comes following advancements made to UB Stampede, UB Bikeshare and the university’s infrastructure that support drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, and improve climate action and sustainability.

“UB Stampede services 2 million passages annually,” Austin says. “UB Bikeshare has also expanded from 30 to 75 bikes and has nearly tripled membership over a four-year period. In the first eight months of 2024, Bikeshare riders logged over 11,500 trips. Additionally, faculty, staff and student vehicle registrations have dropped steadily in the last three years.”

ACT awarded five total recipients this year across categories in employer, higher education, MPO/regional planning council and technology and innovation.

“Each awardee is achieving real change in their communities through leadership and innovation in TDM,” says David Straus, ACT executive director. “From increased safety to reduced carbon emissions, the effects of their work will be felt for years to come. ACT is proud to recognize these leaders and how their work is creating safer and healthier communities.”