Writing an Effective Clean Air Campaign Award Entry

Transportation Coordinator (TC) Webinar

July 22, 2020

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Overview

• Welcome and Introductions

• Writing an Effective Clean Air Campaign Entry

• TC News

Introductions

Lillian Duarte

Valley Metro

Commute Solutions

Program Supervisor

Suzanne Day

Valley Metro

Commute Solutions Coordinator

Clean Air Campaign Awards

Event details:

• Tuesday, October 20

• 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Virtual event this year due to COVID-19

• Free to attend

• Register link coming soon

Master of Ceremonies

Sean McLaughlin

Anchor

AzFamily

Keynote Speaker

Adam Lee Brooks

• Nationally recognized author,

speaker and consultant

based out of Phoenix,

Arizona

• Will talk about the Changing

Landscapes and how to

adapt to change while

keeping your sense of humor

and staying motivated

Special Surprises

There will be special guests

appearances!

Sponsor AppreciationThis event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors.

Presenting Sponsor – SRP

Supporting Sponsor – Walmart Stores, Inc.

We’d also like to thank our past years’ sponsors for their support. We look forward to having an in person event in 2021.

Nomination Packet• Nomination packets have been mailed

• Online submissions now being accepted

• For employers/employees in the Travel Reduction Program (TRP)

• Don’t be shy, submit entries in more than one category – share your shining star stories!

• Projects and/or programs conducted between August 1, 2019 and July 31, 2020

Categories

Outstanding Transportation Coordinator

• 50-250 Employees

• 251-500 Employees

• More than 500 Employees – Public Employer

(i.e. government agencies, cities, schools)

• More than 500 Employees – Private Employer

Outstanding Travel Reduction Program

• 50-250 Employees

• 251-500 Employees

• More than 500 Employees – Public Employer

(government agencies, cities, schools)

• More than 500 Employees – Private Employer

Categories Continued

Outstanding Marketing and Creativity

• Electronic and/or Print Media

• Event or Campaign – Less than $500 budget

• Event or Campaign – More than $500 budget

Outstanding Commuters

• Bus or Light Rail Rider

• Bicyclist or Walker

• Carpooler or Vanpooler

• Multi-modal Commuter

See the list of

2019 winners

More Categories

Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Livable Communities

• For municipalities, developers and employers

• Improve transit, bicycle or pedestrian facilities for more livable communities

Corporate Sustainability

• 50-1,500 Employees

• More than 1,501 Employees

Unleash Your Creativity

People’s Choice – Most Creative Social Media Platform or Bulletin Board

• Online at valleymetro.org – public vote

• One vote per person

• The platform or board with the most votes wins

Nomination Form

Judging Process

• Clear messaging showing program support

• Contribution to the success of TRP or clean air programs

• Displays initiative, transforms project/program or leads by example

• Effectiveness, success in achieving goals

• Photos and videos – highly encouraged and may be used at virtual event

Content Matters

• Lack of information = a weak entry. Paint a picture with your words!

• Do not use the same program descriptions from previous year.

• Your entry is your judging brief. Content is important.

Pro tip: Read the criteria and

address the requirements.

Details

• No fee to enter.

• Previous winners may apply, but

awards in the same category will not

be granted for two consecutive years.

Previous winning entries may not be

resubmitted for the same category.

• For projects or programs that

occurred between August 1, 2019

and July 31, 2020.

• Multiple entries are permitted in

different categories. Include a

maximum 250-word summary.

Deadlines• People’s Choice entries are due by

Friday, August 21, 5:00 p.m.

• All other entries are due byFriday, August 28, 5:00 p.m.

• Late entries will not be considered.

• Email entries to cleanair@valleymetro.org(emailed submissions preferred.

Mail/deliver to:

Valley MetroClean Air Campaign Awards101 N. First Ave., Ste. 1400

Phoenix, AZ 85003

Join UsWe look forward to receiving your entries and hope you join us for the virtual celebration!

ShareTheRide Transition

• Loads of new features

• “Soft launch” July 27

• Register today for Overview of the New ShareTheRideAugust 5 at 10 a.m.

Solar Power

• Officials from Mesa, Chandler and Valley Metro

celebrated the activation of 3,500 new solar panels at

the Mesa Bus Operations & Maintenance Facility.

• With this installation, all Valley Metro maintenance facilities now rely on solar power.

• “Our region benefits when we make progress on our sustainability goals,” said Valley Metro Board Chair and Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. “The cost savings from this project will allow us to better serve riders while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

• The panels are expected to produce 2.1 million kilowatt-hours per year, equivalent to the power used by 171 homes in a single year. They are anticipated to save $35,000 a year in energy costs and more than $2 million throughout the term of the solar purchase agreement.

All Valley Metro maintenance facilities now rely on solar power.

Extension Work Begins

• The Valley Metro Rail board unanimously approved the light rail construction contract for the Northwest Extension Phase II in Phoenix July 16.

• The extension adds 1.6-miles to the existing 28 miles of light rail.

• Construction is expected to begin in August. Valley Metro will host an online public meeting to provide details about the schedule and station art designs. Stay tunedfor more information.

An artist’s rendering of the elevated

Metrocenter Station.

TRP Variance Information

Maricopa County Travel Reduction Program staff encourages organizations to continue to promote their TRP and offer their plan’s incentives to employees. Because the variance is voluntary, your organization can forego the variance.

If your organization is able to forego the current TRP variance please contact the Maricopa County Travel Reduction Program at 602.506.6750 or TRP@maricopa.gov.

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