Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association

The Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association (GVF) is a transportation management association based out of King of Prussia, PA. Founded in 1990, GVF is a not-for-profit organization created to advocate and promote a viable transportation network for the region’s economic vitality. To maximize awareness and develop sustainable support, they partner with public and private entities.

GVF's mission is to achieve a desirable quality of life and a healthy, competitive economic environment by developing multi-faceted transportation strategies. GVF offers a forum in which the business community and municipal, county and state officials can collectively work on transportation issues affecting Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Executive Director Rob Henry

Under the leadership of Rob Henry GVF was named a Gold level employer in the National Best Workplaces for Commuters competition for four years. In 2013 Rob was named the Non Profit CEO of the year by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce. He was also awarded the Excellence in Advocacy award by ACT National at their International conference in San Antonio, TX. Rob was also featured in the Philadelphia Inquirers leadership agenda series in 2013 which highlights a CEO in the Greater Philadelphia region and was tabbed with the nickname “Mr. Transit”.

During his tenure GVF has been recognized as the Outstanding TMA in the country at the ACT International Conference in Palm Spring, CA, the Small Business of the Year by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce in 2010 and the 2014 Marketing and Outreach Award in the Transportation Management Association (TMA) category presented by ACT.

Get to Know GVF

Staff

Awards

2014 Marketing and Outreach Award in the Transportation Management Association (TMA) category, ACT National
2013 Best Workplaces for Commuters — Gold Level Supporting Agency
2012 Best Workplaces for Commuters
2011 Best Workplaces for Commuters — Gold Level Employer and Gold Level Champion
2010 Outstanding TMA, ACT National
2010 Best Workplaces for Commuters — Gold Level Champion
2010 Small Business of the Year, Main Line Chamber of Commerce
2010 PA House of Representatives & State Senate Recognition

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TDM

GVF has become a national leader in the field of transportation demand management (TDM). TDM is a comprehensive approach to addressing traffic congestion by reducing demand for travel rather than increasing supply of roads. GVF introduced wearetdm.com in November, 2014. Through this website GVF is helping to increase awareness about the various travel options available to commuters.

Advocacy

Infrastructure Improvements

GVF works tirelessly to improve and better utilize transportation infrastructure.

The TMA has been a part of the following infrastructure related projects:

Act 89
U.S. 422 TDM Best Practices See more here http://www.csc.temple.edu/documents/TDM_Policy_Brief_2014.pdf
U.S 202 Improvement Projects
U.S 422 Improvement Projects
York Road Streetscape Improvements
Greenwood Ave Bridge Replacement
Paoli Roadway Design
Norristown High Speed Line Extension to King of Prussia
Paoli Station Design Project

Sustainability

GVF educates and raises awareness about environmentally responsible practices that reduce the number of vehicles on the road. Through different commuting alternatives such as carpooling, vanpooling, biking and public transit, GVF is helping to reduce congestion and improve air quality.

Shuttle Management

Upper Merion Rambler
Conshohocken Rambler
Montgomery County Community College
King of Prussia Mall Holiday Shopper Shuttle

Bike To Work challenge

With a commitment to reducing congestion and providing transportation alternatives throughout the region, GVF has created the Bike to Work Challenge to encourage commuters to bike to work. The program encourages employees to ditch their cars and track their number of bicycle commuting miles. The ultimate goal is to see which company can make the biggest environmental impact by keeping vehicles off the roadways while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

In 2009, over 100 riders logged over 40,000 miles, which translated to a savings of 1,929 gallons of gasoline and 37,430 pounds of CO2 emissions prevented. Local bike shops generously donated several bike related items to be raffled off each week to those who rode. In 2010, GVF had 151 riders that rode 2,150 days and logged 40,273.32 miles.

Sustainable Awards

GVF's Annual Sustainable Awards recognizes its partners for their outstanding achievements in implementing programs that provide and promote commuting alternatives for their employees and its community, thus reducing congestion and improving air quality. An official representative of the organization may nominate their workplace for the bronze, silver, gold or platinum recognition level.

Partnerships

GVF coalitions

US 422 Cooridor Coalition
Schuylkill Valley Transportation Coalition
US 422 Incident Taskforce

Communities in Motion

Communities in Motion is a registered 501 (c)(3). The mission of Communities in Motion, a GVF TMA Foundation, is to build awareness and support for efficient and sustainable transportation in Southeastern Pennsylvania through education and community outreach.

The Foundation has become a catalyst to inspire community engagement in seeking transportation solutions. By working with the public, educating youth and partnering with the private sector, GVF improves its region’s quality of life and fosters economic development. http://www.movingyou.org/