Overview

 

2024 Moving Together Conference • Attend workshops and panels that highlight current pedestrian, bicyclist and public transportation topics • Network with colleagues representing diverse interests from the public, academic and private sectors • All new site visits and mobile workshops led by engineers and bicyclist/pedestrian advocates.

October 23, 2024
Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton Street
Boston, MA • 7:45 am - 4:30 pm

Walk-In Registrations will only be accepted if capacity permits*.

In an effort to be more environmentally conscious there will be no printed event schedules at this year's conference.

The History of the Moving Together Conference

In 1998, both the statewide bicycling action plan and the statewide pedestrian action plan, called for the establishment of an annual statewide conference for educational and networking purposes. The first two of these conferences were held in Worcester, MA in 2000. In May, at Clark University, 50 people gathered to discuss only walking issues. Later in the year, at the Worcester Holiday Inn, 50 people focused only on bicycling issues.

In 2005, the conference moved to Boston. The first several years, the conference was held at the Marriott Courtyard on Tremont Street. Interest continued to grow until attendance hit approximately 250 persons and the conference moved to a larger venue at the Back Bay Sheraton.

The conference continued to grow and in 2013 the conference was held for the first time at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. Transit joined the conference as a featured mode. In 2014, more workshops than ever were offered along with the addition of site visits. Over 650 people attended the event. In 2016, the conference sold out for the second year straight! Each year the conference continues to bring together transportation leaders and individuals involved in the areas of planning, public health, bicyclist and pedestrian safety, transit, advocacy, elected office, law enforcement and education.

     

This event is accessible to people with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency. If you need a reasonable accommodation (such as American Sign Language Interpreters, assistive listening devices, handouts in alternate formats, etc.) and/or language assistance (such as translated documents or an interpreter) to fully participate, please contact Stephanie Cottrell at admin@umasstransportationcenter.org or 413-545-2604 at least 14 days prior to the event.  Such services are provided free of charge.

If you have any dietary restrictions, we kindly ask that you alert us no later than Monday, September 16th. Please note that we will work with the venue and do our best to provide accommodations but can only fulfill what the venue is capable of providing. For a list of local eateries in the Prudential Center, please visit: www.prudentialcenter.com/eat/directory/.

Credit Card Payments Only. Cancellations must be received 7 days prior to the event.

*Walk-In registrations must be paid in full at the registration table.

Note: there will be a $50.00 fee for any attendee badge swapping. This fee must be paid in full at the registration table.

 

Gold Level Sponsors

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Silver Level Sponsors

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Bronze Level Sponsors

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 Exhibitors

   

       

 

 

Registration

If you are having trouble registering, please email admin@umasstransportationcenter.org or call (413) 545-2604 for assistance.

Please be advised, cancellations must be received no later than 7 days prior to the event, or the registration fee will not be refunded.

Sponsor Fees

Sponsors

What Moving Together Can Do For Your Company or Organization When you exhibit at Moving Together, your company or organization will be seen by over 1,000 professionals involved in healthy transportation, planning, design, construction, public health, bike and pedestrian safety, transit, advocacy, elected offices, law enforcement and education. Take advantage of the opportunity to showcase your business or organization to the key decision makers involved in pedestrian, bicycle and public transportation. In addition, there are several opportunities to promote your company or organization through special sponsorship opportunities.

Online Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration Is Now Available!

Please click on the "Sponsor Fees" tab at the top of the page. 

Special Sponsorship Opportunities

Gold Level Sponsor

A GOLD Level Sponsor receives a booth space, skirted table and chair as well as the following:
• One additional complimentary attendee registration
Your logo on:
• Event website (including link to sponsor’s website)
• Email marketing materials
  • Conference slide show that is played throughout the event in the main ballroom
• Company banner displayed at the conference 
• Session agenda signs outside each meeting room

Cost:
Early Bird (Until July 23) $3,500.00
Regular Rate (July 23 - Oct. 1) $4,500.00

Silver Level Sponsor

A SILVER Level Sponsor receives booth space, skirted table and chair as well as the following:
Your logo on:
• Event website (including link to sponsor’s website)
• Email marketing materials
  • Conference slide show that is played throughout the event in the main ballroom

Cost:
Early Bird (Until July 23) $2,000.00
Regular Rate (July 23 - Oct. 1) $3,000.00

Bronze Level Sponsor

A BRONZE Level Sponsor receives booth space, skirted table and chair as well as the following:
Your logo on:
• Event website (including link to sponsor’s website)
• Event brochure that is distributed the morning of the event
• Conference slide show played throughout the event in the main ballroom

Cost:
Early Bird (Until July 23) $1,250.00
Regular Rate (July 23 - Oct. 1) $2,250.00

Sponsor fees include a booth and one complimentary conference registration, continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks. Each sponsor assistant must pre-register online.

Non Profit/Government Exhibitor

Cost: $150.00

Includes an exhibit booth. Each agency attendee must pre-register online for the conference. Agencies interested in being a sponsor must pay regular sponsor fees.

Each booth includes:
• 6 foot skirted table, one chair and one waste paper basket
• Additional chairs are available on request, depending on the number of attendees that your organization registers.
• Indicate any special considerations and requests, including electrical outlets. 

Vendors will be required to pay for any exhibit-specific audiovisual equipment, such as a table-top or free-standing TV-DVD. Please contact the UMass Transportation Center, 413-230-6791, for specific equipment costs.

Online Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration Now Available!

Please click on the "Sponsor Fees" tab at the top of the page.

We welcome walking, bicycle-friendly and transit-friendly vendors, businesses, professional planning/design/engineering services, educational and non-profit advocacy groups.

Schedule

2024 Moving Together Conference Schedule 

Registration/Exhibits - Pre-Function and Constitution Ballroom
Breakfast Buffet - Constitution Ballroom: 7:45 am - 8:45 am

WELCOME SESSION: 8:45 am - 9:15 am

CONCURRENT SESSION #1: 9:30 am - 10:45 am 

CONCURRENT SESSION #2: 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

LUNCHEON/KEYNOTE ADDRESS/VIDEO AWARDS: 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

CONCURRENT SESSION #3: 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm

CONCURRENT SESSION #4: 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Venue

The Sheraton Boston Hotel

Nestled in the historic Back Bay neighborhood and directly connected to the Prudential Center and the Hynes Convention Center, experience outstanding service and an incredible location in downtown Boston. Take in soaring views of Back Bay and the Charles River.

There are no room blocks available at any hotels for the Moving Together Conference.

Overnight Accommodations in the area:
Sheraton Boston Hotel, (617) 236-2000

Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 • (617) 933-5000

The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116 • (617) 424-7000

The Verb Hotel, 1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215•(617) 566-4500

Transit:
MBTA Bus Stop: 39 Dalton Street (55, 57)
MBTA Green Line (E) Prudential Center or Green Line (B,C,D) the Hyne Convention Center.

Bicycle Valet and Bicycle Racks

A bicycle valet will be available at the Sheraton Boston Hotel for the first 25 bicycles. There are other self-serve bicycle racks available across the street on the P1 level of the Prudential Parking Garage.

Sheraton Boston Hotel Parking:
Valet
Daily: $70
Electric Car Charging Station

Other Parking:
Four Seasons One Dalton Valet (Propark): https://www.propark.com/facilities/onedalton/
Hynes Auditorium Garage (Pilgrim Parking):
https://www.propark.com/facilities/parking-for-hynes-auditorium-garage/
Prudential Center South Garage, accessible from Huntington Avenue, Belvidere Street, Dalton Street and Exeter Street: https://www.prudentialcenter.com/visit/parking/

News

Massachusetts Receives $360,000 for Mobility Management Pilot Program

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) today announced it has received a $360,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Innovative Coordinated Access & Mobility (ICAM) Program to undertake a two-year statewide mobility management pilot.?The pilot program will expand mobility by helping connect potential riders to a wide range of services and bring organizations together where there are gaps in the transportation network. 

"Our administration is committed to increasing transportation options across the state. This grant from the FTA will help us make critical improvements to make our transportation system more accessible for everyone,” said Governor Maura Healey. "We’re grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration and FTA for this award and committed to continuing to compete for federal dollars to improve quality of life in Massachusetts.” 

"We are looking forward to working with municipal leaders and other stakeholders to identify additional ways we can support the transportation needs of older adults, individuals who are low-income, and residents with disabilities,” said Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll.?"Our administration is focused on expanding mobility by identifying where the gaps exist and addressing them." 

"Not everyone has the physical or financial means to travel in their vehicles and it is essential that we prioritize initiatives that meet them where they are,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. "All of us at MassDOT are looking forward to working with the Steering Committee on this pilot program as the steps we will take will build on a study we just completed, which found widespread support for a more coordinated approach with mobility management." 

"We'd like to thank the Biden Administration for making this mobility pilot in Massachusetts possible," said Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure Quentin Palfrey. "We continue to be grateful to our congressional delegation for supporting our applications as we compete for federal funding and bring federal investment to communities across Massachusetts." 

The $360,000 pilot program being announced today will fund a statewide mobility management pilot, including hiring a statewide mobility manager and related contractual and administrative support. The project will cover the entire state, including Justice40 communities.  

In 2023, MassDOT conducted an extensive study to explore whether a statewide system of Regional Mobility Managers would benefit older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income people by improving the awareness, availability, accessibility, and efficiency of transportation services for these populations. MassDOT published the study on January 31, 2024.??While the study looked at how mobility management systems function in other states, the primary focus was a deep dive into exploring the perspectives of on-the-ground practitioners helping people with mobility challenges and low income-navigate the existing transportation systems.?The study found support for a statewide mobility management program–and lays out a series of action steps for MassDOT to pilot this program in a way that complements the work being done by the practitioners on the ground.  

Building on the recommendations of the MassDOT Regional Mobility Manager Study, this ICAM grant award will require MassDOT to work closely with a steering committee. This committee already includes partner state agencies that manage statewide programs and initiatives related to aging and disability and assisted MassDOT with the recently completed regional mobility study.  

In addition to the ICAM grant announced today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has secured nearly $6 billion in federal funding since taking office and currently has a total of more than $3 billion in current requests pending for federal funds for infrastructure, climate, and economic development projects. 

Last year, the administration won a $108 million award for West-East Rail, a $372 million award for the Sagamore Bridge Replacement Project and a $116 million grant for the MBTA's purchase of battery-electric buses.  Additional grants received recently include $67 million for accessibility improvements at 14 MBTA Green Line station stops and approximately $3.3 million for six municipal airports in Massachusetts.  

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has other transportation grant applications pending, including an application for $1.06 billion in grant funding through the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Large Bridge Project Program to replace the Sagamore Bridge. MassDOT is the lead applicant, applying jointly with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) as the bridge's owner.?   

Statements of support 

Congressman Richard Neal:
“With ICAM set to receive $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through 2026, Massachusetts continues to receive a significant amount of funding from this historic legislation. Given that much of the infrastructure package was drafted in the Ways and Means Committee under my chairmanship, I am thrilled that Massachusetts has been the benefactor of countless financial awards that will greatly improve the Commonwealth’s infrastructure, especially as it relates to rail. Improved and expanded passenger rail is critical to unlocking growth and opportunities for workers across the economic spectrum. I applaud Governor Healey and her administration for continuing to pursue funding opportunities that will greatly approve the lives of those throughout the Commonwealth.” 

Sujatha Krishnan, Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission's Deputy Executive Director:
"The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) strongly supports MassDOT’s two-year pilot program to enhance mobility options for Environmental Justice communities in our region. It addresses critical needs identified in our Long-Range Transportation Plan, ,2050 Connections, emphasizing a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to fill transportation network gaps and connect disadvantaged communities with accessible transportation choices."  

Toni Wolf, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission:
“Transportation is a key component of independent living and employment for individuals with disabilities. We are thrilled to partner with MassDOT and the Statewide Mobility Manager as we work toward increasing accessible transportation for people with disabilities so they can continue working and living independently.”  

James Fuccione, Senior Director of the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative:
“Communities working to become more age and dementia friendly promote connection and inclusion, which is only possible when people can access reliable transportation. Older adults and people living with disabilities need to access social and civic opportunities, employment and volunteering and a range of amenities. A statewide mobility management system can help residents make these critical connections and will advance our goal of an age and dementia friendly Commonwealth."

MassDOT Expands Safe Routes to School with 72 Additional Schools

1,171 Schools Are Now Part of the Safe Routes to School Program

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) reported today that its Massachusetts Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program continues to grow and make a difference as the 2023-2024 academic year comes to an end, with 72 additional schools joining SRTS since last September. The total number of partner schools across Massachusetts is now 1,171, located in 284 communities and serving approximately 590,000 students. The program has seen consistent annual growth in its number of school partners for the past 19 years.  

Sponsored by MassDOT and with funds from the Federal Highway Administration, the Massachusetts SRTS Program promotes safer routes for students to get to school through a focus on the six E's:  Education, Encouragement, Evaluation, Engagement, Engineering, and Equity. The program hosts annual flagship events such as Massachusetts’ Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day in May.    

“I want to commend our Safe Routes to School Program team for their dedication to safety and for finishing the school year strong as SRTS continues to expand its network across Massachusetts,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “Parents deserve to have peace of mind when it comes to students walking and biking to school, and SRTS will continue to work with school communities to help make our roadways more equitable for different modes of transportation.”

This year’s Nikki Tishler Memorial Award winner, Jenn Martin from Newton, commented on the evolution of the Safe Routes to School program, ”In my decade-plus of involvement with Safe Routes to School, I have seen Newton's Safe Routes work evolve and, as the new Director of Transportation Planning for the City of Newton, am now working with?high school students who are demanding that our local, state and federal governments do a better job of providing them with the tools, education, and infrastructure that they need to be able to independently navigate the built world. It is inspiring, and we have so much more to do!” 

The Nikki Tishler Memorial Award recognizes an individual or group of individuals who served as true champions of Safe Routes to School over the past school year, making the extra effort to ensure a successful program in their community. 

Dennis Geniuch, Director of Health and Wellness at Brockton Public Schools, said, “I would like to express my thanks for the wonderful partnership between MassDOT and the Brockton Public Schools. The Safe Routes to School program provided opportunities for students K-12 that have enriched our Health and Wellness curriculum and increased awareness and opportunity for the students in Brockton.” 

Matt Behnke, an educator at Conte Community School in Pittsfield, said “It was so inspiring to see all the other ways that schools and communities are promoting safe access on foot and by bike.  And it definitely reenergized me to continue this work in the years ahead.” 

Conte Community School received the Exemplary Program Award for the Western Region this year at the SRTS Annual Awards Ceremony.  

The 72 schools that joined SRTS since the start of the school year last September include:

Amherst Regional Middle School, Amherst
Belmont High School, Belmont
Belmont Middle School, Belmont
Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, Lowell
Berkley Middle School, Berkley
Boston Green Academy, Boston
Bourne High School, Bourne
Bridgewater Middle School, Bridgewater
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School, Bridgewater
Broad Meadows Middle School, Quincy
Brooke Roslindale (Brooke Charter Schools), Boston
Burncoat Prep Elementary School, Worcester
Burncoat Senior High School, Worcester
Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, Lowell
Charlton Middle School, Charlton
Chelsea High School, Chelsea
Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Chicopee
Chicopee High School, Chicopee
Concord Carlisle High School, Concord
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, South Yarmouth
Dr. An Wang Middle School, Lowell
Duxbury High School, Duxbury
Easthampton High School, Easthampton
English High School, Boston
Flagg Street School, Worcester
Framingham High School, Framingham
Franklin Early Childhood Center, Melrose
General John Nixon Elementary School, Sudbury
George H Mitchell Elementary School, Bridgewater
Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical School, New Bedford
Grew Elementary School, Boston
Hampden Charter School of Science - East, Chicopee
Harold L Qualters Middle School, Mansfield
Holyoke High School, Holyoke
Holyoke STEM Academy, Holyoke
Hopkinton High School, Hopkinton
James F. Sullivan Middle School, Lowell
Joseph Metcalf School, Holyoke
Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston
Kenny Elementary School, Boston
Lenox Memorial Middle and High School, Lenox
Lester J. Gates Middle School, Scituate
Lille B. Merrill Elementary School, Raynham
Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary School, Holyoke
Mansfield High School, Mansfield
Melrose High School, Melrose
Memorial Early Childhood Center, Middleborough
Mendell Elementary School, Boston
Middleborough High School, Middleborough
Murdock High School, Winchendon
New Citizens Center School, Worcester
New Heights Charter School, Brockton
Northampton High School, Northampton
Norton High School, Norton
Oxford High School, Oxford
Quaboag Regional Middle High School, Warren
R.H. Conwell Elementary School, Worthington
Raynham Middle School, Raynham
Salem Prep High School, Salem
Scituate High School, Scituate
Shepherd Hill Regional High School, Dudley
Somerset Berkley Regional High School, Somerset
Stoneham High School, Stoneham
Stoughton High School, Stoughton
Tantasqua Regional Junior High School, Sturbridge
Therapeutic Day School, Bridgewater
Trotter K-8 School, Boston
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School, Bourne
West Tatnuck Elementary School, Worcester
Westborough High School, Westborough
William G Vinal Elementary School, Norwell
Williams Intermediate School, Raynham 

Additional SRTS success metrics include: 
779 “Walk and Roll to School” events in the 2023-2024 academic year.
329 bicycle and pedestrian safety sessions hosted virtually and in-person in the 2023-2024 academic year.
257 alliance partners who extend the reach and support of Safe Routes to School programming; examples include libraries, bike/pedestrian advocacy groups, and afterschool and summer programs.   
80+ infrastructure projects completed and/or in progress designed for students to safely walk and bike to school since the program’s inception. 

The Walk and Roll to School events come from the number of school registrations SRTS received for its three flagship day events (iWalk in October; Winter Walk & Roll in February; and Massachusetts Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day in May). More information about these flagship events can be found here.

Summer with Safe Routes to School 

Throughout the summer, the SRTS team continues its outreach, hosting Bike Rodeos, pedestrian safety classes, and other events that teach students about safe and active trips.  

The Bike Rodeos are an interactive way to teach students the rules of the road while practicing safe bicycling skills. The rodeo format incorporates stations along a loop course that simulates a neighborhood environment. More information about the Bike Rodeos can be found here.

During the school year, the Program offers pedestrian and bicycle training activities, walk and bike assessments, and arrival/dismissal observations at schools. SRTS works with schools and their local communities to help customize safety-focused activities, provide resources to help facilitate safe student travel, and offer one-on-one assistance for each school's specific needs. By fostering partnerships between advocacy groups, municipal officials, law enforcement, education leaders, and public health departments, the program currently serves over 1,170 public elementary, middle, and high schools in over 280 communities across the Commonwealth.  

For more information on Massachusetts Safe Routes to School visit: 

www.mass.gov/safe-routes-to-school 

www.facebook.com/SafeRoutes.MA  

www.twitter.com/SafeRoutes_MA  

www.instagram.com/srts_ma 

www.linkedin.com/company/ma-safe-routes-to-school 

Attendees