DVRPC's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs provide support to area employers, commuters, and residents to help them find the best travel options for their own needs, for employees, and for the region. Through education and outreach services, the following programs offer information and tools to help make decisions about efficient, cost-effective, and cleaner trips around our communities and across the region, and the positive impact these changes can have on the region’s traffic congestion and air quality, and our overall quality of life.
TripSmart PA
TripSmart PA is a program in southeastern Pennsylvania to educate employers, commuters, residents and visitors on the importance of considering travel alternatives to driving alone. Whether we decide to take transit, become part of a car pool or van pool, bike, or even work from home, TripSmart PA has information on many alternatives to driving alone and how we can all take advantage of them. Employers can use TripSmart PA to organize groups of employees who can commute together, which is helpful in reducing parking needs and costs, and in reducing the company's or organization's carbon footprint.
TripSmart PA also includes services like the free Share-A-Ride ridematch service and the region's Emergency Ride Home program.
PA Carpool
DVRPC offers several programs for commuters in and residents of the five-county southeastern Pennsylvania region, and for employers looking to help employees with their commute. Those who live and/or work in this area can go to PA Carpool for information on ridematching, ridesharing, bicycle travel and transit services through the Share-A-Ride program, as well for similar programs in southern New Jersey and Delaware, and in other parts of Pennsylvania.
Share-A-Ride (SAR)
Share-A-Ride (SAR) is a free, online platform that provides matches to convenient transit services, car pool and vanpool groups, and even bicycling groups and protected routes -- for regular trips like commuting or one-time travel for events or services. Those who sign up with SAR and record their trips can earn rewards for not driving alone. Eligible registrants must live and/or work in the five-county southeastern Pennsylvania region. Even employers can get on board by locating matches and setting up groups for their employees!
Travel Options Program (TOP)
The Travel Options Program is a competitive grant program to encourage innovative and new-to-us approaches to Transportation Demand Management (TDM). Grants are funded through PennDOT and NJDOT and administered by DVRPC. The application process takes place every two years, with the contract for each project selected lasting for two years. TOP grants are open to Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) in the DVRPC service area, as well as non-profit organizations, municipalities and counties. Find more information on the TOP process and past projects.