Events
The Delaware County TMA holds multiple events throughout the year, which benefit our members, the community, municipalities, and local businesses.
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Upcoming Events
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Delaware County TMA Annual Golf Outing
Friday September 12, 2008
Edgmont Country Club
Tee-Off at 10 am
Plan to join the DCTMA, municipal and county decision makers, as well as area business leaders for a great day of networking on the course. In addition to a round of golf on Edgmont's beautiful course, participants will also enjoy breakfast, snacks, lunch and awards throughout the day.
Download the registration brochure and sign up today! For information on sponsorship opportunities or other details, please call (610) 892-9440. See you on the green!
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Recent Past Events
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Delaware County TMA's Bike to Work Day
Friday May 16, 2008 8am - 10am
Delaware County Court House
In celebration of Bike to Work Week, the Delaware County TMA hosted their annual Bike to Work Day, which helps to promote and celebrate alternative modes of transportation. Hosted in conjunction with the Delaware County Planning Department, the event was held on Friday, May 16th in front of the Delaware County Court House in Media.
Commuters were asked to leave their cars at home for the day and join other cyclists riding to work. County workers, as well as employees of other Media businesses, participated. The DCTMA then hosted a celebration in front of the Delaware County Courthouse for commuters who participated, which included breakfast and a special raffle with prizes were donated by local businesses.
Special thanks to State Representative Steve Barrar, to all those who participated, and to the sponsors who generously donated food and prizes!
Presenting Sponsor
Special Thanks to Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union!
Sponsors
320 Produce Market and Café
Bikeline
Crozer-Keystone Health System
Custom Bagels
Cycle Sport
Cycle Fit of Delaware County
Drexel Hill Cyclery
Salad Stop
Selene Whole Foods Co-op
SEPTA
Pretzel Boys of Media
Rose Tree Wawa
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6th Annual Municipalities Conference and Tradeshow
Friday March 28, 2008 8am-2pm
Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center
GREEN PLANNING
PRESENTING SPONSORS
OTHER SPONSORS
Comcast
Commerce Bank
Delaware County Community College
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
PECO Energy
Remington, Vernick & Beach Engineers
Stantec
Urban Engineers
Verizon
We are pleased to announce our Keynote Speaker for this event was Bruce K. Ferguson, FASLA, Author of many books including- Porous Pavements (Integrative Studies in Water Management and Land Development) (2005), Introduction to Stormwater: Concept, Purpose, Design (1998), and Stormwater Infiltration (1994). He is currently Franklin Professor of Landscape Architecture in the School of Environmental Design at the University of Georgia. His presentation was titled "Progress in Urban Environmental Design."
NEW - Click here for Professor Ferguson's Presentation
(c) Bruce Ferguson, 2008, cannot be used without permission
We would also like to thank our panel speakers for the tradeshow
Panel Moderator
John Nawn, Vice President and Managing Officer, GAI Consultants, Inc.
Speakers
Barry Seymour, Executive Director, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Bruce Ferguson, Franklin Professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia
Jim Ritzman, Deputy Secretary for Planning, PENNDOT
John Pickett, Director, Delaware County Planning Department
This annual conference is open to municipalities throughout the region, and provides great networking opportunities.
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Bridge Workshop with McCormick Taylor
Tuesday December 4, 2007 9am - Noon
Middletown Township Building
On Tuesday December 4th the Delaware County TMA held, in conjunction with McCormick Taylor, a Fall Bridge workshop. The workshop took place at the Middletown Township Building from 9 a.m. to noon.
We would like to thank Sandy Martin, Associate, McCormick Taylor, and Rebecca Ledebohm, Environmental Planner, McCormick Taylor, for presenting this workshop on bridges. The topics included Project Management, Bridge Planning & Construction, and Environmental Issues. Attendees gained insight into the construction of bridges from concept to completion. The workshop was free to members.
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Annual Member Dinner, Awards, and Board Meeting
Thursday November 29, 2007 5pm - Board Meeting
Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center 5:30pm - Cocktail Reception
6pm -Dinner
The DCTMA would like to thanks the sponsors for the evening
Platinum Sponor
GAI Consultants, Inc.
Gold Sponsors
Delaware County Community College
Stantec
Widener University
Pictured above from left to right: James D. Ritzman, members of the DCTMA Board of Directors
On Thursday November 29th, the Delaware County TMA held it's Annual Member Dinner and Board Meeting. The event took place at Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center in Drexel Hill. We were pleased to have James D. Ritzman, Deputy Secretary for Planning, PENNDOT, as the Keynote Speaker for the evening.
This year the DCTMA recognized four local businesses for their dedication and contribution to solving transportation issues and supporting efforts to improve transportation alternatives in Delaware County.
Pictured Below:Cecile Charlton- Executive Director, DCTMA and Larry Moulder- DCTMA Chairman, with award winners
Chairman’s Award- GAI Consultants, Inc. Community Service Award - Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
Partnership Award - Urban Engineers Public Service Award - Values Into Action
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13th Annual Access to Jobs EXPO - October 18, 2007
Thursday October 18, 2007 9am - 1pm
Springfield Country Club
On Thursday October 18th, the Delaware County TMA held it's 13th Annual 2007 Access to Jobs EXPO in conjunction with Congressman Joe Sestak. The event took place at Springfield Country Club from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There was a great turnout with well over 500 attendees and more then 50 area employers.
We hope to see your organization there next year. For more information contact the Delaware County TMA at (610) 892 - 9440.
Sponsoring Organizations for 2007 Include:
Commerce Bank - Crozer-Keystone Health System - UPS
Delaware County Community College - Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Main Line Health System - Harrah's Chester Casino & Racetrack
State Farm Insurance - Wawa
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Delaware County TMA Golf Tournament
Friday September 14, 2007 8am
Edgmont Country Club
This year's Annual Golf Tournament was held at Edgmont Country Club on Friday, September 14th. Tee-off time began at 8 a.m. followed by lunch and awards.
Tournament Sponors
Commerce Bank
Crozer-Keystone Health System
Corporate Sponsors
AQUA Pennsylvania
Delaware County Community College
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
GAI Consultants
Stantec
UPS
Urban Engineers, Inc.
Cart Sponsor
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Hole Sponsors
Drexelbrook Catering
McCormick Taylor
Radnor Township
Schnabel Engineering
The Residence at Glen Riddle
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Legislative Breakfast - September 10, 2007
Monday September 10, 2007 8am
Maris Grove
On Monday September 10th, the Delaware County TMA held it's Annual Legislative Breakfast. Our speaker was Congressman Joe Sestak, representing the 7th District of Pennsylvania. The event was held at Maris Grove with Breakfast beginning at 8 a.m.
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2007 Bike to Work Day
Thursday May 17, 2007 8am-10am
Delaware County Courthouse Center Plaza
In celebration of Bike to Work Week, the DCTMA once again held Bike to Work Day on Thursday May 17, 2007 in conjunction with the Delaware County Planning Department. On Thursday, from points throughout Delaware County, commuters left their cars at home for the day and joined other cyclists riding to work. County workers, as well as employees of other Media businesses, participated. The DCTMA then hosted a celebration at the Delaware County Courthouse Center Plaza for commuters who participated, which included breakfast and a special raffle with prizes were donated by local businesses.
Presenting Sponsor
Franklin Mint Credit Union
Sponsors
320 Produce Market and Café
Bikeline
Biketopia
Custom Bagels
Cycle Sport
Cycle Fit of Delaware County
Delaware County Cycling Committee of Bicycling Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Delaware Valley Bicycle Club
Drexel Hill Cyclery
Hometown Wellness & Chiropractic Center
Main Line Spring Water
Salad Stop
Selene Whole Foods Co-op
Rose Tree Wawa
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5th Annual Municipalities Conference and Tradeshow
March 23, 2007 9am-2pm
Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center
* For information on EXHIBITING in the Tradeshow click here
* For information on ATTENDING the Tradeshow click here
The 2007 Municipalities Conference & Trade Show, hosted by the Delaware County Transportation Management Association, was targeted to all municipalities throughout the region. Municipal managers, elected officials, engineers, roads and highways managers, emergency services personnel and zoning and planning committee members all benefitted from this networking and learning opportunity. The tradeshow featured keynote speaker Ronald Bailey, AICP, Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Department, a panel discussion, lunch, and the opportunity to exhibit or view products and services available to municipalities. This year's event was very successful and we look forward to seeing everyone back again for next year.
Special Thanks to this year's sponsors
2007 Presenting Sponsors
Boeing
Vollmer and Associates
Delaware County Community College
2007 Sponsors
Comcast
Commerce Bank
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
GAI Consultants
PECO Energy
Pennoni and Associates
Urban Engineers, Inc.
Verizon
If you have questions or would like more information about next year's event please e-mail info@dctma.org
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Incident Management Workshop "Planning for when things happen"
December 15, 2006 8:30am
PENNDOT District 6-0
On December 15, 2006 the Delaware County TMA held an Incident Management workshop sponsored by Urban Engineers, Inc. and hosted by PENNDOT Engineering District 6-0. This workshop brought together engineering firms and municipality representatives to discuss the best ways to manage traffic planning for incidents in municipalities. The morning included presentations by Urban Engineers, Inc. and PENNDOT, including information about District 6-0's Traffic Control Center and Regional ITS program. Afterwards there was a tour of PENNDOT’s Traffic Control Center.
Sponsor
Urban Engineers, Inc.
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Delaware County TMA’s Board Meeting and Annual Dinner
November 30, 2006 5:30pm
Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center
One of the highlights for the evening was the awards presentation where DCTMA recognized the efforts of some outstanding members. This year the Public Service Award went to Commerce Bank and was accepted by Tony Cavaliere; Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center received the Chairman’s Award with Bill Kay accepting; and the Community Service Award was given to Upper Providence Township with Anthony Hamaday accepting. The keynote speaker was T.R. “Tom” Hickey, AICP, a national transit planning manager with Gannett Fleming.
Sponsors
Drexelbrook
Conoco Phillips
Neumann College
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12th Annual Access to Jobs EXPO
October 19, 2006 9am
Springfield County Club
Hosted by the DCTMA, the 12th Annual Access to Jobs EXPO was held at the Springfield Country Club on October 19, 2006. Held in conjunction with Congressman’s Weldon’s Office and the help of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Center and CareerLink, this year’s EXPO featured representatives from more than 50 organizations and attracted almost 500 job seekers.
Sponsors
Commerce Bank
Crozer-Keystone Health System
Delaware County Community College
Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack
State Farm Insurance
UPS
Wawa