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Tigers Commute in Real-time all the Time

Thursday, September 25, 3:00 PM, Room: Mt. Pisgah

Clemson University Parking and Transportation Services’ innovative unified mobility & commute management platform was designed to connect users in Real-time all the Time via app or web to all things parking and transportation. We contracted with RideShark, and project urgency existed as Clemson’s IT department was discontinuing support for transportation resources within our my.Clemson app. My.Clemson provided real-time bus tracking & maps featuring parking by user type, bike-share locations, and EV charging. Tigers Commute features far exceed these needs, and it has been touted by my.Clemson’s mobile team as my.Clemson on steroids! We recently contracted with eleven-x to install 10K+ parking sensors, and features now include access to: Real-time availability of Employee, Student, Accessible and Visitor parking  Accessible parking & mobility options Real-time bus tracking & schedules Real-time EV Charging availability Real-time Clemson E-bike availability Trip Planning & Ridesharing where drivers can charge fees to share commute costs Connect with biking/walking partners Clemson's Nightline On-Demand Nighttime transit Ability to send push notifications/alerts Ability to run contests & incentivize mobility options  University users can establish single trips or recurring commutes by car, transit, bicycle, or walking. Utilizing this feature requires log in using Shibboleth single sign-on (SSO) so that Clemson affiliation is verified, and students and employees are not paired. Through collaborative development with RideShark and eleven-x, Tigers Commute has elevated Clemson University’s mobility experience to an unparalleled level of service. Real-time information is available through the web or connections to native apps, reducing ongoing API maintenance and eliminating IT involvement. It allows for agnostic and seamless integration of multiple mobility systems and resources for Real-time all the time parking availability, bus tracking, EV Charging, Bikeshare, and more….

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will be inspired by the possibilities of collaboration to create an innovative approach to harness all things mobility related into a unified mobility platform.

  • Participants will understand the value of TDM management and how Real-Time TDM applications can add convenience and improve the experience which can further influence behavior.

  • Participants will understand how faculty, staff and student data security and safety is of paramount importance when developing innovative unified mobility platforms.

Dan Hoffmann (Clemson University)

Dan Hofmann has served for the past 13+ years as an innovative and strategic leader as Director of Parking and Transportation Services at Clemson University in Clemson, SC where he has lead Clemson to earn the prestigious Accredited Parking Organization (APO) distinction.

He is a native New Yorker who has over 4 decades of Parking and Transportation Services experience. Dan graduated from St. John’s University in New York City with a BS degree in Criminal Justice and has his Parking, Transportation and Mobility Professional – PTMP (formerly CAPP) accreditation through the International Parking and Mobility Institute in cooperation with the University of Virginia.

During his career Dan has held several high-profile positions in the world of parking and transportation serving as Chief of Parking Control at the New York City DOT, Deputy Commissioner for the City of Boston Transportation Department, Operations Manager for Parking Services at Harvard University and as General Manager for LAZ Parking in Chicago where he managed the largest public/private parking meter concession in the country.

Dan has served as Clemson University’s Staff Senate President, a past President of the Carolinas Parking and Mobility Association and as a former CPMA Board member, and he served on the New England Parking Council’s Board of Directors.

 

Sharon Lewinson (RideShark Inc.)

Sharon Lewinson is a seasoned transportation engineer with over 20 years of experience in sustainable transportation, transportation demand management (TDM), and mobility innovation. She currently serves as the CEO of RideShark, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, and is the President of ACT Canada, where she champions transportation demand strategies across the nation. Sharon also sits on the board of directors for the Canadian Parking Association (CPA), contributing her expertise in advancing parking and mobility standards.

Recognized for her contributions to the field, Sharon was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE). Her career has been defined by leadership in designing and implementing innovative transportation strategies, fostering public-private partnerships, and promoting environmentally friendly and accessible mobility solutions.
Sharon’s dedication to sustainability and her ability to bridge technology with practical applications have made her a transformative figure in the transportation industry. She continues to advocate for innovation and collaboration to drive impactful changes in mobility.