For over 33 years, GVF’s advocacy efforts have led to significant projects receiving funding to be completed, advancing projects to remain on the TIP, all of which have positively impacted the region’s economic development and continuing to improve mobility throughout this region.

 

GVF advocates for improving local and regional transportation projects, infrastructure updates, and enhanced mobility. GVF has advocated for a long-term transportation bill, permanent parity for commuter benefits, and local and regional project funding.

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Committee Goals:

• Develop TDM legislation

• Strengthen relationships with elected officials’ offices and staffers

  • Develop a monthly communication to their offices to educate them on important TDM initiatives/projects/programs and relevant GVF information

• Work with governmental officials to secure funding for GVF’s mission

  • Met with PennDOT, Montgomery and Chester counties, and state representatives to discuss ideas

• Schedule relevant legislative visits/GVF events

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Committee Chair:

• Eric Frary, Vice President, Michael Baker International

 

Committee Vice-Chair:

• Pam Sarne McCormick, Director of Legislative and Community Affairs, SEPTA

 

Members: 

• Mike Bettinger, Director of Government & External Relations, Montgomery County Community College

• PA State Representative Tim Briggs, GVF Board Member

• Terrence Foley, GVF Board Member

• Jeff Guzy, Executive Director, RK&K, GVF Board President

• Rob Henry, Executive Director, GVF

• Don Jacobs, Executive Vice President, Traffic Planning and Design

• Brian Jeter, Senior Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Comcast

• Brian Keaveny, Associate Vice President, Pennoni

• Greg Lebo, Transportation Lead – Eastern PA, Stantec 

• Casey Moore, Executive Vice President, McMahon Associates, GVF Board Treasurer

• Brian O'Leary, Executive Director, Chester County Planning Commission, GVF Board Member

• Joe Serbu, Manager, PA Turnpike, GVF Board Member