CATMA tells House Transportation panel it needs statutory TDM definition, steady funding and micromobility support

Sandy Thibault, executive director of the Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association (CATMA), told the Vermont House Transportation Committee on April 18, 2025, that CATMA seeks statutory recognition of transportation demand management (TDM), dedicated funding for public transit and TDM programs, and continued investment in micromobility as the region grows.

Thibault summarized CATMA’s history and reach, saying the organization was founded in 1992 by Champlain College, the University of Vermont and the UVM Medical Center and in 2015 expanded membership to employers and developers across Chittenden County. "We serve as a gateway in Chittenden County between employers, developers, service providers and municipalities to plan, manage and implement transportation demand management programming," Thibault said.

The organization reports serving roughly 15,000 employees and 15,000 students through member institutions and about 1,400 residents through developer members. CATMA partnered with Go Vermont in July 2023 to launch a county-focused trip-recording app; Thibault said that data from members who record trips…