The Pros of Transportation Sharing

The Pros of

Transportation Sharing

By Tara

Gra viss , CCAM

Modern cities need a diverse range of transportation options that complement each other in order to accommodate our growing populations and increasing congestion. Car sharing and bike sharing are a few options that can alleviate congestion, reduce emissions and maintain quality of life.

These programs are not the solution to all of our traffic and pollution issues, but they do offer innovative options that can deliver real benefits in a timely manner. Transportation sharing may be the link in our transportation systems to bring us around the track full circle.

Behind the (Borrowed) Wheel

Car sharing helps people get around while saving money. You can rent a car by the minute, the hour or the day.

Members in car sharing programs can easily locate a car on the street anywhere within the area by checking a smartphone app or website, calling customer support, or simply by finding an available car on the street. Members can begin their trip spontaneously or reserve a vehicle without committing to a mandatory return time or specific location. Members can use the cars for as long as they would like and pay only for the time they use the vehicle. Parking, insurance, fuel, re-charging and maintenance are included at no additional cost, and there are no annual fees.

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City governments and transit agencies are seeing the benefits to car sharing programs: • One shared car replaces more than eight individually owned cars • Members giving up a car when they join car sharing - 15% • Members not buying a new one because they joined - 25% • Car sharing increases public transit usage and other forms of travel • People drive less • The average privately owned car is driven just 66 minutes a day

At this time, the following car share companies are operating in California: Car2Go, Zipcar, City CarShare and FunRide. For more information on car sharing check out www.carsharing.net.

Pedals for the People

Bike sharing programs allow participants to loan or rent bicycles for short trips, providing a convenient, affordable way to get around without a car. Rentals can be daily, multi-day, weekly, monthly or annually. Cycles can be returned to any participating station.

The rental stations use solar power and can be easily installed in most areas.

Bike sharing is an ideal alternative transportation system for traveling shorter distances and it reduces parking, congestion and pollution issues. Bicycles are key to connecting the first or last half mile in a commute – making mass transit that much more accessible. Users find available bikes using their particular network, and parking and maintenance are included in membership.

In California there are several private bike sharing programs and plans for pending installation on a larger scale from DecoBike.

For more information on bike sharing, visit www.streetfilms. org/riding-the-bike-share-boom/.

Benefits to Associations?

Realtors tell us that neighborhood enjoyment, transit access, parking and visitation all increase property values. Trends show that more transportation options lead to more travelling within communities, a reduced rate of speed and a safer community. Surrounding retailers benefit from more access to businesses and an increase in spending averages.

Depending on the size, location and member usages of your community, alternative transportation might be just what your association needs to keep up the pace.

Tara Graviss, CCAM, is a community manager with Walters Management at Liberty Station in San Diego.

Member News

With thousands of members spread out across California, CACM was looking for a way to keep in touch with all of our members’ latest happenings.

The Member News page is CACM’s online bulletin board designed to feature our members’ most recent news, both personal and professional. Select stories are also featured in Vision magazine.

Here are some of our latest submissions:

JANUARY 2014

New Ownership , Same Foundation Action Property Management, Inc., ACMF, a CACM Management Firm Council member, is under new ownership. On January 14, longtime Action executives Matthew Holbrook and Marianne Simek purchased the company from Jan Lhotka, who founded the company nearly 30 years ago.

Matthew Holbrook and Marianne Simek

Holbrook and Simek are no strangers to Action; Holbrook started in 1996 and Simek in 1987. Strategically planning her succession, Lhotka began to phase out of leadership at Action in the early 2000s, while Holbrook and Simek assumed responsibility for day-to-day operations of the company. As a result, the new ownership has made a seamless transition. Holbrook assumes the title of Chief Executive Officer, formalizing his leadership role. Simek remains as President and Chief Operating Officer.

“Jan’s foresight and strategic vision set the foundation for longterm success,” Holbrook said. “Marianne and I are excited to continue to build on this foundation and lead Action to further redefine the industry.” FEBRUARY 2014

CRUMMACK HUSEBY CELEBRATES 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CACM Management Firm Council member Crummack Huseby Property Management is proud to be celebrating 15 years in the property management industry.

After opening the company’s doors in 1999, Margo Crummack and Sandy Huseby quickly made a name for themselves as a women-led company, something they are still very proud of today. The company prides itself on service, retaining 95% of its clients since inception. “We rely on the business savvy and experience we gleaned while working in the corporate world,” says Huseby. “However, Margo and I realized if we wanted to keep service as a priority we would need to set out on our own path and break away from the big-corporation culture.”

Today Crummack Huseby Property Management has grown to more than 18 team members and has a robust client portfolio covering Southern California. Based in Lake Forest, the company is dedicated to helping clients identify and define their goals and creating customized management programs to achieve them.

Sandy Huseby and Margo Crummack

To read more recent news, log in to the Members Only section at www.cacm.org. Email communications@cacm.org to learn how you can submit news of your own.

The 2014 Southern California Law Seminar & Expo, held March 13-14 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, drew nearly 550 community managers for two days of informative sessions, idea sharing and an exhibit hall featuring more than 200 exhibitors.

Manager attendees explored new legislation and case law; property insurance claims; safety, security and privacy issues; and more. Attendees also had the option to participate in the Table Topic sessions; this popular, collaborative session allowed managers to visit the table (or tables) of their choice to brainstorm solutions to various topics with other managers and the attorney facilitators.

This year’s event also featured the CCAM Oath Ceremony, recognizing managers who recently earned the prestigious CCAM designation; the evening Managers’ Reception, full of networking and fun; and a preview of CACM’s new statewide PR campaign aimed at promoting the community association management profession across California.

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Here’s what a few att endees li ked best thi s yea r

“I liked that the Law Seminar and Expo were combined this year. I was able to attend both events and not get too far behind at the office.” -Mary Herrick, CCAM Prime Association Services

“As always, love the great opportunity to network with my industry peers and service providers. As a management company executive, I appreciate the quality of information/education that all our community managers receive during the law sessions.” -Diane Houston, CCAM

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“I liked the Exhibit Hall and found the booths very entertaining. It was fun to mingle and interact with other professionals from the industry.” -Bridget Nigh Community Association Financial Services, LLC “I have been in this business for almost 15 years and always learn something I can do to help the communities I manage or oversee.” -Deborah Griffiths, CCAM Associa – N. N. Jaeschke, Inc.

Check out more photos from the event in CACM’s online Photo Gallery at www.cacm.org.

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A drawing was held during the Welcome Reception for a 2015 Law Seminar & Expo registration. The lucky winner was Deborah Baker, CCAM of the Fairbanks Ranch Association in Rancho Santa Fe. Congratulations, Deborah!

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