Transportation Management Association of Chester County

What Transportation Management Association of Chester County does

Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) is a membership-based non-profit transportation management association founded in 1992 (originally as Chester Valley TMA, renamed in 1995) and headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The organization advances equitable, safe, and sustainable multimodal transportation across Chester County by serving as a resource center, a cross-sector collaborator, and a catalytic agent for best practices. Its membership represents more than 20,000 commuters and spans engineering, planning, law, consumer goods, finance, hospitality, and education sectors.

TMACC's core product portfolio centers on ChescoBus, which it directly operates as two fixed-route bus services: LINK (Coatesville to Parkesburg, including Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville VA Medical Center, and Parkesburg Amtrak connections) and SCCOOT (Oxford to West Chester Transportation Center). The November 2025 launch of the ChescoBus Pass app, powered by Modeshift, added digital fare collection, reloadable smart cards, mobile ticketing, and real-time trip planning. Complementary products include Share-A-Ride carpool matching (with DVRPC and Agile Mile), a vanpool program for 7-15 person groups, seven official Park & Ride lots, Bike to Work programming, and the ChesGo! quarterly publication. The 1-10 person staff is supported by a 20+ member Board of Directors.

TMACC's business model combines membership dues (tiered by employer size), Annual Investor sponsorships ($2,500 full-year tier, with sub-tiers at $450 and $750), bus pass and ticket sales (LINK monthly pass $104, 10-trip ticket $26; SCCOOT single-trip $3.25, 10-trip $1.60/trip), event registration (Breakfast Briefings: member $45 / non-member $60), and government funding from PennDOT (ACT 89), the Chester County Commissioners (local match), DVRPC (TCDI grants), and municipal support. Distribution is direct (e-commerce storefront, mobile app, on-board sales) and through long-standing partnerships with Krapf's Coaches (operations), Modeshift (fare technology), Agile Mile (carpool platform), and PennDOT/SEPTA/DVRPC (funding and policy).

Name

Transportation Management Association of Chester County

Legal name

Transportation Management Association of Chester County

Website

https://tmacc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TMACC is a 33-year-old Chester County, PA non-profit transportation management association that operates ChescoBus (LINK and SCCOOT routes), advocates for sustainable multimodal transportation, and represents over 20,000 commuters through employer memberships, carpool/vanpool programs, and partnerships with PennDOT, SEPTA, and DVRPC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Management Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIALAC

Traffic Management & Intelligent Transportation Systems (Signals, TMCs, Congestion)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

Keywords

• Transportation demand management
• Public transit services
• Commuter advocacy programs
• Mobility management services
• Carpool matching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Malvern

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues based on organization size, providing access to commuting resources, TDM consulting, advocacy with government agencies, and networking opportunities.
2. Bus Pass and Ticket Sales: Sales of bus passes and tickets for ChescoBus transit routes (LINK and SCCOOT), including monthly passes and 10-trip tickets sold through the e-commerce storefront and mobile app.
3. Annual Investor/Sponsorship Program: Annual investor benefits at $2,500 include reserved seats at transportation briefings and membership meetings, ad insertions in ChesGo magazine, press releases in Monday Morning Memo, sponsor recognition, and event-specific sponsorship opportunities.
4. Government Grants and Funding: State funding from PennDOT ACT 89 program, local match from Chester County Commissioners, municipal support, and TCDI grants from DVRPC for specific transportation improvement projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TMACC is a membership-based nonprofit transportation management association that operates the ChescoBus public transit service (LINK and SCCOOT routes), provides carpool/vanpool matching, advocates for multimodal transportation infrastructure, and delivers commuter education across Chester County, PA. The organization represents over 20,000 commuters and partners with public, private, and nonprofit entities to advance sustainable transportation solutions.

Product overview

Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) operates as a membership-based nonprofit advocating for sustainable multimodal transportation. The core product portfolio centers on ChescoBus, which comprises two fixed-route bus services: LINK (Coatesville Link) serving Coatesville to Parkesburg, and SCCOOT serving Oxford to West Chester. The digital ChescoBus Pass App, powered by Modeshift, provides mobile ticketing, contactless fare payment (scan-or-tap), and real-time trip planning. Additional mobility products include Share-A-Ride carpool matching, vanpool programs (7-15 person groups), and access to 7 Park & Ride lots across the county. TMACC also publishes ChesGo! quarterly magazine, organizes Bike to Work Day events, and provides commuter consulting services to member organizations. Fare products include monthly passes and 10-trip tickets sold through the e-commerce website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ChescoBus: Public transportation bus service operated by TMACC in Chester County, including the Coatesville LINK and SCCOOT routes.
• ChesGO!

Products and services

• ChescoBus Public Transit Service Fixed-route public bus transportation service operating two routes: LINK (Coatesville to Parkesburg) and SCCOOT (Oxford to West Chester), serving southern Chester County communities not covered by SEPTA.
• LINK Bus Route Bus service connecting Coatesville and Parkesburg, including stops at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville VA Medical Center, and Walmart. Operates Monday through Saturday with fixed routes and on-demand stops.
• SCCOOT Bus Route Bus service traveling from Oxford to West Chester Transportation Center, connecting southern Chester County communities including Oxford, West Grove, Avondale, and Kennett Square. Operates Monday through Friday with on-demand stops.
• ChescoBus Pass Mobile App Digital mobile application for contactless fare payment and trip planning on ChescoBus services. Enables riders to purchase tickets, store and scan digital tickets for boarding, and access real-time trip planning via the Transport Portal.
• Share-A-Ride Carpool Matching Free computerized carpool matching service that connects commuters who work in southeastern Pennsylvania with carpool partners based on location and schedule. Includes reward program for participants who carpool for more than 3 months.
• Vanpool Program Group commuting option where 7-15 people share a van for regular work commutes. One volunteer serves as driver/coordinator (rides free) while riders share operating costs and can use HOV lanes.
• Park & Ride Lots Network Designated parking areas for commuters using public transit, carpools, or vanpools. TMACC identifies and promotes 7 official P&R lots throughout Chester County at strategic interchanges in Uwchlan, Downingtown, East Whiteland, West Goshen, Oxford, and Nottingham townships.
• Bike to Work Program Commuter cycling support including weekly group rides from May to September along Chester Valley Trail into Great Valley, bicycle amenities mapping for Chester County, and annual Bike to Work Day events.
• TMACC Annual Membership Annual membership program for organizations that provides commuting resources, transportation demand management consulting, advocacy with government agencies, networking events, and marketing exposure for member employers in Chester County.
• Annual Investor / Sponsorship Program Annual sponsorship program at $2,500/year offering reserved seats at transportation briefings and membership meetings, ad insertions in ChesGo magazine, press releases in Monday Morning Memo, sponsor recognition, and event-specific sponsorship opportunities.
• LINK Monthly Pass Unlimited monthly travel pass for COATESVILLE LINK bus service at $104.00 per month, valid for travel on all Coatesville LINK routes within Chester County.
• LINK Ten Trip Ticket Ten-trip ticket pass for COATESVILLE LINK bus service at $26.00 for 10 trips, providing discounted per-trip fare compared to single-trip purchases.
• SCCOOT Monthly Pass Unlimited monthly travel pass for SCCOOT bus service between Oxford and West Chester Transportation Center, effective January 13, 2025 in a single zone.
• SCCOOT Ten Trip Ticket

Quantifiable outcome

• Members save an average of $800/year or more through vanpooling compared to driving alone
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ModeshiftcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 November 2025Partnership to launch digital, contactless fare collection system for ChescoBus on November 10, 2025. The system includes mobile ticketing, reloadable smart cards, and real-time trip planning features, improving operational efficiency and rider convenience for LINK and SCCOOT bus services.
• Krapf's Coaches, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService provider for ChescoBus operations (SCCOOT and LINK routes). Contact at 610-431-1500 for bus status and route questions during non-TMACC business hours. Provides fixed-route bus service and on-demand stop coordination.
• Agile MilecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Share-A-Ride carpool matching program. Created easy-to-use landing pages (e.g., WCU Share-A-Ride portal) integrated with TMACC's services. Enables trip matching, transit/biking/walking options display, and reward point tracking for commuters.
• Growing Roots Farmers MarketsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to launch Breath Clean Commute Green campaign with pop-up events at Malvern (May 10) and Downingtown (May 17) Farmers Markets. Engages community members in transportation conversations, promotes sustainable commuting, and gathers public input on multimodal transit needs.
• Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning partner providing TCDI grants, Share-A-Ride program management, and funding for trail projects (Warner Spur Trail, Devault Trail Activation Plan). Joint initiatives include Lincoln Highway Active Transportation Improvement Plan.
• PennDOTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary state funding source for ChescoBus through ACT 89 program. TMACC works closely with PennDOT Engineering District 6 for transportation projects, infrastructure improvements, and policy advocacy.
• SEPTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional transit agency providing service to Chester County. ChescoBus routes connect to SEPTA at West Chester Transportation Center (SCCOOT connects to Routes 92, 104, 135) and Parkesburg/Coatesville Amtrak Stations (LINK connects to Route 135). TMACC advocates for SEPTA service preservation.
• Chester County Planning CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level planning partner for transportation projects. Collaborated on Route 30 Multimodal Transportation Study, Lincoln Highway Active Transportation Improvement Plan, and various trail and multimodal projects throughout Chester County.
• Chester County Economic Development CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Health Care Connect initiative to study commuting habits and transportation solutions for healthcare industry workforce in Chester County.
• AmtrakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmtrak owns Paoli Train Station along Keystone Corridor. TMACC monitors and advocates for Paoli Station Improvements project including new center high-level platform, elevators, pedestrian overpass, and ADA improvements.
• Chester County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary local match funding source for ChescoBus operations, providing majority of local match for PennDOT ACT 89 funding alongside municipal support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PennDOT (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation): State-level transportation agency providing primary ACT 89 funding for ChescoBus and serving as a core policy/advocacy counterpart. Comparable as the broader public-sector incumbent that both funds and shapes TMACC's operating environment.
• SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority): Regional transit authority providing bus and rail service across the five-county Philadelphia region including parts of Chester County. Comparable as the broader incumbent transit provider whose service gaps TMACC's ChescoBus routes are designed to fill; SCCOOT explicitly connects to SEPTA Routes 92, 104, and 135.

Others

• Modeshift: Mobility technology vendor whose platform powers the new ChescoBus Pass app for mobile ticketing, contactless fare payment, and real-time trip planning. Comparable as an enabling fare-collection technology partner for TMACC's transit service.
• Agile Mile: Technology partner that built and operates the Share-A-Ride carpool matching landing pages (e.g., the WCU Share-A-Ride portal) integrated with TMACC's services. Comparable as an enabling software supplier in the same mobility/TDM stack.
• Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC): Metropolitan planning organization for the Greater Philadelphia region, providing TCDI grants, Share-A-Ride program management, and trail-project funding. Comparable as a strategic funding and planning partner whose goals (regional mobility, TDM, multimodal connectivity) align directly with TMACC's mission.
• Krapf's Coaches, Inc. Charter and transit bus operator serving as TMACC's implementation partner for the ChescoBus LINK and SCCOOT routes. Comparable because it is the contracted operator delivering TMACC's transit product and a founding member of the organization.

Direct peers

• Cross County TMA (CCTMA): Regional Transportation Management Association in southeastern Pennsylvania offering carpool matching, employer commute programs, and TDM advocacy. Comparable as a peer TMA operating with the same nonprofit, employer-membership, multi-stakeholder playbook.
• RideFinders (Greater Richmond Transit Company TDM): TDM-focused organization providing carpool/vanpool matching, commuter rewards, and employer outreach—functionally analogous to TMACC's Share-A-Ride and vanpool programs. Strong comparability in service mix and nonprofit/membership structure.
• TMA Bucks (Transportation Management Association of Bucks County): Sibling TMA in Pennsylvania operating the same membership-based TDM model—commuter programs, employer partnerships, advocacy, and last-mile service—in an adjacent Greater Philadelphia county. Most directly comparable peer in business model and mission.

Emerging players

• Commute with Enterprise: National vanpool and commuter solutions program operated by Enterprise. Comparable as a scaled alternative in the vanpool and employer-commute space—relevant for benchmarking TMACC's vanpool and Share-A-Ride offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChesCoCommuter
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCacKWbScE4rSLX0LVB0UjOw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChesCoTMA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transportation-management-association-of-chester-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/chescocommuter

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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