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Stockholm Partnerships Push Sustainability
FHWA Best Practices Accessible Sidewalk Guide
Satellite Conference: Health Effects of Sprawl
Prescott AZ Gets Bike/Ped Project Grant
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Will Walking Be MD State Exercise?
Hampton Roads' New Ped-Friendly Development
'Sim-Ford' Shows Effects of Driver Distractions
Vancouver to Get Bike/Ped Ferries?
San Antonio's Bicycle Christmas
Brit Motorist Lobby Works Against Speed Cameras
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According to a recent message from Margo Wootan of the Center for
Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), "Congress has finally finished
the Labor HHS and Education Appropriations bill ... The Conference
Report includes $27.505 million for Nutrition and Physical Activity,
which is a 70% increase over the FY 2001 funding level of $16 mil.
"The funding includes $5 million for efforts to eliminate micronutrient
malnutrition and $475,000 for a study by the Institute of Medicine on
childhood obesity. Also, within the total for physical activity and
nutrition, the following amounts have been targeted (earmarked) for
projects: $125,000 for the Village of Park Forest, Illinois Health
Department, for preventive health education and screening projects for
nutrition, chronic illness, food safety, health screening, hygiene, and
nutrition education for school children; $200,000 for the Great South
Bay YMCA in Bay Shore, New York, for the Fit Kids education and health
promotion program; $500,000 for the State of Alaska Department of
Health and Social Services for the Obesity Prevention and Control
Program; and $2 million for West Virginia University to establish the
Center on Obesity.
"The bill also includes $68.4 mil for the Youth Media Campaign -- also
called the National Campaign to Change Children's Health Behaviors (or
the Porter youth media campaign). That program was cut by 45% (from
$125 mil in FY 2001). That program suffered from a lack of a
constituency this year and from the fact that the President zeroed the
program out in his budget. We hope to fix that next year and work to
ensure that this important program that promotes physical activity
continues to be funded. Amazingly, the bill also includes $50 million
for the Physical Education for Progress (PEP) Program -- a ten-fold
increase over the FY 2001 funding level of $5 million..."
Source: Margo Wootan mailto: mwootan@cspinet.org
CSPI website: http://www.cspinet.org
STOCKHOLM PARTNERSHIPS PUSH SUSTAINABILITY
According to Eric Britton of The Commons, "For those of us who are
serious concerned with advancing the sustainability agenda in cities,
there is something very interesting that is taking shape in Stockholm
for the next six months.
"The program in question is the Stockholm Partnerships for Sustainable
Cities. It is a multi-part event which includes a first class
interactive web site, an international competition for outstanding
sustainability projects in cities world wide, and in the first week of
June in Stockholm an Expo of the best of these projects together with a
wide-open what you may think of as a conference until you see the way
they have decided to bring people together to share ideas and learn
from each other."
According to the program's website," The vision of the Stockholm
Partnerships for Sustainable Cities is to gather comprehensive
knowledge and information on the most innovative and inspiring
sustainability projects from all over the world in a grand exposure of
urban solutions and to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and
technology from these initiatives.
"The event will highlight development projects in cities from all over
the world that show innovative solutions for sustainable development in
urban areas. Some may be based on policy, others on technology and yet
others on proactive initiatives by communally based actors, but they
will all have one thing in common: to demonstrate in practice that
sustainable urban development is already possible.
"The best projects, and companies offering the best enabling technology
will be offered space at the Stockholm Partnerships Exhibition that is
organized together with the conference and award programme. Also, there
will be exclusive awards handed over to the urban development projects
that demonstrate the most innovative way to ensure sustainable urban
development.
For more on the program, visit the Stockholm Partnerships for
Sustainable Cities website at:
http://www.partnerships.stockholm.se
FHWA BEST PRACTICES ACCESSIBLE SIDEWALK GUIDE
The Federal Highway Administration recently published Part II of
their "Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access," a 1.5-inch thick
"best practices design guide." In the future, they will be posting
electronic versions on their bicycle/pedestrian program website (see
below). Meanwhile, according to FHWA's Barbara McMillen, "hard copies
of Part II are available by faxing a request to the FHWA Report Center,
301-577-1421. If you would like 5 or more copies, please fax your
request to the DOT Warehouse, 301386-5394. Include your street address
(no PO Boxes), city, state, zip and phone number with your request. The
Report Center and Warehouse are the only outlets for mailing reports.
Other FHWA staff offices and the Pedestrian Information Center do not
have the staff or facilities to handle report requests..."
Watch the Program's website for the appearance of the electronic
version: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bikeped
SATELLITE CONFERENCE: HEALTH EFFECTS OF SPRAWL
Thanks to Ron McLinden for this Heads-Up: "On Friday, January 18,
2002 from 1:00 to 3:00p.m., the Public Policy Research Center (PPRC) at
the University of Missouri St. Louis partners with the School of Public
Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a live national
satellite broadcast. The session, 'Urban Sprawl: What's Health Got to
Do with It?' will feature a moderated discussion from health care
researchers on the health impacts on our communities, highlight regions
that have made strides in recent years, and recommend future directions
in promoting sensible and healthy communities. Immediately after the
satellite broadcast, PPRC will sponsor a moderated session focused on
the St. Louis region and the health impacts of urban sprawl.
"The satellite broadcast will be held in the JC Penney Building, Room
72. RSVP is not required and this event is free to attend. For
additional information, call PPRC at (314) 516-5273.
Source: Ron McLinden mailto:Ron_McLinden@kcmo.org
PRESCOTT AZ GETS BIKE/PED PROJECT GRANT
According to a news release from the Prescott Alternative
Transportation (PAT), "PAT, the City of Prescott and the Open Space
Alliance (OSA) announced the receipt of $1.2 million in federal grants
for bicycle and pedestrian projects in Prescott today. The three
federal Transportation Enhancements grants will fund Prescott's
Greenways Trail System, the SR89/SR69 Interchange Bikeway and Walkway,
and Prescott Rails-to-Trails Phase II between old Hwy 89A and Chino
Valley...
"The Greenways grant, in particular, was a hard-won victory for
Prescott. The 2001 application marked the fourth year in a row that
PAT and the city had applied for funding for the project. This year,
timing appeared to be everything. Two weeks before the Transportation
Enhancements Review Committee convened to decide on this year's
recipients, PAT received word that it would be receiving $10,000 from
Bikes Belong, a bicycle industry coalition, for construction of the
Granite Creek Park low-water crossing, a crucial component of the
Greenways project. 'This grants was critical in leveraging support from
the federal government,' says Knaup.
Contact: Sue Knaup, Prescott Alternative Transportation, P.O. Box 2122,
Prescott, Arizona 86302. Phone: (928) 708-0911.
Website: http://www.prescottbikeped.org
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WILL WALKING BE MD STATE EXERCISE?
According to a Jan. 2nd story in the Montgomery (MD) Journal,
"Maryland already has a state cat, dog and dinosaur. And now an
8-year-old Silver Spring boy wants to add another item to the list.
Will Smith, a third-grade student at East Silver Spring Elementary
School, thinks everyone should be walking.
"The boy's father, Bill Smith, said he and Will were looking at the
state symbols on their home computer last fall when Will said walking
should be added as the state exercise. "A lot of people in Maryland
walk every day, but not that much," Will said. He said he got the idea
because walking is the Smith family's prime mode of transportation.
Will's mother, Kathleen, never learned how to drive, and Bill Smith
didn't renew his license. Will and Bill Smith brought the idea to
Will's teacher, who allowed the boy to introduce the idea to his
classmates.
"They embraced it and decided to write letters to Del. William
Bronrott, D-Bethesda, asking him to introduce the idea of an official
exercise to the General Assembly. Although he initially balked at the
idea, Bronrott, an advocate for pedestrian safety and walkable
communities, promised to introduce the legislation during the General
Assembly session, which convenes Jan. 9. Bronrott said his initial
thought was that his colleagues would scoff at the bill, but became
excited about the idea after reading the students' letters and studying
statistics..."
Source:
http://cold.jrnl.com/cfdocs/new/mc/mainstory.cfm?snumber=02&pnumber=01&paper=mc§ion=fp
http://cold.jrnl.com/cfdocs/new/mc/mainstory.cfm?snumber=02&pnumber=01&paper=mc§ion=fp
Archive search: http://cold.jrnl.com/cfdocs/new/mc/searchffx.cfm
Title: "A state exercise?"
Author: Kelly Smith
Cost: No
HAMPTON ROADS TO GET PED-FRIENDLY OFFICES
According to a Dec. 29th story in the Hampton Roads (VA) Daily
Press, "Three high-powered tenants have announced intentions to be
among the first tenants for an office building in New Town, a
pedestrian-friendly community to include homes, workplaces, shopping
and recreation. SunTrust Bank, the accounting firm of Witt, Mares & Co.
and the law firm of Kaufman & Canoles all said they want space in a
three-story, 60,000-square-foot building that will be constructed on
Monticello Avenue, across the street from the new James City County
Courthouse.
"All three have written letters to New Town Associates LLC, developers
of the 300-acre community, stating their interest. They were waiting
for the James City County Board of Supervisors to rezone the project
before proceeding with the final leasing steps, said Dave Iwans,
president of Dave Iwans & Associates in Norfolk, the marketing and
public relations firm representing the development..."
Source: http://www.dailypress.com/news/yahoo/dp-01996sy0dec29 .story
Archive search: http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/dailypress/index.html
Title: "3 tenants turn eyes to New Town"
Author: Jody Snider
Cost: Yes, after 7 days
'SIM-FORD' SHOWS EFFECTS OF DRIVER DISTRACTIONS
In a Dec. 2001 article in Popular Science, automotive editor Dan
McCosh said "My passenger in the Ford Taurus I'm driving suggests we
skip through Bob Dylan's 'Positively 4th Street.' It's not my favorite
song either. I start to fiddle with the CD player in the instrument
panel. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I see that I'm running off
the road into a ditch at 60 mph.
"There are no screams of alarm. In fact, my passenger, Jeff Greenberg,
a group leader at Ford's science labs, grins. No one is getting hurt
here. We're sitting in Ford's new $10 million simulator, designed to
study how people act while driving. Think of it as a big video game and
you've got the idea. Ford hopes the simulator will bring scientific
data to the nationwide debate over how distracting cell phones and other
electronic devices are for drivers.
"'How long do you think you can drive straight without moving the
wheel, before the car leaves the lane?' asks Greenberg, bemusedly.
'About 4 seconds?' I guess. 'About 4 to 6,' confirms Greenberg,
promptly..."
Source: http://www.popsci.com/auto/01/12/07/distraction/
Title: "Driven to Distraction"
Author: Dan McCosh
VANCOUVER TO GET BIKE/PED FERRIES?
According to a Dec. 22nd story in the Vancouver Sun, News story,
"Two routes crossing the Fraser River and one on Indian Arm are
front-runners for a Greater Vancouver regional district proposal to
establish a small-ferry service for pedestrians and cyclists.
"Although officials won't confirm the three -- short-listed from 11
proposed routes -- they agree the leading contenders for the pilot
project are the Fraser River between Richmond and Ladner, the Fraser
between the Pattullo Bridge on the Surrey side and New Westminster's
Sapperton Landing, and Indian Arm between Belcarra and Deep Cove..."
Source:
http://www.canada.com/vancouver/vancouversun/story.asp?id={35AE40F3-1F19-4665-9FFD-2FC9DB615C5F
http://www.canada.com/vancouver/vancouversun/story.asp?id={35AE40F3-1F19-4665-9FFD-2FC9DB615C5F
Archive search: http://www.canada.com/vancouver/vancouversun/archives/
Title: Three routes favoured for small ferries"
Author: Larry Pynn
Cost: No but access is time-limited
SAN ANTONIO'S BICYCLE CHRISTMAS
According to a Dec. 128th story on KSAT TV in San Antonio, Texas,
"More than 550 bicycles were donated to the Bikes For Tykes Campaign
this year, but many more bikes are needed for children ages 9 to 15.
KSAT 12 joined Youth Alternatives and the San Antonio Police Department
this year to collect new bicycles for needy area children. 'All the
children that are going to benefit from this program are all living in
the poverty level,' Youth Alternatives spokeswoman Gloria Trevino said.
'Everyone who has filled out an application is living on $600 a month
or less.'
"The sponsors are especially grateful to Hermes Music, which donated
more than 300 bicycles to the campaign. 'It feels good when you kind of
go to someone's home, and you knock on the door, and you say, 'Here is
what we got for you,' San Antonio police officer Robert Esquivel said.
'The kids' eyes light up, and it's great.' Bike donations are being
accepted at Crossroads Mall, Regal Cinemas and the KSAT 12 studios at
1408 N. St. Mary's St..."
Source: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ksat/20011211/lo/1006464_1.html
Title: "550 Bikes Donated To Local Christmas Campaign"
BRIT MOTORIST LOBBY WORKS AGAINST SPEED CAMERAS
According to a Dec. 29th story in the Spectator, "In spite of clear
evidence of the success of speed-camera trials -- in a typical
experiment accidents on Nottingham's ring road fell by half when
cameras were installed -- the Home Secretary has ruled that these fair
and incorruptible machines be rendered useless. In a sop to the
militant motorists' lobby, all new speed cameras will have to be
painted in bright colours and mounted in prominent positions. Motorists
able to prove that they could not see a speed camera in time to slow
down will be able to have their convictions quashed, and the police
will be obliged to remove the offending devices. The reason, according
to Mr. Blunkett, is that speed cameras act as a deterrent only if they
are visible. It is not a very convincing argument.
Source:
http://www.spectator.co.uk/article.php3?table=old§ion=current&issue=2001-12-29&id=1431
http://www.spectator.co.uk/article.php3?table=old§ion=current&issue=2001-12-29&id=1431
Archive search:
http://www.spectator.co.uk/frontpage.php3?table=old§ion=back&issue=2001-12-29
http://www.spectator.co.uk/frontpage.php3?table=old§ion=back&issue=2001-12-29
Title: "They've got the wrong man"
Cost: No
ORLANDO'S PEDALLING PARAMEDICS
According to a Jan. 3rd story in the Orlando (FL) Sentinel, "As
Orlando rang in a new year, the Fire Department's paramedics were
patrolling downtown streets -- on two wheels. While the Orlando Police
Department's bicycle officers have become familiar sights, the city's
25-person squad of bike-riding medics has been less visible. The team's
10 Cannondale mountain bikes each carry about 40 pounds of life-saving
gear -- defibrillators, oxygen, drugs and other equipment the medics
would need to help victims of heart attacks or barroom brawls.
"City officials say the two-person bike teams can navigate downtown's
crowds and traffic faster than rescue trucks. 'We can go through
crowds, alleys. We take our bikes into high-rise office buildings, up
escalators -- we go everywhere,' Lt. Mark Austin said. Four pairs of
medics, including Austin, were on duty Monday night and into the early
hours of 2002..."
Source:
http://orlandosentinel.com/news/yahoo/orl-locbike03010302jan03.story?coll=orl%2Dnewsaol%2Dheadlines
http://orlandosentinel.com/news/yahoo/orl-locbike03010302jan03.story?coll=orl%2Dnewsaol%2Dheadlines
Archive search: http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/orlandosentinel/
Title: "Bikes speed medical help"
Cost: Yes
And now for something completely different:
SAVE PLANET POLLUTO
"The Pollutonians need your help to save their planet from the
ravages of air pollution."
http://www.planetpolluto.com
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"SOCIAL JUSTICE IS PART OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION"
Article by Henry Holmes that says, in part, "In our society, if one is
unable to afford a car, one may not be able to afford a job..."
http://www.newdream.org/transport/social.html
"NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESPIRATORY CENTER REPORTS"
Website allows one to choose a health-related issue and an atmosphere
and to view a report with citations for journal articles, conference
papers, and technical and/or government documents. You can also view
citations related to the Statistical Approach to Mixtures Problems.
http://www.nercenter.org/canned.htm
"TRANSPORTATION EQUITY"
Volume 5, Number 1 (Fall/Winter 2001) is available now; it is a
newsletter of the Environmental Justice Resource Center at Clark
Atlanta University.
http://www.ejrc.cau.edu/transequnewsvol5.htm
"THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION AND THE PREVENTION OF ROAD INJURIES: PHONE BOOK ANALYSIS"
An article in the British Medical Journal by Ian Roberts, Tessa
Hosford, and Phil Edwards (BMJ 2001;323 1485). Available from:
http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/323/7327/1485
"AN OVERVIEW OF TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE"
A brief pamphlet on the FHWA's efforts in environmental justice.
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/ej2000.pdf
A PowerPoint slide show on the same topic:
http://wwwcf.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/ejustice/train/rhonda.ppt
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January 13, 2002, ASCE Human Power Transportation Committee Annual
Meeting, Washington DC. Info: Kevin R. St. Jacques, P.E., Wilbur Smith
Assoc., 4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 915, Dallas, TX 75206-4085;
voice: (214) 890-4460; fax: (214) 890-7521; email:
kstjacques@wilbursmith.com
Website: http://www.ascehpt.homestead.com
January 24-26, 2002, New Partners for Smart Growth: Building Safe,
Healthy, and Livable Communities, San Diego, CA. Info: Michele Kelso,
Local Government Commission, 1414 K Street, Suite 600, Sacramento, CA
95814 voice: (916) 448-1198; e-mail: mkelso@lgc.org
Website: http://www.outreach.psu.edu/C&I/SmartGrowth/
February 1 - March 30, 2002, Exhibition: The Physical Fitness of
Cities: Vision and Ethics in City Building, Salt Lake City, UT.
Website: http://www.fitcities.org/
February 6, 2002, 5th Annual Bike/Ped Symposium, Annapolis, MD. Info:
One Less Car , Bob Chauncey, voice: (410) 810-9011.
February 10-13, 2002, National Leadership Conference: Healthy Kids,
Healthy Communities: Integrating Health and Education, Washington, DC.
Info: Professional and Scientific Associates, voice: (404) 633-6869,
fax: (404) 633-6477
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/conference/current/index.htm
February 27 - March 1, 2002, 16th National Conference on Chronic Disease
Prevention and Control: Cultivating Healthier Communities, through
research, policy and practice, Atlanta, GA. Info:
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/conference/current/index.htm
March 6-8, Second National Bike Summit, Washington DC. Info: League of
American Bicyclists,1612 K Street NW, Suite 401, Washington, DC
20006-2082; voice: (202) 822-1333; fax: (202) 822-1334; email:
bikeleague@bikeleague.org
Website: http://www.bikeleague.org/involved/nationalbikesummit.htm
March 25-27, 2002, National Conference on Aging & Mobility, Scottsdale,
Arizona. Info: Maureen DeCindis, Transportation Planner II, Maricopa
Association of Governments, 302 N. First Ave, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ.
85003; voice: (602) 452-5073; fax: (602) 254-6490; email:
mdecindis@mag.maricopa.gov
April 8-10, Nevada's First Bicycle & Pedestrian Conference, Reno Nevada.
Info: Eric Glick, State Pedestrian & Bicycle Program Manager, 5151 S
Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701; voice: (775) 888-RIDE; fax:
(775) 888-7207; email: bicycle@dot.state.nv.us
Website: http://www.bicyclenevada.com
May 8-9, 2002, Third Walk21 International Walking Conference, San
Sebastian, Spain. Info: Carlos Suso Beitia, Technical Secretariat,
Congress WALK 21, email: carlos@2ados.com
June 3-5, 2002, Bicycle Education Leaders Conference, Madison, WI.
Info: League of American Bicyclists,1612 K Street NW, Suite 401,
Washington, DC 20006-2082; voice: (202) 822-1333; fax: (202) 822-1334;
email: bikeleague@bikeleague.org
Website: http://www.bikeleague.org/involved/nationalbikesummit.htm
June 5-7, 2002, 20th National Conference on Health Education and Health
Promotion, New Orleans, LA. Info: Sonya H. Geathers, M.A.,
NCCDPHP/DNPA, voice: (770) 488-5152.
August 1-31, 2002, Bikesummer2002, Portland, OR. Info: BikeSummer
Portland, P.O. Box 786, Portland OR 97207; email:
bikesummer@pdxbikes.org
Website: http://www.bikesummer.org
September 3-6, 2002, ProBike/ProWalk 02, the 12th International
Symposium on Bicycling and Walking, St. Paul, MN.
Website: http://www.bikewalk.org
September 23-26, 2002, 5th Symposium of the International Urban Planning
and Environment Assn, Oxford, UK. Info: Lynne Mitchell, OCSD, Oxford
Brookes University, Gipsy Lane Campus, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP, UK;
voice: 01865 484296 Fax: 01865 483298
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JOB > TRANSPORTATION PGM SPECIALIST -- CORVALLIS, OR
Transportation Program Specialist ($3,065.14 - $3,756.10 per month)
Corvallis Public Works Department is seeking a dynamic, motivated
individual who is creative, problem-solving, energetic and dedicated to
serving the community. Specialist will perform duties in five major
areas: Bike and Pedestrian programs; Transportation Demand Management;
Alternate Mode Technical assistance, Traffic and Parking issues.
Applicant must have an associates degree and/or a combination of
education, experience, and training providing the knowledge, skills and
abilities necessary to perform the job; a minimum of two years of
experience working in public transportation or a related field in.
required; a demonstrated knowledge of transportation planning,
transportation demand management and/or bike and pedestrian design; two
years of experience in communicating with the public; ability to work
independently, identify and design new programs, adapt to changing
priorities; good communication, interpersonal, technical writing, and
organizational skills.
Ability to operate computers using spreadsheets, databases and word
processing applications at a basic to intermediate level. Possess a
valid Oregon drivers license and driving record that meets the City of
Corvallis standards. Interested applicants should contact the City of
Corvallis Personnel Division, 501 SW Madison Avenue, P.O. Box 1083,
Corvallis, Oregon 97339-1083, (541) 766-6955; TTY (541) 766-6477 to
obtain a City of Corvallis application form. Applications must be
received at the above address by 5:00 p.m. on January 11, 2002.
Applications received after January 11, 2002, will not be considered.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an official completed City of
Corvallis application but are encouraged to be include with the
application form. Download an application form at
http://www.ci.corvallis.or.us/cmo/jobline.html
JOB > FIELD OFFICE PGM MGR -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is a national, nonprofit
organization providing technical assistance to agencies, government and
local trail groups to acquire, design and develop trails; promoting the
use of trails as a component of creating livable communities with
close-to-home transportation and recreation potential; working at the
federal, state and local level on trail and greenway policy and funding
issues.
The Program Manager position requires a person who is excited about the
opportunity to promote trails in an effort to build more livable
communities throughout California and who will dive into the challenges
that come with working in a small, feisty non-profit. The nature of the
field office also requires someone who can work well in a team-oriented
office setting. This person will be expected to develop expertise in
all major areas of RTC's work, including providing technical assistance
to communities to help develop, fund and build rail-trails, and
promoting legislation and policies at the local, state and national
level that help create trails and greenways. Requirements: This senior
level position reports to the State Director and requires someone with
significant experience in some combination of the following
backgrounds: parks & recreation, public health or transportation
policy; land use planning/conservation/advocacy; landscape
architecture; non-profit management and resource development.
Familiarity
y with California politics and smart growth issues a plus. Compensation
depends on experience. RTC provides excellent health, dental and
vacation benefits. To apply send cover letter, resume and salary
requirements to: Search Committee (PrgMgr), Rails-to-Trails
Conservancy, 26 O'Farrell St., Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94108.
Position open until filled. We plan to begin interviews in mid-January.
Info: Amanda Eaken (415) 397-2220. email: aeaken@transact.org
JOB > BICYCLE PGM SPECIALIST/PROJECT MGR -- WASH. D.C.
Duties will include coordinating development of multi-use trails and
bicycle routes; reviewing technical, regulatory and legal materials;
coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions and District and Federal
government officials; preparing position papers, grant and operational
proposals, letters, and reports; developing annual budget requests;
assessing project status, analyzes performance and progress; preparing
periodic status reports and briefing papers; developing materials and
strategies specifically geared towards the public and interest groups.
Considerations may include traffic right-of-way, street and bridge
design, and construction engineering.
Ranking factors: 1. Ability and initiative to manage a large, complex,
design and construction project. 2. Knowledge of trail and bikeway
planning and all applicable planning and design standards and
guidelines. 3. Knowledge of transportation and urban planning to analyze
and plan trails and bikeways in a broader planning context. 4. Knowledge
of contractual procedures and requirements to ensure the attainment of
program specifications. 5. Ability to effectively communicate with
others both orally and in writing. Salary range is $43,874 to $56,510.
For more information, contact Jim Sebastian at: jim.sebastian@dc.gov
JOB > PLANNER COORD./SR PLANNER -- MD-NCPPC
Montgomery County Park and Planning Department in Silver Spring,
Maryland, seeks experienced planner/engineer to lead efforts in bicycle
planning and support efforts in travel demand management. Education and
experience: Minimum requirements include a Masters Degree in Regional,
Urban or Land-Use Planning, Engineering, or related field of study and
minimum of three years of progressively responsible transportation
planning experience for the Coordinator level. Excellent benefits and
ideal work environment. Starting salary for the Coordinator level is
$43,654 to $56,761. Submit resume, cover letter with salary history,
SSN, to: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Attn:
Recruiter, Planner Coordinator (Transportation) #11502 Employment and
Testing Office, 6611 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20731 Fax: 301
454-1404; e-mail: recruiting@mncppc.state.md.us website:
http://www.mc-mncppc-org For questions regarding this position or the
M-NCPPC, call Richard Hawthorne, Chief, Transportation Planning at
(301) 495-4525.
JOB > DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR -- MICHIGAN LAND USE INSTITUTE
The Michigan Land Use Institute, one of America's largest and most
effective state-based public interest and advocacy organizations, is
seeking an experienced and skilled development director. We seek an
exceptional person to establish a peerless fundraising program that
ensures the Institute's long term security. Our $1 million annual
budget is derived from foundation grants, consulting fees, and more
than 2,000 member families, businesses, local governments, and
organizations.
The Institute recruits first-rate people and turns them loose to do
great things. We reward achievement, prize collegiality, and respect
individuality. Flexible hours, competitive wages and benefits, lunch
time swims in the porcelain-blue waters of Crystal Lake (optional), a
stunning landscape of dunes and forests, and a restorative small town
pace also make the Institute a premier place to work. Salary is
negotiable and commensurate with experience and skills. If this
position interests you or someone you know, please send a cover letter,
resume, and writing samples to: Hans Voss, Executive Director, Michigan
Land Use Institute, PO Box 228, Benzonia, MI 49616. Or send materials
by email to:jobs@mlui.org.
Job posting: http://www.mlui.org/html/newsitems/devdirector.asp
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JOB > STATE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN COORDINATOR -- WASHINGTON
The Washington State Department of Transportation is currently
recruiting for its Bicycle and Pedestrian State Coordinator position.
The position is responsible for the coordination and operation of the
bicycle and pedestrian elements of the Community Partnership Program by
facilitating and conducting efforts that encourage the use of bicycles
and pedestrian travel for transportation; developing bicycle tourism
efforts in the state; working within the agency and with local agencies
to assure nonmotorized travel is a priority; and providing technical
expertise and advice on nonmotorized and urban design/land use issues.
The position is located in Olympia, Washington. Minimum qualifications:
Bachelors degree involving major study in related field, four years of
professional experience; Masters degree will substitute for one year of
the experience.
Interested candidates must be in the Transportation Planning Specialist
(TPS) 4 eligibility pool. Applications can be found at
http://hr.dop.wa.gov/forms/dopforms.htm. This is a Local List
Recruitment, #LL 00-0008. On the application under Part 6 Geographic
Location, candidates must choose at least 34, for Thurston County or may
also choose the whole state. For questions on the application process
please contact 360.705.7049. For information on the Eligibility Pool,
http://hr.dop.wa.gov/bulletins/lldot1120.htm
Salary Range for the TPS 4, Range 62 is $4115-5266 per month. For
general questions on this position please contact Julie Mercer Matlick,
(360) 705-7505.
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