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Issue: 192 

January 9, 2008

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FEATURES
Pro Walk/Pro Bike Call For Presentations Closes <>  February 1st
Hans Monderman, Livable Streets Engineer, <>  1947-2008
L.A.B. National Bicycle Summit Coming Soon! <> 
Ped Safety Course Tied to New Partners Conference <> 
About New York City's Wooden  <> "Bike Share" Bicycles...
New  <> "Share The Road" License Plates Going Fast in Iowa 
Ready for a  <> "Bikeeper"?
Finally, A Great Use for Old Bicycle Parts <> 
The High Cost of Parking: On-Line Movie <> 


IN THE NEWS 
Designers <>  Push to Make Cities More Female-Friendly
Holiday <>  (FL) Gets Brand New Walkable Elementary School
Rapid City <>  (SD) Commits $1.7M to Greenway Improvements
Portland <>  (OR) Rolls Out Plans for 'Bike Boxes'
Oak Ridge <>  (TN) Works with School on Safe Routes Project
W. <>  Sacramento (CA) Opens 'Walkable' Bridge Gateway
Study: <>  Drivers on Cell Phones Slow Traffic
W. Windsor <>  (NJ) Aiming for More Walkable Township
Safer <>  Roundabouts Sprouting Around Nation
Bungee <>  Knapsacks -- Good News for Kids' Sore Backs?
Connecticut <>  DOT Studies Glastonbury Path
Auto <>  Appeal Has Nothing to do with Mobility

NEWS SECTIONS 
- Features <> 
- Quotes R Us <> 
- Stats R Us <> 
- In The News <> 
- Quick Hits <> 
- Resources <> 
- Calendar <> 
- Jobs <> 
- Housekeeping <> 
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FEATURES

PRO WALK/PRO BIKE CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS CLOSES FEBRUARY 1st

-> Just nine short months from now, the largest gathering of bicycle and
pedestrian advocates and professionals, planners, public health
practitioners, local, state and national agency and program staffs, city and
county officials, and many others will descend on Seattle for Pro Walk/Pro
Bike 2008. From September 2 to September 5, conference participants will
have a choice of nearly 100 individual and panel presentations, mobile
workshops, and dozens of poster presentations.

"One of those presentation slots could be yours," says conference director
Gary MacFadden. "But only if we hear from you by February 1st, which is only
three short weeks from now."

MacFadden added that the presentation proposal process is reasonably
straightforward. "First, we ask that you review the presentation guidelines
located at http://www.bikewalk.org/2008conference/submissions.html
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"We do ask that, if you're proposing a panel discussion with several
presenters, you confirm and then list all of the presenters on your proposal
form," added MacFadden. "This will ensure that presenters are not
'double-booked' for simultaneous sessions."

A proposal review group comprised of five members will meet in February to
consider the submitted proposals and group them into sessions. Those
presenters who are selected will be notified by March 15th, 2008. 

"As in the past, presenters will receive a $100 reduction in the conference
fee," MacFadden said. "We want to recognize the time and effort it takes to
put together a well-structured presentation or a poster that clearly
outlines a project or program and delivers the goods."

If you've got a program you'd like to share with others, whether through a
poster session, a standard presentation, or a workshop, now's the time to
write up your proposal and make sure it's in front of the proposal review
committee.

HANS MONDERMAN, LIVABLE STREETS ENGINEER, 1947-2008

-> According to a Jan. 8th Streetsblog article, "Hans Monderman, the Dutch
traffic engineer renowned for his innovative 'shared space' plans
emphasizing human interaction and negotiation over blind obedience to
mechanical traffic control devices, died [Monday]. He was a rare and radical
traffic engineer who believed that the art and science of his profession
could be used not just to facilitate the movement of motor vehicles but to
build community and enhance human relationships..."

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L.A.B. NATIONAL BICYCLE SUMMIT COMING SOON!

-> According to an article in the Jan. 3rd OKI Bicycle E-Info-News, "The
annual National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C., coordinated by the League
of American Bicyclists, will take place March 4-6, 2008. The National Bike
Summit provides a unique opportunity to inform members of Congress of the
importance of bicycling, and to educate them on specific bicycling issues.
The Summit will start on Tuesday evening, March 4, with a dinner and
speaker. Educational workshops fill Wednesday's schedule, and Thursday's
Hill visits culminate with a reception on Capitol Hill. There will still be
an optional bike ride on Friday the 7th.

DATE: Tuesday - Friday, March 4-7, 2008
LOCATION: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center,
Pennsylvania Ave. and 13th St., Washington DC
COST: $350 for LAB members, $455 for non-members early registration After
Feb 5, an additional $100

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PED SAFETY COURSE TIED TO NEW PARTNERS CONFERENCE

-> According to a recent note from Michele Kelso Warren of the Local
Government Commission, "Pedestrian Safety Training is being held in
conjunction with the New Partners Conference in DC in February. The training
is described below. Participants have the option of attending the training,
alone, or attending the training and the conference. Pre-registration and a
$250 fee is required. The fee include coffee and refreshments each day, but
does not include lunch. 

DESIGNING FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY: This 2-day course was developed for the
Federal Highway Administration to help states and cities that are dealing
with a higher than average rate of pedestrian crashes. The course is taught
by some of the nation's experts in planning and designing "complete streets"
and is aimed at a broad audience including traffic engineers, transportation
planners and pedestrian advocates with a basic knowledge of the issues.

The course provides detailed discussion of how to design streets, sidewalks,
crossings, intersections, transit stops, freeway interchanges, and
roundabouts to accommodate pedestrians. It also includes a module on road
diets and how they can be used to help pedestrians. The second day of the
course includes a field exercise in which students apply what they have
learned to an actual set of streets and intersections.

Course Dates: 
Tuesday, February 5th, 9:00am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, February 6th, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Instructors:
- Michael M. Moule, PE, PTOE, President, Livable Streets, Inc.
- Paul Zykofsky, AICP, Director, Land Use and Transportation Programs, Local
Government Commission

To register for the Pedestrian Safety Training, contact: Michele Kelso
Warren, LGC Program Director, at <mkwarren at lgc.org>; phone: 916-448-1198
ext. 308; fax: 916-448-8246 fax.

New Partners Conference Registration: The 7th Annual New Partners for Smart
Growth Conference will be held February 7-9, 2008 at The Marriott Wardman
Park Hotel in Washington, DC. For more info, or to register for the New
Partners Conference, go to:
http://www.NewPartners.org
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ABOUT NEW YORK CITY'S WOODEN "BIKE SHARE" BICYCLES...

-> In issue #191, we ran an article on New York City's experiment with a
newly announced bike share program on Governors Island. One curious aspect
was the bicycle officials had chosen -- a wooden bike from the Dutch firm of
West 8. I was intrigued and asked Paul Steely White at Transportation
Alternatives if he knew anything about these bikes. And, thanks to Caroline
Samponaro, TA's Bicycle Campaign Coordinator, we've got two links to pics of
the bikes. (Thanks Caroline and Paul!) The bikes are pretty cool looking. 

Check them out here: http://tinyurl.com/2gffnm
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-- Ed.

NEW "SHARE THE ROAD" LICENSE PLATES GOING FAST IN IOWA 

-> According to a Jan. 4th news release, "On December 31, 2007, the Iowa
Bicycle Coalition presented the Iowa Department of Transportation with 555
applications for the new Share The Road license plate. Iowa has become the
24th state to offer a Share The Road specialty plate. The Iowa Department of
Transportation stepped forward to sponsor the plate and offered to designate
the funding towards bicycle safety education and motorist awareness. The
specialty license plate depicts a bicyclist riding on the road with the
message 'Share The Road' in the foreground. The graphic was designed by Iowa
Bicycle Coalition member Ann Shuman of Des Moines.

"The Iowa Bicycle Coalition took the lead to sell the first 500 plates
before the plates were issued. There was immediate enthusiasm from cyclists
across the state. Within weeks, there was a list of over 500 people who said
they were interested in the plate before the application was prepared. The
process took several months before the paid applications were collected.
Soon, the plates will be available at every county treasurer's office.
Numbered plates are available for $35 with a $10 annual renewal fee.
Personalized plates with up to 5 characters are available for $60 with a $15
annual renewal fee. Congratulations to all of the Iowa cyclists who helped
make the license plate a success. If you don't have your plate yet, you can
go to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition's website and fill out an application. Just
click on the license plate."

For more info, contact Mark Wyatt at <mark at iowabicyclecoalition.org> or
visit:
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READY FOR A "BIKEEPER"?

-> In an article in their Jan. 7th Cycling News, Life Cycle UK mentioned a
new Dutch bike rack, called the Bikeeper. Click on the "X02" button at the
top of the screen and "Marvel at the simplicity of the Bikeepers design, the
clever way it holds the bicycle upright. Gasp as the lovely Dutch lady
effortlessly parks her bike, even with two small children aboard. Note too
how the device offers up a retaining arm through which you simply thread
your D-lock, securing bikes frame and front wheel in seconds. Looks good.
Wonder when they'll appear the UK?" Or the US?

To see the rack, go to: http://www.bikeeper.nl/
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For more on Life Cycle UK, go to: 
http://www.lifecycleuk.org.uk

FINALLY: A GREAT USE FOR OLD BICYCLE PARTS

-> From the January 2008 edition of Local Motion (Burlington, VT) we learned
of Montpelier, Vermont's SculptCycle 2008. Using recycled parts from
bicycles, artists will craft sculptures that will be on display in downtown
Montpelier. 

According to the Sculptcycle brochure, "SculptCycle 2008 will achieve its
goal by reaching out to many interest groups: art and public sculpture,
businesses and community activists, biking and fitness, recycling and
environmental stewardship." 

You can learn more at: http://www.sculptcycle.org/
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THE HIGH COST OF PARKING

Noah Budnick, deputy director of Transportation Alternatives in New York
City, alerted us to an on-line movie called The High Cost of Parking. "Did
you ever think parking policy could be fun?" asked Budnick. "On his recent
visit to New York, Dr. Donald Shoup, professor of Urban Planning at UCLA,
sat down with Mark Gorton of the Open Planning Project in front of a typical
NYC street grid map to discuss parking policy. Shoup concludes that charging
more for curbside parking would free up more parking space, reduce
congestion-causing cruising and generate funds for local street improvement
projects"

Take five minutes and view this clever on-line movie, The High Cost of
Parking, at:
http://tinyurl.com/2cxmeh
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QUOTES R US

-> "It's becoming painfully clear that either we kill the commute, or it
will kill us."
-- Christopher Hume, Toronto Star columnist
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-> "The pedestrian-friendly city would...get rid of those annoying traffic
signals that force a person on foot to push a special button to get a green
light."
-- Daniel Jack Chasan
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-> "A beautiful park brings together everyone from the region and showcases
why Cleveland is a great place to live and play."
Lois Moss, Walk+Roll Cleveland founder
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STATS R US

- There are 118.5 million women in the nation's central cities and their
suburbs, more than half the urban population.
- About 17 million women in those areas are age 65 and older -- almost 60%
of the total number of seniors in cities.
- Women 65 and older are three times as likely as their male counterparts to
live alone.
- More than 14 million women live alone in cities.
- More than 23 million women are heads of households.
- More than 60% of those who care for an older person are women.

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IN THE NEWS

About articles and archives: Most newspapers allow readers free access to
articles for a week or two. After that, many charge a per-article fee.
These, we identify as having an archive cost. Some papers don't charge
regardless of how old an article is. These, we identify as not having an
archive cost.

DESIGNERS PUSH TO MAKE CITIES MORE FEMALE-FRIENDLY

-> According to a Dec. 25th USA Today article, "Chunks of the sidewalk
behind the 16th Police District building off Lancaster Avenue are so torn up
that mothers pushing strollers and women in wheelchairs can't negotiate the
jumbled concrete slabs without venturing into the street. Many then must
climb a flight of stairs to get to the front door of the old row houses in
west Philadelphia. If kitchens are on the second floor, they lug groceries,
canes or strollers up another flight of stairs. All along the way, they fear
crime. 'There are some areas that aren't well lit at all,' says Blaine
Straub, 25, who lives near Lancaster Avenue and had to get around in a
wheelchair after she broke her ankle in October. 'That's a little
intimidating.'

"In a neighborhood where 54% of the residents are women, 70% of the
households are headed by women and 70% of the elderly are women, the broken
walkway on North Sloan Street symbolizes some of the physical challenges
that women in America's cities face: an unsafe urban environment that's not
conducive to walking. Medical experts, concerned about increased rates of
obesity, diabetes and hypertension, have studied how the design of cities
affects health for some time. Now, they're focusing on its impact on an
increasingly prominent demographic segment of the urban landscape: women..."

Source: http://tinyurl.com/26o62r
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Title: "Designers push to make cities more female-friendly"
Author: Haya El Nasser

HOLIDAY (FL) GETS BRAND NEW WALKABLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

-> According to a Jan. 9th Tampa Bay article, "Students and staff at Gulf
Trace Elementary finally have a place to call their own. The new school on
Gulf Trace Boulevard celebrated a belated opening Tuesday as children
returning from winter break enjoyed their long-awaited opportunity to learn
in classrooms built especially for them. Parents and students began the
morning lined up at a gate next to the administrative offices, then scurried
through when the time arrived to head to class. Construction delays
prevented Gulf Trace from opening in time for the start of the school year
in August, so the students and their teachers spent the past five months in
portable classrooms at Trinity Elementary, about 10 miles away.

"Janine Rago, an active PTA member, was among those happy to have her
children in the new building, which is close enough for her to bicycle from
home with daughters Nicole, 10, and Rachael, 6. 'Thank God,' Rago said. 'The
bus ride was 40 minutes. The kids came home looking like they had just taken
baths, it was so hot.' Principal Hope Schooler said other parents also are
happy to have a school near their neighborhoods. Right now, the only bus
that comes to the school is a special-education bus. All the other students
walk, ride bicycles or are driven to school by their parents because
everyone lives within the 2-mile limit that would qualify them for bus
transportation..."

Source: http://tinyurl.com/2uwlmo
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Title: "Gulf Trace Elementary Finally Makes Its Debut"
Author: Ronnie Blair

RAPID CITY (SD) COMMITS $1.7M TO GREENWAY IMPROVEMENTS

-> A Jan. 9th Journal editorial suggests readers, "Take a stroll across the
newly refurbished Sixth Street bridge in Memorial Park. Walk down Kansas
City Street on a sunny day or a starry night. Or take a moment to appreciate
the beautification efforts while driving down Omaha Street. The new walking
bridge showcases the beauty of Rapid Creek to great effect.

"Kansas City Street is a pedestrian's delight and the new landscaping on
Omaha Street greatly improves an otherwise unappealing traffic corridor.
Those kinds of public projects make Rapid City a more attractive place to
live because they make it a more walkable place. That's the idea behind
tonight's public meeting to gather ideas about the best ways to spend $1.7
million in federal greenway funds to improve the livability of Rapid City by
improving its greenways..."

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Title: "Now's the time to share ideas on beautifying Rapid City"
Author: Journal editorial board

PORTLAND (OR) ROLLS OUT PLANS FOR 'BIKE BOXES'

-> According to a Jan. 4th Oregonian article, "By April, Portland should be
the first city in North America with 'bike boxes' that let cyclists rest in
front of cars during red lights at many busy intersections, city officials
say. Traffic engineers have been planning to put the colorful boxes at 14
intersections after logging six fatal bike accidents last year, including
the deaths of cyclists Tracey Sparling and Brett Jarolimek within two weeks
in October. On Thursday, the City Council heard details of those traffic
improvements and plans to add more mirrors and guard bars to big city
trucks, to keep cyclists from going under the vehicles.

"Both deadly October crashes involved the 'right hook,' the most common type
of Portland bike wreck, where a car turning right fails to see a bicyclist
riding along the street's right side. City Bicycle coordinator Roger Geller
said his office gets many complaints about that kind of crash. Comments from
bikers, staff and consultants helped identify intersections where right
hooks are common. Bike boxes aim to prevent those crashes by making
bicyclists more visible, said Rob Burchfield, city traffic engineer..."

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Title: "After six deaths, Portland rolls out plans for 'bike boxes'"
Author: Andy Dworkin

OAK RIDGE (TN) WORKS WITH SCHOOL ON SAFE ROUTES PROJECT

-> According to a Jan. 9th Oakridger article, "Robertsville Middle School is
working with the city of Oak Ridge to apply for the 2008 Safe Routes to
School grant program, according to information released Monday night. RMS
Principal Mike Baker is spearheading efforts on behalf of the school and
working with City Engineer Steve Byrd and other city officials to complete
the grant application, he told members of the Oak Ridge Board of Education.
The purpose of the federally funded grant -- that does not require local
matching funds -- is to encourage walking and biking to and from school.

"'Why would we want to encourage riding/walking when we just had an accident
at Robertsville?' Baker asked. 'Even if transportation were provided for all
students, many will still walk or ride their bikes. We are going to have
kids riding their bikes or walking to school, regardless.' The principal
said, 'We want to focus on the safety of our walkers and riders. My desire
is to pursue this grant so that we can make it safer for students who choose
to ride their bikes and walk to school.'..."

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Title: "Transportation still hot topic for school board"
Author: Leean Tupper

W. SACRAMENTO (CA) OPENS 'WALKABLE' BRIDGE GATEWAY

-> According to a Jan. 9th Bee article, "West Sacramento city officials
Tuesday celebrated the transformation of a highway into a
pedestrian-friendly street. The Tower Bridge Gateway replaces Highway 275, a
short four-lane expressway connecting the Capital City Freeway in West
Sacramento to downtown Sacramento via the Tower Bridge. For decades,
residents have had to navigate around the expressway. West Sacramento's
Triangle area -- including Raley Field -- was cut off from the business
district centered on West Capitol Avenue and the Washington neighborhood
near the Sacramento River.

"'It may look like some sidewalks, traffic signals, bike paths and
landscaping, but this is what brings together the possibilities for economic
revitalization,' Mayor Christopher Cabaldon said. The seven-year project
cost $6.3 million. In 2001, Caltrans agreed to relinquish about a half-mile
of the route to West Sacramento. To cover costs, the city pulled together
resources from various departments, used city redevelopment funds and
secured a $3 million grant from the Sacramento Area Council of
Governments..."

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Title: "West Sac opens 'walkable' Tower Bridge Gateway"
Author: Lakiesha McGhee

STUDY: DRIVERS ON CELL PHONES SLOW TRAFFIC

-> According to a Jan. 3rd Seattle PI article, "Drivers talking on cell
phones are probably making your commute even longer, concludes a new study.
Motorists yakking away, even with handsfree devices, crawl about 2 mph
slower on commuter-clogged roads than people not on the phone, and they just
don't keep up with the flow of traffic, said study author David Strayer, a
psychology professor at the University of Utah.

"If you commute by car an hour a day, it could all add around 20 hours a
year to your commute, Strayer said. 'The distracted driver tends to drive
slower and have delayed reactions,' said Strayer, whose study will be
presented later this month to the Transportation Research Board of the
National Academy of Sciences. 'People kind of get stuck behind that person
and it makes everyone pay the price of that distracted driver.'..."

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Title: "Study: Drivers on cells clogging traffic"
Author: Seth Borenstein

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W. WINDSOR (NJ) AIMING FOR MORE WALKABLE TOWNSHIP

-> According to a Jan. 8th Times article, "In this township that once was
dominated by farmland, sidewalks usually fall into one of three categories:
They buckle, they're not connected to a nearby street or they don't even
exist. Just how much township council is willing to spend in order to
address the issue of sidewalks will surface this month as budget discussions
begin for the new year. Currently, $80,000 is budgeted every two years to
repair buckling sidewalks. Last year, an additional $200,000 was earmarked
for a six- year plan to build sidewalks where there are none to connect
neighborhoods.

"'We may need to make that $80,000 a year,' said council President Will
Anklowitz of the sidewalk repairs program. 'That's a lot of money for not a
lot of sidewalks. The list we have now for repairs is on a first-come,
first-served basis.' A big part of the sidewalk repair problem is the result
of old landscaping rules that called for developers to plant trees between
the curb and the sidewalk. Now some of those sidewalks are buckling and
homeowners don't want to pay for what they think is a township-created
problem..."

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Title: "No concrete answers for township's sidewalk woes"
Author: Joyce J. Persico

SAFER ROUNDABOUTS SPROUTING AROUND NATION

-> According to a Jan. 6th Boston Globe article, "New York drivers are
increasingly finding themselves going in circles, and it's not because
they're lost. Following a national trend, state transportation planners are
actively turning right-angle intersections into roundabouts, derided by many
but proven in a national study to be safer than some intersections with stop
signs or traffic signals.

"Traffic circles have long been part of New York roadways, but modern
roundabouts are distinctly different. Today's roundabouts are much smaller
than older traffic circles -- about 100-200 feet in diameter compared to
400-600 feet -- and they're designed with narrow lanes that force drivers to
slow down.

"Transportation planners say the newer design -- which originated in Europe
and found its way to the United States around 1990 -- results in improved
traffic flow and fewer accidents. 'The No. 1 reason we're doing these is
safety,' said Howard McCulloch, a traffic engineer with the New York State
Department of Transportation who specializes in roundabouts..."

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Title: "Safer roundabouts sprouting up all over New York, nation"
Author: Richard Richtmyer

BUNGEE KNAPSACKS -- GOOD NEWS FOR KIDS' SORE BACKS?

-> According to a Dec. 20th Scientific American article, "Here is something
that will put a spring in your step: a backpack that bounces up and down on
bungee cords instead of pounding the shoulders and back. The bag's designer
envisions his creation as just what the doctor ordered to relieve the spines
of schoolchildren as well as military and emergency personnel -- all who
risk injury from carrying heavy loads. When people walk their hips move up
and down by as much as seven centimeters, which normally causes a backpack
to bob up and down, too.

"That is bad news for the joints and back, because on its downswing the pack
exerts added force on the wearer. A 50-pound load, for example, can slam
down with 80 pounds of force when a person is walking and up to 150 pounds
when running, says physiologist Lawrence Rome of the University of
Pennsylvania. The new backpack, crafted by Rome, is designed to keep a load
level with the ground during motion and, therefore, counteract the jarring
force of walking or running with a heavy pack..."

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Title: "A Parent's Dream: Bungee-Powered Backpacks That Spare the Back"
Author: JR Minkel

CONNECTICUT DOT STUDIES GLASTONBURY PATH

-> According to a Dec. 26th Courant article, "The state Department of
Transportation is studying the feasibility of building a bicycle and
pedestrian accessway along the Putnam Bridge linking Glastonbury and
Wethersfield. Although the results of the study aren't expected until early
2008, support for the sidewalk/bikeway is growing. The town councils in
Glastonbury and Wethersfield have unanimously approved resolutions
supporting the idea, and support has come from the Capitol Region Council of
Governments, Central Connecticut Bicycle Alliance, Glastonbury Bikeways and
Goodwin College in East Hartford.

"'We want to see the central Connecticut region more biker-friendly, and
this is really the critical missing link in the region,' said Glastonbury
resident Deb Dauphinais, who is involved in both the Glastonbury and the
central Connecticut bike groups. 'When we first started talking, the message
from the DOT was, "No way this can be done," but that's starting to soften,'
Dauphinais said. 'The bottom line is we want this state to become more
biker-friendly. We can't rely on automobiles. People are looking for a
choice.'..."

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Title: "State Studies Bridge Path"
Author: Peter Marteka

For background on this story, go to:
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AUTO APPEAL HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MOBILITY

-> In a Dec. 14th Toronto Star commentary, Christopher Hume wrote, "Whatever
the appeal of the car may be, mobility has little to do with it. The truth
of this lies not just in the extreme congestion and epic commutes documented
this week by Star correspondents, but as they also made clear, in our
mind-boggling capacity to put up with it. That's why efforts to control car
use are doomed to failure as long as they're based on attempts to replace it
with alternate forms of transportation, especially public transit.

"Of course, subways, streetcars and buses are important, even crucial, but
the majority choose not to use them despite the fact they're cheaper, more
efficient and sustainable. The better way is, don't forget, the better way.
The fact remains, however, that there's nothing rational about why people in
the hundreds of millions, perhaps billions, hop into their vehicles every
morning and evening for the daily commute. Rationality alone cannot explain
why these commuters are prepared to spend hours and hours getting to and
from work. Or why they tolerate the frustration, tedium and stress, not to
mention risk..."

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Title: "Looking beyond gridlock"
Author: Christopher Hume

AND NOW, FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT...

TERMITE GUTS MAY HOLD KEY TO BETTER BIOFUELS

-> "The potential is considerable, given the sheer efficiency of the
termite's intestines, which can theoretically turn one sheet of paper into
two litres of hydrogen, according to Andreas Brune of the Max Planck
Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg, Germany."

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QUICK HITS 

BIRMINGHAM (AL) MAYOR FINDS $26M FOR TRANSIT HUB
-> "The unspent money comes from city bond projects. The money originally
was allocated to projects now finished, which ended with surpluses that
remained on the city's books, or was allocated for projects that went
uncompleted. Some of those dormant projects date to the 1990s and need to be
re-evaluated, Vance said..."
http://tinyurl.com/yt2f7d
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TRAFFIC JAM MYSTERY SOLVED BY MATHEMATICIANS
-> "The jam moves backwards through the traffic creating a so-called
'backward traveling wave', which drivers may encounter many miles upstream,
several minutes after it was triggered..."
http://tinyurl.com/2marfy
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RESOURCES

-> "A GUIDEBOOK FOR USING AMERICAN COMMUNITY..."
"...Survey Data for Transportation Planning;" TRB National Cooperative
Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 588; by Cambridge Systematics,
NuStats, Nancy McGuckin, Earl Ruiter. 2007. (9.6mb pdf)
http://tinyurl.com/2amcky
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qjq5weKcfY2mbnnZQE-YB6HCIHqkTcny2qKX1cTdkEcIbGrj1hES5-kx-WI0MZdI-jWWWA==>  

-> "CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY REPORT"
Report from the Michigan State Univ. Office of Campus Sustainability. 2007
(5.5mb pdf)
http://tinyurl.com/ypatmc
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Kq9q4YEUJd0_b-NYTLR8Z8Gkd3bIe-ZiLxOGanszx0xkiRSs0CnRvYcW-IpSo1ardiL6nQ==> 

-> "THE MATURING OF AMERICA..."
"...Getting Communities on Track for an Aging Population;" report by
National Assn of Area Agencies on Aging, et al. (2.8mb pdf)
http://tinyurl.com/2emtp7
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-689SkVdaULvY7nMc_H7Ndaj3Sa5ErU39wVOYN8twT9kpFycLjgoKtkr_DTzH8esB8cpYg==> 

-> "8 LESSONS TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN..."
"...Public Places;" by Courtney Knapp; Project for Public Spaces Nov. 29, 07
PPS newsletter.
http://tinyurl.com/3bjv5u
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HrYL_b00VaJSWhxD3ERtU8A3v7yrB7ToVFSO1ljx76SZUxur2onINsT2t1wuyRYL9ymQjA==> 

-> "THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IOWA'S AUTOMATED RED LIGHT..."
"...Running Enforcement Programs;" Final Report (CTRE Project 05-226); by
Fitzsimmons, Hallmark, McDonald, Orellana, and Matulac, Center for
Transportation Research and Education Iowa State University; for Iowa
Department of Transportation. Dec. 2007 (6.5mb pdf)
http://tinyurl.com/2esxz5
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i5Q1kmzrr7cl5L4yxbCJQDPiTFheiph-T_EShpv6qwhL1HM8n4DKAyshQxOrQwDsiJQIoA==> 

-> COMPARISON OF FOOTBALL-SHAPED RUMBLE..."
"...Strips Versus Rectangular Rumble Strips;" Report # K-TRAN: KSU-00-4P2;
by Gardner, Rys, Russell; for Cooperative Transportation Research Program
Kansas Dept of transportation, Kansas State Univ., & Univ. of Kansas. Sept.
2007 (5.6mb pdf) Note: 36k summary also available via this web link.
http://tinyurl.com/3a4kty
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CALENDAR

Additional training opportunities are available on the National Center for
Bicycling & Walking web site. Add your own items to the on-line
calendar...it's quick and easy. Please be sure your calendar items pertain
to training and workshops in the bicycle, pedestrian, or livable community
fields. Go to:
http://www.bikewalk.org/calendar.php
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z-Gx> 

HEY, YOU! SEND US YOUR CALENDAR ITEMS -- PRONTO!

-> January 13-17, 2008, TRB 87th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. Info:
Transportation Research Board
http://tinyurl.com/2xllyk
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T92QNBfU491lNHu7VsQ5-i0tuheHkhVAfz5APkQtUU1TedKxk8dOkvcQ2RkFKikDyl-ygw==> 

-> January 28-29, 2008, Implementing a Sidewalk Management System, Madison,
WI. Info: Stephen Pudloski, Program Director, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706; phone: (800)
462-0876.
http://tinyurl.com/25q9cn
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Q6dfL5eXOdZ4ESjskxmlNwHxLYv-bdoUCjCoFiC78iQbOwag0Gy5lRIkn3sIIFcESdHo6w==> 

-> January 30 - February 1, 2008, Roundabout Design Workshop, Ft.
Lauderdale, FL. Info: Northwestern University Center for Public Safety
http://tinyurl.com/33xklk
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Yq7yHyBO3ZCBOwr-T--xF2kbusjerGoHGWN1csU5aS-GpUQn2zfA6Mb06BB-9ksP5YQzHg==> 

-> February 13-16, 2008, World Conference on the Development of Cities,
Porto Alegre, Brazil. Info:
http://tinyurl.com/29wclt
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zdk3Yyqnhlcct6JlEAn_VutB8MhEfzRuSu1IjDRgr46lhfXMjsvSKh0oMoeaAdw_PM8a0A==> 

-> March 4-6, 2008, National Bike Summit 2008, Washington, DC. Info: League
of American Bicyclists:
http://tinyurl.com/2bhcgb
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_74kfRYeEIFdKTggPIaW_gw_Z0qNoEBoDs--tkAUAlWmmOeobCTfqcw79z7E5SJs7Dp8iw==>  

-> March 12-14, 2008, National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation,
Washington, DC. Info: NRPA; phone: (800) 626-NRPA (6772).
http://www.nrpa.org/forum
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cyQU2YE2wF_NFTLheHkDiscGIqDFZZhKwm_a3x3USH88grrByQxmDbWxyHE=> 

-> April 20, 2008, Walk MS 2008 (Rhode Island), Bristol, Cranston, and
Narragansett, RI. Info: Rhode Island Chapter of the National MS Society;
phone: (401) 738-8383.
http://www.mswalkri.com
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VbOKXAWqKi4Zvn9gy1Pkfe_WLNE1XrC0sT-rPSWUlI-nK_sXdqRmiGRmbLI=> 

-> May 18-21, 2008, National Roundabout Conference, Kansas City, MO. Info:
Richard Pain; email: <RPain at nas.edu>.
http://tinyurl.com/2wknah
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xVsWr3CvfbFTVjP-YpR4KAbZFmQFSkSxqlhBP2HU3jvI6P4yVHlZqSk8_ztjVwiAP3sVFA==> 

-> May 19-21, 2008, 13th Int'l Conf. on Urban Planning, Regional
Development, and Information Society ("Real Corp 08"), Vienna, AT. Info:
http://www.corp.at/
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RY7nQU7vvK9S7nV6j7ajpXhnOyoGPXTvGsmL_IR-pJWshNehU4LkNs748h8=> 

-> June 15-18, 2008, Transportation Research Board Summer Conference,
Baltimore, MD. Info: 
http://tinyurl.com/388d7s
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mk5W2LiToVD0acURiEHn5wXtikI__TDgXdcCvzpmGnjggFBo4T0qnektTG64tTFSws9jhw==> 

-> August 25-27 2008, National Rural Transportation Conference, Duluth, MN.
Info:
http://tinyurl.com/2ggek9
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TZ-LTQ8VGZHP4HNo8yGbVX2gXqVXEkAMUTNnd8dz630UMqifITwFn0CU062oeVQje4WTwg==>  

-> September 2-5, 2008, Pro Walk/Pro Bike Conference, Seattle, WA; hosted at
the Westin Seattle. Watch for info at:
http://www.bikewalk.org/2008conference/index.html
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thKVoqa10-6abzK7tyAAoY3qlQ==> 

-> October 21-25, 2008 National Preservation Conference, Tulsa, OK. Info:
http://tinyurl.com/32lb7y
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-> November 15-18, 2008, National Trails Symposium, Little Rock AR. Info:
Candace Mitchell; phone: 530-547-2060; email: <candace at americantrails.org>
http://tinyurl.com/2lu5g3
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JOBS GRANTS AND RFPS

-> JOB -- SAFE ROUTES DIRECTOR -- CHICAGOLAND BICYCLE FED.
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation is seeking a Safe Routes to School
Director. I have taken a promotion, and we are hoping to hire the new person
by February 1, 2008. The job is posted at:
http://tinyurl.com/32j77n
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7Nfd9M4xA0a6mgf1UH148CjIpVzlTxfwiaTafd2VVHIko4-aftsrhdRZnEZDVm_EmImEZw==> 

Melody Geraci, Director of Programs
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
9 West Hubbard St., Suite 402
Chicago, IL 60610-6545
phone (312) 427-3325 ext. 240
fax (312) 427-4907
email <melody at biketraffic.org>
http://www.biketraffic.org/
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-> JOB -- COMPLETE STREETS FELLOW -- NAT'L COMPLETE STREETS COAL.
The National Complete Streets Coalition is seeking a Complete Streets Fellow
to work with a diverse coalition of prominent national organizations working
for the adoption of complete streets policies across the country. This is an
tremendous opportunity for a recent graduate to take on significant
responsibility while learning about transportation reform issues and working
directly with a variety of well-known leaders and organizations in the
field.

The Fellowship comes with a stipend of $1,450 per month. The fellow be for
six months, starting in January (can be flexible on start date). This
position could lead to permanent employment with the National Complete
Streets Coalition.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume,
short writing sample and 3 references to Stephanie Potts at
<info at completestreets.org> by Friday, January 11. Interviews will be held on
a rolling basis so it's best to get your application in early.

Visit: http://tinyurl.com/2qx9yn
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-> JOB -- BUSINESS MANAGER -- BICYCLE COLORADO
Bicycle Colorado seeks a full-time Business Manager. Be part of the movement
to improve bicycling in Colorado! Complete job description and application
instructions are located online.
http://tinyurl.com/2d9v3j
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-> JOB -- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -- NAPLES PATHWAYS COALITION 

Background: The Naples Pathways Coalition (NPC) is a growing not-for-profit
organization with a 501(c)(3) designation. NPC advocates for a fully
integrated and safe pedestrian, bicycle and other non-motorized
transportation network throughout Naples and Collier County.

Job Description: NPC seeks a halftime staff person to lead and grow the
organization, with the opportunity to expand the position to full-time as
fundraising success permits. Responsibilities include policy work, public
education and media advocacy, fundraising, and outreach and organizing
throughout the greater Collier County area. The position presents a great
opportunity to play a critical role in transforming southwest Florida into a
more healthy and sustainable region.

Salary: In the 20's for half-time position, commensurate with qualifications
and experience, and with the opportunity to expand the position to full-time
as fundraising success permits. Interested individuals should send a cover
letter, resume (include contact info for references), and a writing sample
to: NPC, 300 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 101, Box 464, Naples, FL 34102.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2008 

For full details, go to:
http://tinyurl.com/3xyxjc
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-> JOB -- ASST/ASSOC PROF POSITION -- KANSAS ST. UNIV.

The Department of Kinesiology at Kansas State University invites
applications for a tenure track position at the assistant/associate level in
the broad area of physical activity and public health. Successful candidates
will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate Kinesiology
program and may contribute to the master's program in public health. A focus
on physical activity behavior change theory, childhood obesity prevention,
and health promotion in underserved communities are of interest.

For the whole announcement, go to:
http://tinyurl.com/2xzhux
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yfLPGT_6oBnMjLgce5ZWyoV6lOS1Ty4qqRenz6VS2BOvdLIYMaXIfd3AjbhEjHesY3nE4Q==> 

-> JOB -- SENIOR ACTIVE TRANS. PLANNER -- CHICAGOLAND BICYCLE FED.

The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation is seeking a Senior Active Transportation
Planner. CBF offers professional services to clients who seek a progressive
and innovative approach to making bicycling, walking and transit a
significant part of daily life in their community or region. The Chicagoland
Bicycle Federation is looking for a full Senior Transportation Planner to
lead the national's premier bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organization's
planning and technical assistance consulting efforts.

The ideal candidate should be excited to take an entrepreneurial approach to
planning that melds professional top-notch technical assistance with a
strong voice for promoting non-motorized transportation. This is not a
starting level position and candidates should bring a wealth of resources to
the table including marketing, planning and project management. Candidates
must be able to embrace both the planning and advocacy sides of this
position and relish the opportunity to make a strong difference in regional
transportation policy and planning.

The position reports to the Executive Director and has supervisory
responsibilities for four employees including offsite field consultants. The
Bicycle and Pedestrian Project Planner will be skilled and dogged, available
and prepared to carry out the objectives of the Planning & Design section of
the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation. This planner will expend professional
energy achieving objectives that move Chicagoland toward revolutionary
change in transportation. 

See full job posting at: http://tinyurl.com/3xfuxj
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-> JOB -- RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP -- NC STATE UNIV

The NC State University Natural Learning Initiative is seeking an
outstanding PhD in Design applicant to work on sponsored research in the
broad field of children's outdoor environments with three-year support
(tuition, health, and stipend) from the NLI Research Assistantship in
Inclusive Design and Wellbeing. Applicants should hold a professionally
accredited design degree, preferably in landscape architecture. As the
position is effective Fall 2008, interested applicants should send as soon
as possible a CV and brief statement of interest to Professor Robin Moore,
Director of NLI.

Robin C. Moore, DiplArch, MCP, ASLA
Professor of Landscape Architecture
Director, The Natural Learning Initiative
Ph.D. in Design Faculty, College of Design
Adjunct Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, 
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, NC State University
MAILING ADDRESS
College of Design
50 Pullen Road
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7701, USA
robin_moore at ncsu.edu
919-515-8345 voice
919-515-8951 fax
http://www.naturalearning.org
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-> JOB -- TRAILS ED. SPECIALIST -- FLORIDA D.E.P.
This is an opportunity for someone who is able to work independently and is
a self-starter. It is a part of the Office of Greenways & Trails
Recreational Trails Program. This is specialized professional work
coordinating the development of the Office of Greenways & Trails (OGT)
statewide trails education master plan. In addition, this position
coordinates trails education workshops and assists with various aspects of
the Recreational Trails Program (RTP).

For details (except for closing date), go to:
http://tinyurl.com/2fwaes
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NOTE: New closing date is Jan. 11, 2008!

 

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