The Federal Transit Authority currently has a Notice of Proposed Rule
Making (NPRM) out on the street pertaining to the evaluative framework of
its New and Small Starts transit programs. In the NPRM you will see that
FTA is seeking comments on the incorporation of Health affects into the
selection process. This is important to the Health and Transportation
community. The comment period extends to the middle of March. If this
sound of interest to you see...
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-25/pdf/2012-1198.pdfhttp://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-25/pdf/2012-1195.pdf
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Ed Christopher
FHWA Resource Center Planning Team
4749 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 600
Matteson, IL 60443
708-283-3534 (V)
708-574-8131 (C)
Today is my last day with the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. Please contact Clori Jones if you should need assistance. She can be reached at 202-789-3525 or cjones(a)jointcenter.org.
All the best, Gina
>>> h+t--friends 02/17/12 13:47 >>>
The Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Urban Health Partnership,
Smart Growth Partnership and the Broward MPO were recently awarded a
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant. It will create
healthy and safe places in Broward County that are supportive of active
lifestyles by establishing Complete Streets community design
standards to make streets safe for all users, including those who walk,
ride bikes and use public transportation. As a result of this
Transforming Our Communitys Health (TOUCH) Initiative, Browards 31
municipalities soon will have the tools necessary to design streets that
balance all modes of transportation. See:
http://urbanhs.com/initiatives/completestreets/
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Ed Christopher
708-283-3534 (V)
708-574-8131 (cell)
FHWA RC-TST-PLN
4749 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 600
Matteson, IL 60443
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The Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Urban Health Partnership,
Smart Growth Partnership and the Broward MPO were recently awarded a
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant. It will create
healthy and safe places in Broward County that are supportive of active
lifestyles by “establishing ‘Complete Streets’ community design
standards to make streets safe for all users, including those who walk,
ride bikes and use public transportation.” As a result of this
Transforming Our Community’s Health (TOUCH) Initiative, Broward’s 31
municipalities soon will have the tools necessary to design streets that
balance all modes of transportation. See:
http://urbanhs.com/initiatives/completestreets/
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Ed Christopher
708-283-3534 (V)
708-574-8131 (cell)
FHWA RC-TST-PLN
4749 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 600
Matteson, IL 60443
Hello Friends of the TRB Health and Transportation Subcommittee -
Thanks so much to everyone who was able to participate in the recent
meeting of the TRB Subcommittee on Health and Transportation (ADD 50-01) at
the TRB 2012 Annual Meeting.
Minutes from the meeting and associated presentations and handouts are now
posted on our website at:
http://www.trbhealth.org/home/meeting-agendas-and-minutes
Please let me know if you have any questions, and we look forward to being
in touch as we move forward with the many activities that are planned for
this year (please see the minutes for more details!).
Sincerely,
Megan Wier
Subcommittee Secretary
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Megan L. Wier, MPH, Epidemiologist
Program on Health, Equity and Sustainability
San Francisco Department of Public Health
phone: 415-252-3972, fax: 415-252-3964
Megan.Wier(a)sfdph.org
www.sfphes.org
Dear H+T Friends,
I am circulating this announcement for a position with Health Impact Project. If you have an interest in the position, or know of someone who might, please contact Andrew Zalman. This is his contact information:
Andrew P. Zalman
Senior Executive Recruiter | The Pew Charitable Trusts
901 E Street, N.W., 10th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20004
p: 202.540.6618 | c: 202.549.5170 | e: azalman(a)pewtrusts.org| www.pewtrusts.org
**POSITION DESCRIPTION**
THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS
Officer, Health Impact Project
The Pew Health Group
The Pew Health Group seeks to improve the health and well-being of all Americans. Based on research and critical analysis, the program advocates policies that reduce unacceptable health risk, especially in the areas of consumer, food and prescription drug safety, toxics in products and antibiotic overuse in farms animal production.
The Health Impact Project
The Health Impact Project is a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and The Pew Charitable Trusts (PCT). The project, which is managed out of the Pew Health Group, is designed to promote the use of health impact assessments (HIAs) as a way to informed decisions on policies, programs and projects outside the health sector at the local, state, tribal and federal level. HIAs are used to identify the likely impacts of these decisions and help policy makers avoid unintended risks, reduce unnecessary costs and leverage opportunities to improve the health of their communities.
Position Overview
This position, based in Pew’s Washington, D.C. office, will report to the director of the Health Impact Project. The officer will be responsible for conducting and drafting health impact assessments of at least two federal-level decisions, and will conduct or oversee the activities of contractors in the conduct of several additional HIAs of decisions at the tribal, state or municipal level. The officer will be responsible for all aspects of the health impact assessment process, including: conducting the required research; identifying, vetting and assembling an appropriate team of consultants; engaging stakeholders; outreach to policy makers, including state and federal agencies; and other activities as the need arises. The officer will also work with the director and communications officer to synthesize data on the conduct and outcomes of HIA in order to build a compelling case for their use and to present these data to policy makers, private sector stakeholders and other audiences. The position is funded through December, 2013, with the possibility of renewal depending on the initiative’s progress and identification of sources of funding.
The officer will also help design and implement research and analysis efforts for the Health Impact Project, coordinate convenings, manage special projects and support other programmatic investments. The officer may also undertake special projects and/or new initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Under the direction of the director, conduct and draft a health impact assessment of a federal-level policy selected by the Health Impact Project, engage stakeholders and decision-makers at each step of the HIA process, develop and carry out effective dissemination plans for the HIA findings and recommendations.
• Conduct research, data analysis, GIS mapping, and statistical modeling as needed to carry out high-quality HIAs.
• Oversee all aspects of the report review and production process, in coordination with the communications officer, to ensure timely dissemination of HIA findings to decision-makers and other stakeholders.
• Identify, vet, and select appropriate contractors to conduct HIAs or to address specific research questions germane to an HIA and manage all aspects of contractor activity.
• Collect and analyze data regarding HIA outcomes in order to build a compelling case for their use in sectors and decisions where HIAs appear likely to add value. Present the results of this research to policy makers in agencies, legislatures and Congressional staff offices, as well as media, potential allies and others in order to build awareness of the field.
• Oversee and contribute to other research needs that may arise in the course of the activities of the Health Impact Project.
• Assist program staff in developing and processing contracts and sub grants.
• Contribute to content for newsletters, mailings and other communications vehicles designed to ensure that internal and external audiences are kept apprised of project updates.
• Contribute to and participate in tasks of the project and PHG as assigned, as well as broader Pew-wide projects and/or committees as needed.
Requirements
• A masters degree in public health or a related field. An advanced degree in medicine or science (an MD or Ph.D.) is preferred.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience, including outstanding research, analytical and writing skills; experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and synthesizing reports based on research from several disciplines. Health impact assessment experience is preferred but not required. Experience in another relevant field such as regulatory impact assessment or cost-benefit analysis may suffice.
• Strong research and analytic skills in epidemiology, GIS mapping, or statistical modeling.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills including:
• Experience synthesizing and summarizing large amounts of information, focusing quickly on the essence of an issue, as well as identifying, understanding and proposing solutions that address different policy perspectives.
• Experience working with academics, nonprofits and other entities conducting research and policy analysis, helping ensure the results are rigorous, policy relevant and timely and are communicated clearly and persuasively to target audiences.
• Strong systems skills including Microsoft office products required; database and online research applications preferred.
• Ability to work professionally and collegially within a creative, fast-paced corporate culture that emphasizes excellence and teamwork.
• Demonstrated time- and project-management skills, including development and timely completion of work plans for complex, long-term projects; and maintaining a high level of organization. Ability to set priorities and identify resources.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Flexible and able to routinely juggle multiple competing priorities and work in teams of both support and senior staff to meet project goals.
• Experience engaging stakeholders—including policy makers, community members and policy makers—in scientific and policy contexts.
• Operating effectively within diverse political and policy environments and addressing conflicting policy perspectives in a way that maximizes programmatic objectives. Writing clear and cogent materials that effectively translate scientific information and policy issues for policy makers, community members, the media and other audiences.
Travel
It is anticipated that the individual in this position will travel within the U.S.
The 5th Healthy Cities: Working Together to Achieve Liveable Cities Conference will be held at the Mercure Hotel and Conference Centre, Geelong, Victoria, Australia from the 6th to the 8th of June, 2012.
The event, is a platform for Government and Industry sector professionals to discuss causes, effects and solutions that relate to population health, sustainability, natural resource management, transport, climate change, urban design and more.
Details on how to speak at the conference are available on the website, a book of proceedings is published after each event and peer reviewing of papers will be available.
The submission of abstracts will close on Friday the 2nd March at 5.00pm; presenters will be notified on the 12th of March 2012.
Visit this website for more details: http://www.healthycities.com.au
Eloisa Raynault | American Public Health Association | 800 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 | Transportation, Health and Equity Program Manager | o: 202-777-2487 | http://www.apha.org/transportation
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This free webinar will provide a basic overview of how Health Impact Assessments, or HIAs, give decision makers the information they need to advance smarter policies to help build safe, healthy, thriving communities; examine the development of an innovative HIA tool; and explore the legal authority authorizing, supporting or prohibiting HIAs.
The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 16 from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. (ET). Registration for this event is free, but required.
For more information and to register, visit http://www.networkforphl.org/network_resources/webinar_series/.
Presenters include:
Aaron Wernham, M.D., director, Health Impact Project;
Harmony Gmazel, M.S., land use planner, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, Lansing, Michigan;
Erin Fuse Brown, J.D., M.P.H., deputy director, the Network's Western Region at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Eloisa Raynault | American Public Health Association | 800 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 | Transportation, Health and Equity Program Manager | o: 202-777-2487 | http://www.apha.org/transportation
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This from the Parking rock star, Donald Shoup
I recall some interest expressed at TRB in whether alternative funding
mechanisms might affect quality and extent of sidewalk networks.
Here's one approach.
http://www.uctc.net/research/papers/UCTC-FR-2011-23.pdf
Broken sidewalks have become an important legal issue since 2002 when the
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act **ADA* *applies to
sidewalks. As one way to comply with the ADA, cities can require
property owners to repair any broken sidewalk fronting their property
before they sell the property. Before any real estate is sold, the city
inspects the sidewalk fronting the property. If the sidewalk is in good
condition, the city does not require the owner to do anything. If the
sidewalk is broken, however, the city requires the owner to repair it
before selling the property. Analysis of sales data shows that if Los
Angeles had adopted a point-of-sale program in 1995, about half of the
city’s 4,600 miles of broken sidewalks would have been repaired
by 2007. A walkable city needs walkable sidewalks. Requiring sidewalk
repairs when property is sold can help put cities back on their
feet.
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Phyllis Orrick
Communications Director
Safe Transportation Research and Education
Center<http://www.safetrec.berkeley.edu>(SafeTREC)
University of California Transportation Center <http://www.uctc.net> (UCTC)
Institute for Urban and Regional Development
<http://www.iurd.berkeley.edu>(IURD)
2614 Dwight Way
UC Berkeley
Berkeley CA 94720-7374
510-643-1779
@transsafe <https://twitter.com/#!/transsafe>
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