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*UC BERKELEY INSTITUTE OF URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (IURD) *
*TRANSIT AND CITIES--SPRING EVENT SERIES*
We are delighted to announce IURD's Spring 2014 series: *Transit & Cities:
Creating Sustainable Urban Futures*, being held at UC Berkeley.
Transit is vital to the sustainability of cities-environmentally,
economically, socially. Be a part of a growing movement that places transit,
in its many shapes and forms, front and center in the campaign to create
sustainable urban futures.
Current scheduled events are listed below. View them online at the Transit
& Cities page <http://iurd.berkeley.edu/transit-and-cities/> on the IURD
website.
The first two evening lectures are free and open to the public.
The two-day conference, "Transit & Cities, Past, Present, Future," has a
$150 registration fee (including lunches, breakfasts, refreshments, and
evening reception). Be sure to sign up soon. You can register
here<https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1387070>
.
*Monday, February 10, 6-8pm*
*Evening Lecture and Discussion on: "Places for People & Transit"*
"From Jane Jacobs to Livable Cities"
Presentation by Jan Gehl, Jan Gehl and Associates, Copenhagen
Discussant: Neil Hrushowy, City of San Francisco Planning Department
Fifty years of Public Life research leading gradually to implementation of
people-oriented planning strategies in cities across the world: Copenhagen,
Melbourne, London, New York and Moscow, among others. The Livable cities of
the 21st Century are characterized by a strong focus on sustainable modes
of transport supported by a good public realm. Care for people and the
public realm are seen as an important key for creating lively, safe,
sustainable and healthy cities.
Wurster Auditorium, UC Berkeley. Free (First come/First served).
*Tuesday, March 11, 6-8pm*
*Evening Lecture and Discussion on: "Railtown: Los Angeles"*
Presentation by Ethan Elkind (author of *Railtown*, UC Press, 2014)
Discussant: Martin Wachs, RAND Corporation and UCLA Department of
Urban Planning;
formerly Professor of City and Regional Planning and Transportation
Engineering, UC Berkeley
Seaborg Room, Faculty Club, UC Berkeley. Free (First come/First Served).
*Thursday and Friday, March 20 and 21*
*Two-Day Conference: "Transit & Cities: Past, Present, Future
<http://www.iurd.berkeley.edu/transit-and-cities/Transit%20and%20Cities%20Ma…>"*
Keynote Speakers: Jaime Lerner (Former Mayor, Curitiba, Brazil), Peter
Calthorpe (*The Next American Metropolis* and *Urbanism in the Age of
Climate Change*), Therese McMillan (Deputy Administrator, Federal Transit
Administration)
Host and Event Moderator: Robert Cervero (Director, IURD;
*The Transit Metropolis* and *Transit Villages for the 21st Century*);
Discussant: Allan Jacobs (*Great Streets*)
*Plenary Panels on:*
I*nternational Perspectives*--Moderator and Speaker: Elizabeth Deakin
(Former Director, UCTC; UCB) Other Speakers: Robert Cervero; Harrison
Fraker (UCB); and Erick Guerra (University of Pennsylvania)
*Transit and Urban Design*--Moderator and Speaker: Elizabeth Macdonald (UCB)
Other Speakers: Joyce Drohan (Perkins & Will); Scot Hein (City of Vancouver
Urban Design Studio); Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris (UCLA); and Jeff Tumlin
(Nelson\Nygaard)
*Inclusive Cities and Transit*--Moderator and Speaker: Karen Chapple Other
Speakers: Evelyn Blumenberg (UCLA); Deborah McKoy (UCB Center for Cities &
Schools); and Rachel Weinberger (Nelson\Nygaard)
*The Economics of Sustainable Transport*--Moderator and Speaker: Dan Chatman
(UCB) Other Speakers: Dena Belzer (Strategic Economics); Michael Duncan
(Florida State University); and Jin Murakami (City University of Hong Kong)
*Modeling and Visualizing Urban Futures*--Moderator and Speaker: Paul
Waddell (UCB) Other Speakers: Clint Daniels (SANDAG-San Diego Association
of Governments); Gordon Garry (SACOG-Sacramento Area Council of
Governments); and David Ory (MTC-Metropolitan Transportation Commission)
Event Sponsor and Host: Institute of Urban and Regional Development
Event Co-sponsor: University of California Transportation Center,
University of California, Berkeley
Location: David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, downtown Berkeley. View
Larger Map<https://www.google.com/maps?sll=37.869516999999995,-122.26646&cid=211647835…>
Conference Registration: $150 registration. Includes meals, evening
reception, and refreshments. (Registration is First come/First served;
sign up before it fills!)
Register here:
https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1387070
Sincerely,
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Robert Cervero
Carmel Friesen Chair in Urban Studies and Professor of City and Regional
Planning
Director, Institute of Urban and Regional Development
Director, University of California Transportation Center
University of California, Berkeley
--
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)
California Active Transportation Safety Information
Pages<http://catsip.berkeley.edu/>
(CATSIP)
2614 Dwight Way
UC Berkeley
Berkeley CA 94720-7374
510-643-1779
@transsafe <https://twitter.com/#%21/transsafe>
@californiaUTC <https://twitter.com/#%21/CaliforniaUTC>
@IURDBerkeley <https://twitter.com/#%21/IURDBerkeley>
@trbhealth <https://twitter.com/#%21/trbhealth>
Skype: pmorrick
You might be interested in the attached report.
Some small sections of the report highlight the proportion of LHDs that are partnering with land use organizations, as well as promoting active transportation and land use policies that support physical activity.
Best,
Eloisa
Dear Public Health Partner,
I am writing to let you know that NACCHO recently published the 2013 National Profile of Local Health Departments report. This year’s Profile provides a comprehensive view of local health department infrastructure and practice and includes information in the following areas:
• Governance
• Emergency preparedness
• Finance
• Quality improvement
• Workforce
• Accreditation
• Programs and Services
• Policy development activities
Did you know that the estimated size of the local health department workforce has decreased from 190,000 employees in 2010 to 162,000 employees in 2013? Almost half (48 percent) of local health departments are involved in policy activities addressing obesity and chronic disease.
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is pleased to announce the availability of the 2013 National Profile of Local Health Departments (Profile) report. With a response rate of 79 percent, NACCHO's Profile study provides a comprehensive picture of local health departments in the United States.
To view or download the report, visit www.naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/profile/upload/2013-National-Profile-o…<http://www.naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/profile/upload/2013-National-Pr…>
In addition to the printed report, the 2013 Profile data set is available to researchers interested in conducting additional analyses. The data sets from previous Profile studies, which are also available, have been among the most frequently used data sets for public health systems research. To access the questionnaire, codebook and data request form, visit: www.naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/profile/techdoc.cfm<http://www.naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/profile/techdoc.cfm>.
Alisa Blum
Director of Media and Public Relations
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
1100 17th St. NW, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Direct: 202-507-4277
ablum(a)naccho.org<mailto:ebriggs@naccho.org>
Increase the visibility and perceived value of your local health department through branding.
Learn more at www.naccho.org/BrandYourLHD<http://www.naccho.org/BrandYourLHD>
SAVE THE DATES!
2014 Preparedness Summit
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2014 Public Health Informatics Conference
April 29-May 1 | Atlanta, GA | www.phiconference.org<http://www.phiconference.org>
NACCHO Annual 2014
July 9-11 | Atlanta, GA | www.nacchoannual.org<http://www.nacchoannual.org>
The American Public Health Association’s Call for Abstracts for the 142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition is now open!
The 2014 Annual Meeting will take place in New Orleans from Nov. 15-19. The theme of the meeting is Healthography: How Where you Live Affects Your Health and Well-being.
Abstracts can be submitted online between now and the second week of February.
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From: Blackburn, Lauren A [mailto:lablackburn2@ncdot.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:41 AM
To: NCPlan mailing list
Subject: [ncplan] FW: Active Living Coordinator Position Posted
The North Carolina Community Transformation Grant Project is searching for an Active Living Coordinator. The position will provide technical assistance, create resources and build partnerships to increase physical activity through built environment initiatives. Emphasis is placed on efforts that support comprehensive planning and shared use of physical activity facilities. Duties include
* Develop and maintain statewide partnerships supporting comprehensive planning and shared use policies; identify key contacts that can be introduced to funded communities as technical resources.
* Inform state and local staff of technical advances, effective interventions and opportunities available for building capacity and expanding state and community-based physical activity programs in the area of comprehensive planning and shared use policies.
* Serve as a liaison between the Community Transformation Grant Project and the Community and Clinical Connections for Health and Prevention Branch.
* Provide technical assistance to communities on developing and implementing comprehensive plans and shared use policies.
* Work with the CTG Project Consultants to determine technical assistance and training needs of funded communities.
* Facilitate the development of state level health practices to increase access to and opportunities for the physical activity through changes to the built environment by focusing on comprehensive plans and shared use policies.
Experience or knowledge in the following areas is preferred:
* built environment and physical activity;
* joint use agreements,
* comprehensive planning,
* health impact assessments,
* city and regional planning,
* transportation and land use; and
* parks and recreation
Candidates must have the ability to:
* develop and execute project plans with a variety of partners
* interpret and understand information concerning physical activity, public health and active living
* communicate effectively orally and in writing with leadership from internal and external partners
* analyze data and information concerning program operations in order to evaluate effectiveness
* work with diverse groups
Minimum Education and Experience:
Master's degree in Public Health, social work, psychology or related field and one year of experience in a related human services program; or graduation from a four year college or university and three years of administrative, consultative, or counseling experience in a related human services program.
This full-time position will be hired through Temporary Solutions and housed at the NC Division of Public Health. Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2014. Interested candidates should contact Sharon Nelson, Sharon.boss.nelson(a)dhhs.nc.gov<mailto:Sharon.boss.nelson@dhhs.nc.gov> or 919-707-5207.
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This may conflict with some Health and Transportation events, but I thought
some might want to know about these as well.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: TRB Global Road Safety Subcommittee <
trb-globalroadsafety(a)lists.berkeley.edu>
Date: Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 11:28 AM
Subject: [ANB10(8)] TRB 2014 Activities
To: trb-globalroadsafety <trb-globalroadsafety(a)lists.berkeley.edu>
Dear Friends of the TRB Global Road Safety Subcommittee ANB10(8),
Please find attached the agenda for the THURSDAY morning Global Road Safety
Workshop about Pedestrian Safety (Session 869 January 16, 2014,
8:00AM-12:00PM, Marriott, Maryland B).
Also, please join us on WEDNESDAY morning for the Global Road Safety
Subcommittee Meeting (January 15, 2014 10:15AM-12:00PM). We will have an
interesting and diverse set of briefings and time for you to give your
update about global road safety activities in your country, or countries,
in which you work.
We also want to draw your attention to Session 535 - International
Benchmarking on Road Safety (TUESDAY, January 14, 2014 10:15AM - 12:00PM
Marriott, Maryland B, Fred C. M. Wegman, SWOV Institute for Road Safety
Research, Netherlands, presiding).
We hope to see you next week and look forward to having your invaluable
input!
Sincerely,
Bella Dinh-Zarr, PhD, MPH (Chair)
Kim Kolody (Co-Chair)
Lori Mooren (Co-Chair)
Offer Grembek, PhD (Research Coordinator)
TRB Global Road Safety Subcommittee ANB 10(8)
--
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)
California Active Transportation Safety Information
Pages<http://catsip.berkeley.edu/>
(CATSIP)
2614 Dwight Way
UC Berkeley
Berkeley CA 94720-7374
510-643-1779
@transsafe <https://twitter.com/#%21/transsafe>
@californiaUTC <https://twitter.com/#%21/CaliforniaUTC>
@IURDBerkeley <https://twitter.com/#%21/IURDBerkeley>
@trbhealth <https://twitter.com/#%21/trbhealth>
Skype: pmorrick
Hi All,
At the risk of sounding redundant, I wanted to make sure everyone knew that
our new newsletter was posted on the subcommittee website.
As Ed Christopher noted, it has just about everything to do with the
transportation-health intersection happening at TRB 2014 Annual Meeting.
Here's a link to the newsletter.
http://www.trbhealth.org/newsletter/december-2013
Thanks as always to everyone who helped put it together.
Be sure to add to the discussions via the subcommittee's listserv and
social media outlets for those of us who can't attend the annual meeting in
person.
Cheers,
Phyllis
--
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)
California Active Transportation Safety Information
Pages<http://catsip.berkeley.edu/>
(CATSIP)
2614 Dwight Way
UC Berkeley
Berkeley CA 94720-7374
510-643-1779
@transsafe <https://twitter.com/#%21/transsafe>
@californiaUTC <https://twitter.com/#%21/CaliforniaUTC>
@IURDBerkeley <https://twitter.com/#%21/IURDBerkeley>
@trbhealth <https://twitter.com/#%21/trbhealth>
Skype: pmorrick
Hi everyone,
This might be of interest to some of you.
Phyllis
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: TRB Global Road Safety Subcommittee <
trb-globalroadsafety(a)lists.berkeley.edu>
Date: Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 8:54 AM
Subject: [ANB10(8)] TRB 2014 Announcements
To: trb-globalroadsafety <trb-globalroadsafety(a)lists.berkeley.edu>
Dear Friends of the TRB Global Road Safety Subcommittee ANB10(8),
We hope you are well and hope to see you in Washington, DC, in January
2014. If you haven't already done so, you can register for TRB at:
http://www.trb.org/AnnualMeeting2014/AM2014Registration.aspx
TRB ANNUAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Please mark your calendar for our Wednesday Subcommittee meeting and our
Thursday, Global Road Safety free workshop (it is no longer Sunday as in
past years). Please plan to stay through Thursday because the Workshop on
Pedestrian Safety Across the Five Pillars of the Decade of Action will be
an interesting, useful one. The information for the Subcommittee meeting
and the workshop are below:
1) Global Road Safety Subcommittee Meeting - Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Event Type: Published Meeting - Committee (M)
Event Title: Global Road Safety Subcommittee, ANB10(8)
Event Date: 01/15/2014 10:15 AM-12:00 PM
Event Location: Marriott, Park Tower Suite 8212
Sponsored By: Transportation Safety Management (ANB10)
2) Global Road Safety Workshop (Pedestrian Safety) - Thursday, January 16,
2014
Session 869
Thursday, January 16, 2014, 8:00am-12:00pm, Marriott, Maryland B
Pedestrian Safety Across the Five Pillars of the United Nations Decade of
Action
Kim Kolody Silverman, CH2M Hill, presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Transportation Safety Management (ANB10);
Subcommittee on Global Road Safety (ANB10(8))
Pedestrians account for 22% of the 1.24 million traffic deaths a year, with
the burden falling most heavily on low- and middle-income countries. This
workshop is designed for practitioners and researchers to provide an
understanding of challenges and solutions for the pedestrian safety
problem. Experts present the latest research on pedestrian safety across
the Five Pillars of the UN Decade of Action: safety management, safer
roads, safer vehicles, safer road users, and postcrash response.
Overview and WHO Report (P14-6975)
Ann M. Dellinger/David Sleet, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pillar 1 - Safety Management (P14-6976)
Offer Grembek, University of California, Berkeley
Pillar 2 - Safer Roads (P14-6977)
Charles V. Zegeer, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Pillar 3 - Safer Vehicles (P14-6978)
David Ward, Global NCAP
Pillar 4 - Safer Road Users (P14-6979)
David Shinar, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Pillar 5 - Post Crash (P14-6980)
Dia Gainor, NASEMSO
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Please visit our subcommittee website, which includes photos from past
subcommittee activities and additional information:
https://sites.google.com/site/trbsubcommitteeanb108/
2) Below is a link to a new report by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle
that might be of interest to the friends of ANB10(8):
Road safety in 170 low-, middle-, and high-income countries
http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/100256/102973.pdf
We thank you for your interest in global road safety and look forward to
seeing you in January.
Sincerely,
Bella Dinh-Zarr, PhD, MPH (Chair)
Kim Kolody (Co-Chair)
Lori Mooren (Co-Chair)
Offer Grembek, PhD (Research Coordinator)
TRB Global Road Safety Subcommittee ANB 10(8)
--
Phyllis Orrick
Communications Director
Safe Transportation Research and Education
Center<http://www.safetrec.berkeley.edu/>
(SafeTREC)
Season's greetings everyone!
This new WHO resource may be of interest to you.
Eloisa
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The World Health Organization just released a new health benefits report entitled Health in the Green Economy - Transport Sector. The cost is $36.
Visit http://www.whopress.us/Books/BookDetail.aspx?productID=313310 to learn more.
"This report makes an important contribution to the transport, planning, health and climate change literature by sign-posting the need to assess co-benefits and co-costs of transport and land use planning interventions. With reference to the IPPC work, many of the implications of a technology-linked transport sector emissions mitigation agenda for public health - considered very broadly - were identified." - Ryan Falconer, Agitator for better transport outcomes , ARUP
Cycling, walking and rapid transit systems are associated with a wide range of health benefits that need to be reflected more systematically in transport and development policies. Health benefits may include: reduced risk of heart disease, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and some obesity-related risks from more physical activity; reduced health risks from urban air pollution; reduced traffic injury risks and less noise stress. Rapid transit, walking and cycling systems also improve access to vital jobs, services and opportunities and ease the mobility of vulnerable groups, such as children, people with disabilities, and older adults, enhancing health equity.
This report, part of the Health in the Green Economy series, considers evidence regarding health co-benefits, and risks, of climate change mitigation strategies for transport, as reviewed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.