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> 1. FHWA Hosted Framework for Integrating Health into Corridor
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> The USDOT Health in Transportation Working Group developed a Framework for Better Integrating Health into Transportation Corridor Planning<http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/health_in_transportation/planning_framewor…>. The framework provides action-oriented information and step-by-step tools transportation practitioners need to incorporate health into their corridor planning process. The framework is based on corridor planning technical steps that are familiar to practitioners and highlights specific activities that can inform transportation decisions at each step making it possible to support healthy outcomes while improving the transportation system.
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> Five transportation agencies across the country tested the framework<http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/health_in_transportation/planning_framewor…> in a corridor study. Their experiences were turned into case studies that highlight how each of the agencies applied the framework to incorporate health into their corridor planning processes, and the resulting outcomes.
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> On March 22, 2016, FHWA hosted a webinar on the Framework, including the background research, focus group findings, the steps and content of the Framework and the case studies highlighting lessons learned during the corridor study testing phase. View the recording<http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/exit.cfm?link=https://bowen-icfi.adobeconnect.com/p…> or read the transcript<http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/health_in_transportation/planning_framewor…>.
> Victoria Martinez
> FHWA
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The USDOT Health in Transportation Working Group developed a Framework for Better Integrating Health into Transportation Corridor Planning<http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/health_in_transportation/planning_framewor…>. The framework provides action-oriented information and step-by-step tools transportation practitioners need to incorporate health into their corridor planning process. The framework is based on corridor planning technical steps that are familiar to practitioners and highlights specific activities that can inform transportation decisions at each step making it possible to support healthy outcomes while improving the transportation system.
Five transportation agencies across the country tested the framework<http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/health_in_transportation/planning_framewor…> in a corridor study. Their experiences were turned into case studies that highlight how each of the agencies applied the framework to incorporate health into their corridor planning processes, and the resulting outcomes.
On March 22, 2016, FHWA hosted a webinar on the Framework, including the background research, focus group findings, the steps and content of the Framework and the case studies highlighting lessons learned during the corridor study testing phase. View the recording<http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/exit.cfm?link=https://bowen-icfi.adobeconnect.com/p…> or read the transcript<http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/health_in_transportation/planning_framewor…>.
Victoria Martinez
FHWA
With Spring in the air the Transportation Research Board committees and
subcommittees are making their plans for the annual meeting. For many of
them one the activities is to issue Calls for Research papers focused on
topics that the committee is interested in. With Public Health being one
of the three critical issue areas for the 2017 Annual Meeting the Health
and Transportation Subcommittee worked with several other committees on
a suite of health related calls for research papers. They include;
* Impact of Freight on Public Health
* Transportation and Environmental Health Governance
* Critical Issues Associated with Arterials (Major Roads) and Public
Health
* Data, Methods, and Models to Integrate Transportation and Public Health
All four of the Calls can be found on the Subcommittee's website at
http://www.trbhealth.org/ or on the TRB website by signing in through
your MyTRB account (https://annualmeeting.mytrb.org/CallForPapers/index)
All papers for publication and/or presentation must be submitted by
August 1, 2016. Only complete papers, conforming to TRB standards and
format will be considered. Papers may also be submitted for presentation
only. Each paper will be peer-reviewed according to TRB procedures. TRB
paper specifications and information on how to submit can be found
online at
(http://www.trb.org/GetInvolvedwithTRB/Public/GetInvolvedSubmitaPaper.aspx)
Feel free to pass the calls for research along to you networks.
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Ed Christopher
Transportation Planning Consultant
708-269-5237
Very interesting. Some papers may want to take these ideas further in high density areas, to explore:Pooling of freight - where one distributor in a sector with many restaurants delivers a variety of beer to them from Abita to Zanzibar. Thats happening now and could be replicated.Using warehouse hubs to group deliveries by block or building - all on one truck.Assessing the environmental effects of banning deliveries during peak periods
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> I am pleased to share with you that the TRB Health and Transportation Subcommittee has partnered with the Intermodal Freight Terminal Design and Operations Committee and the Urban Freight Transportation Committee to develop a call for papers related to the impact of freight on public health. The CFP has been approved by TRB and posted here: https://annualmeeting.mytrb.org/CallForPapers/Details/260
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> Sample topics include the following:
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> 1. Research on recent innovations in air quality regulatory standards: have they affected public health; have companies been able to come into compliance with federal ambient air quality standards?
> 2. Links between the freight and logistics industries and community health issues, such as air quality, noise abatement, hazardous materials, food security, emergency preparedness, and active transportation.
> 3. The relationship between freight and social determinants of health (SDOH) (e.g., increased access to healthy foods or improved health effects of living wage jobs associated with the freight and logistics sectors)
> 4. Models and/or instruments used to assess freight and public health, particularly at seaports.
> 5. Use of performance measures in transportation that account for health: what should be measured and how? How should they be standardized?
> 6. Innovative policies and programs that reduce freight's health risks (e.g., air quality regulatory standards).
> 7. Freight-related environmental justice issues - distribution of cumulative risk, public participation opportunities/challenges, policy or program solutions.
> Sincerely,
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> Renee Autumn Ray, AICP
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I am pleased to share with you that the TRB Health and Transportation Subcommittee has partnered with the Intermodal Freight Terminal Design and Operations Committee and the Urban Freight Transportation Committee to develop a call for papers related to the impact of freight on public health. The CFP has been approved by TRB and posted here: https://annualmeeting.mytrb.org/CallForPapers/Details/260
Sample topics include the following:
1. Research on recent innovations in air quality regulatory standards: have they affected public health; have companies been able to come into compliance with federal ambient air quality standards?
2. Links between the freight and logistics industries and community health issues, such as air quality, noise abatement, hazardous materials, food security, emergency preparedness, and active transportation.
3. The relationship between freight and social determinants of health (SDOH) (e.g., increased access to healthy foods or improved health effects of living wage jobs associated with the freight and logistics sectors)
4. Models and/or instruments used to assess freight and public health, particularly at seaports.
5. Use of performance measures in transportation that account for health: what should be measured and how? How should they be standardized?
6. Innovative policies and programs that reduce freight's health risks (e.g., air quality regulatory standards).
7. Freight-related environmental justice issues - distribution of cumulative risk, public participation opportunities/challenges, policy or program solutions.
Sincerely,
Renee Autumn Ray, AICP
Principal Program Specialist
Area Agency on Aging
Atlanta Regional Commission
regional impact + local relevance
40 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2538
P | 404.463.3243
atlantaregional.com<http://www.atlantaregional.com/>
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The purpose of this message is to notify you of two upcoming Transportation Planning Information Exchange Webinars sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Planning and Environment. The first webinar is titled "Understanding the Links between Transportation and Health: Case Studies from the Field" scheduled for Monday, May 23, 2016 at 1:00 PM (ET). The second webinar is titled "Introduction of the Rapid Policy Assessment Tool" scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM (ET). Both webinars will be recorded.
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Webinar Title: Understanding the Links between Transportation and Health: Case Studies from the Field
This webinar will center on a discussion of the benefits of bringing health together with transportation. Topics will include:
* The DOT/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Transportation and Health Tool, and its relationship to States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs).
* Examples from three MPOs on how health and transportation impacts the environment, safety, active transportation, air quality, and connectivity.
* An overview of the FTA Rides to Wellness Program.
Date: Monday, May 23, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM (ET)
Registration is required for this webinar. Please register with the following link: https://collaboration.fhwa.dot.gov/dot/fhwa/WC/Lists/Seminars/DispForm.aspx…
Presenters for this webinar include:
* Fred Bowers, FHWA Office of Planning
* Marianne Stock, FTA Office of Program Management
* Kate Robb, American Public Health Association
* Melissa Taylor, Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency & Chattanooga-Hamilton County/ North Georgia Transportation Planning Organization
* Michelle Lacewell, Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
* Ellen Zavisca, Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization
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Webinar Title: Introduction of the Rapid Policy Assessment Tool (RPAT)
The RPAT is open-source software that enables users to quickly compare travel demand impacts of various land use, investment, and policy scenarios. This webinar includes a brief tutorial covering the basics of RPAT, strategy evaluation, and output performance metrics. Two case studies from Oregon and Pennsylvania will demonstrate the uses of RPAT, lessons learned from its implementation, and best practices for effective presentation of outputs from RPAT to non-technical personnel.
Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM (ET)
Registration is NOT required for this webinar.
Please use the following call-in/log-in information:
* Conference Call in Number: 1-888-273-3658 and Access Code 7425477
* Webinar Room Link: https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/rpat
Presenters for this webinar include:
* Eric Pihl, FHWA Resource Center Planning
* Benjamin Gruswitz, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (Greater Philadelphia MPO)
* Tara Weidner, Oregon Department of Transportation
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The presentations and discussion for both webinars will be followed by a question and answer session through the chat pod and over the phone. If you have questions in advance of these webinars, please contact the following staff:
For the May 23, 2016 webinar on Health and Transportation, Contact FHWA's Fred Bowers at frederick.bowers @dot.gov<mailto:candace.groudine@dot.gov> or 202-366-2374.
For the June 1, 2016 webinar on RPAT, Contact FHWA's Eric Pihl at eric.pihl(a)dot.gov<mailto:eric.pihl@dot.gov> or 720-963-3219.
PLEASE NOTE WHEN REGISTERING for the May 23, 2016 Webinar:
FHWA has moved to a new registration system in an External SharePoint site which will provide the users with exciting new features such as:
* Dashboard with information on all the sessions for which you are registered
* Virtual waiting list
* Outlook calendar appointment attached to confirmation email
In the new External SharePoint System, EXTERNAL users (those without a @dot.gov email address) will have to request an account before they can register. Here is the link to request an account: https://collaboration.fhwa.dot.gov/FBA/Register.aspx . Step-by step instructions on how to request an account can be found here: https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/espnon-dotstaff/.