TRBHealth June 2017

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[H+T--Friends] FYI - An opportunity for free assistance for innovative state DOTs

by Martinez, Victoria (FHWA)

See Notice of Technical Assistance: Accelerating Practical Solutions Opportunity Below: DOTs across the country are looking for innovative and flexible ways to meet users' needs in ways that cost less to build and maintain. We help DOTs put these ideas into action with our Practical Design technical assistance. Now, a version of this assistance is available for free through a new competitive opportunity. Accelerating Practical Solutions<http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/salsa/track.jsp?v=2&c=xGgshtPq5OsoBZLG…> is an opportunity for six state DOTs to win a one-day workshop with our expert transportation staff. The workshops will bring together DOT staff, MPOs, consultants, local governments, advocacy groups, transit agencies, and other partners working to meet and balance the changing needs of motorists, freight handlers, bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, and other travelers in a variety of contexts. Our staff will facilitate a discussion on best practices related to better project delivery to meet community goals and be cost-effective, and will help staff and stakeholders identify barriers and gaps in current practices. Topics and issues that have come up in the past include: * Identifying, meeting, and balancing the needs of all roadway users in a variety of contexts. * Taking advantage of existing flexibility in design. * Integrating transportation and land use decision-making. * Clarification of policies, processes, programs, and methodologies related to design guidance. * Project scoping procedures. * Organizational culture to implement practical design. * Examples of other transportation agencies successfully implementing practical design. A set of recommendations will be presented to the audience for further discussion and reaction. Following each workshop, our staff will develop a short Recommendations Memorandum summarizing the barriers identified by participants and outlining the consensus on recommendations for updating existing practices and documents to address those barriers. This program is made possible by the Governors' Institute on Community Design<http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/salsa/track.jsp?v=2&c=dhoFT%2BQkOzWTo2…>, a program of Smart Growth America. The Governors' Institute brings together leading practitioners and academicians in the fields of government, design, development, and regional economics to advise governors and state leaders as they seek to guide growth and development in their states. How to apply Applications are now open, and will be accepted until August 1, 2017. More information is available on the full application page: [https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/5184/images/apply-now-200px.png]<http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/salsa/track.jsp?v=2&c=UJDDdAXmb4kSlfz6…> Learn more Join us for an informational webinar about this opportunity on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM EDT. We'll provide an overview of the workshop and give prospective applicants the opportunity to ask questions about the application process. Register to join this free event: [https://smartgrowthamerica.org/app/uploads/2017/06/button-register.png]<http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/salsa/track.jsp?v=2&c=7np%2F2%2Fh3nXoS…> We look forward to your DOT's application, and to potentially working with you later this year. Sincerely, Eric Sundquist Director, SSTI P.S. - If you're interested in more innovative transportation ideas, join us on July 12 for Parking Counts - Understanding demand in cities<http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/salsa/track.jsp?v=2&c=2UZMSnljPlf2U9pV…>, a free webinar that will share lessons from two recent parking demand studies and offer guidance on conducting similar studies in other communities.

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[H+T--Friends] FTA Rides to Wellness Community Scan Project Final Report

by Hall, Faith (FTA)

From: Nelson, Danielle (FTA) Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 10:45 AM Subject: Rides to Wellness Community Scan Project Final Report As an FYI, I wanted to let you know the final report of the Rides to Wellness Community Scan Project is now posted on the FTA webpage<https://www.transit.dot.gov/ccam/about/initiatives>. [cid:image001.jpg@01D2EF34.0C3EDD30]<https://www.transit.dot.gov/ccam/about/initiatives> Best, Danielle Nelson U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Rural and Targeted Programs East Bldg., E44-409 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E. Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2160 Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility: https://www.transit.dot.gov/ccam/about The Federal Transit Administration: Improving Public Transportation for America's Communities https://youtu.be/qxEJwk92Xvg FTA's Health and Transportation Initiative: https://www.transit.dot.gov/ccam/about/initiatives is Supported by our technical assistance center the National Center for Mobility Management: www.NC4MM.org<http://www.nc4mm.org/>

6 years, 10 months

[H+T--Friends] FYI: Webinar - Low-Cost Community Design Interventions that Support Physical Activity: Creative Placemaking and Pop-Up Demonstration Projects

by Martinez, Victoria (FHWA)

Physical Activity and Community Design Thursday, June 22, 2017 2:00-3:00pm EST / 1:00-2:00pm CST / 12:00-1:00pm MT / 11:00am-12:00pm PST Call-In Number: 866-581-9669, Participant Code: 31358597 Link to presentations: https://ondieh.adobeconnect.com/r12c3tsmprz/ Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) Topic: Low-Cost Community Design Interventions that Support Physical Activity: Creative Placemaking and Pop-Up Demonstration Projects Presentation Speakers: Kelly Cornett Health Scientist Physical Activity and Health Branch Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Grace Kyung, MPH, MUP Special Projects Director Trailnet

6 years, 10 months

[H+T--Friends] this webinar may be of interest to some

by Ed Christopher

Linking Transportation and Health Goals – Resources for Practitioners This webinar is the second in a series of ITE webinars intended to demonstrate the linkages between transportation and health, and share information on available resources, tools, and success stories. This webinar will focus on a number of available resources that are intended to help transportation professionals better understand the connections between transportation and health and incorporate health considerations in their day-to-day work activities. _Fees:_ $49 Members/$99 Non-Members This fee includes a live web event, webinar evaluation, PDH credit and certificate of completion. _Credit:_1.5 PDHs _Speakers:_ __ Registration Link: http://bit.ly/2r65CKC <http://bit.ly/2r65CKC> -- Ed Christopher Transportation Planning Consultant 708-269-5237

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