Greetings,
If anyone is in DC and interested in attending, there will be a launch event at WRI on July 23rd for Cities Safer by Design, a global tool for improving traffic safety in cities through urban and street design. Below is the invitation to this event, rsvps to saferbydesign(a)wri.org<mailto:saferbydesign@wri.org?subject=Event%20RSVP>:
Cities Safer by Design
Join us in Washington, DC at World Resources Institute for the launch of and panel discussion about Cities Safer by Design, a global reference guide to help cities save lives from traffic fatalities through improved street design and smart urban development.
This hands-on guide taps examples from cities worldwide and includes 34 different design elements to improve safety and quality of life. The research shows that traffic safety can be improved in cities two ways. First, by providing an urban environment that reduces the need for driving; and second, by making areas where vehicles and people mix as safe as possible by reducing speeds through design to safer levels and prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists.
The report describes on-the-ground examples from Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Istanbul, New York City and Paris. Key findings from the report cover urban design, traffic calming, key considerations for arterials and intersections, pedestrian facilities, bicycling networks and access to public transport.
This event will include a presentation on the new guide and feature a high level panel to discuss and explore how cities can implement and scale up safer design that results in better quality of life for all urban dwellers across the world.
Please RSVP by email at saferbydesign(a)wri.org<mailto:saferbydesign@wri.org?subject=RSVP>.
Presenter
Ben Welle, Senior Associate, Health & Road Safety, EMBARQ initiative, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, World Resources Institute
Panelists
* Ellis Juan, General Coordinator, Emerging and Sustainable Cities Program, Inter-American Development Bank
* Rob Puentes, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
* Marc Shotten, Senior Transport Specialist, The World Bank
* Claudia Adriazola-Steil, Director, Health & Road Safety, EMBARQ Initiative, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, World Resources Institute
The session will be moderated by Clayton Lane, Deputy Director, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, World Resources Institute
Agenda
When: Thursday, July 23
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-12:45 Opening remarks
12:50-1:10 Presentation of Cities Safer by Design
1:10-1:45 Panel introductions and discussion
1:45-2:05 Q&A
2:05-2:15 Closing remarks
Note: The program will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m.
Where: World Resources Institute
10 G Street NE Suite 800
Washington, DC 20002, USA
Please RSVP via email at saferbydesign(a)wri.org<mailto:saferbydesign@wri.org?subject=Event%20RSVP>
- See more at: http://wricities.org/events/cities-safer-design%20?utm_campaign=July16Newsl…
Ben Welle
Senior Associate, EMBARQ
WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
World Resources Institute
WRIcities.org<wricities.org>
Direct: +1 202-729-7794
bwelle(a)wri.org | Twitter: @Benj_WDC<https://twitter.com/Benj_WDC> | Blog: TheCityFix.com<thecityfix.com>
WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities works to improve life for millions of people in urban areas worldwide.
WRI is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being.
Brazil | China | Europe | Mexico | India | Indonesia | Turkey | United States
>From the CenterLines newsletter:
The famous Dutch obsession with bicycles is clearly paying off – a recent
study (Dutch Cycling: Quantifying the Health and Related Economic Benefits)
has found that, due to cycling, about 11,000 deaths are prevented each year
in the Netherlands and Dutch people have half a year longer life expectancy
than the average European. Most importantly, the study clearly shows that
Dutch investments in bicycle-promoting policies, such as improved bicycle
infrastructure and facilities, are likely to yield a high cost-benefit
ratio in the long term.
Read more at:
http://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/abs/10.2105/AJPH.2015.302724
Dear H+T friends,
The Health and Transportation Subcommittee of the Transportation Research Board in cooperation with the Traveler Behavior and Values Committee seeks research papers enhancing the use of transportation and land use modelling tools in examining health outcomes. We welcome both development of theoretical frameworks and innovative use of theory in practical applications to improve our knowledge.
Examples of research questions in the context of this call may include but are not limited to:
* How do the models, methods or tools help bridge the gap between health and transportation?
* How do transportation networks (local, regional, and global) affect disease spread/vectors?
* What role does transportation play in enabling access to health care and medical facilities, and are there any systematic inequalities?
Please check the attached 'HealthPaperCall' for more detailed information on potential research questions. The call is also posted on the H&T Subcommittee website: http://www.trbhealth.org/trb-meetings/trb-2016.
Papers for publication and/or presentation must be submitted by August 1, 2015. Submission of complete papers, conforming to TRB standards and format, is required for consideration. Papers may be submitted for presentation only. Each paper will be peer-reviewed according to TRB procedures. TRB paper specifications and submittal information can be found online at (https://www.mytrb.org/?PressAmpTarget=/Paper/Instructions).
When submitting your paper, please make sure to complete the section on the form that identifies that the paper is in response to a "Call for Papers". Check the ADB10 - Public Health Analysis box. Also, to make sure that the paper gets submitted to the Joint Health Subcommittee for review enter ADD50 Standing Committee on Environmental Justice in Transportation in the "Requested Committee" area of the form.
For more information on this call for papers contact: Ed Christopher, Federal Highway Administration, edc(a)berwyned.com<mailto:edc@berwyned.com>; Eloisa Raynault, Planning Communities, eraynault(a)planningcommunities.com<mailto:eraynault@planningcommunities.com>; or Ipek Sener, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, i-sener(a)ttimail.tamu.edu<mailto:i-sener@ttimail.tamu.edu>.
Best,
Ipek Sener
Ipek Nese Sener, PhD
Assistant Research Scientist
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
505 E Huntland Dr, Suite 455
Austin, TX 78752
Tel 512.407.1119 | Fax 512.467.8971
i-sener(a)ttimail.tamu.edu<mailto:i-sener@ttimail.tamu.edu> | http://tti.tamu.edu<http://tti.tamu.edu/>
There is a new call for proposals for the second round of grants from
APA/APHA. There is a webinar on Thursday. Letters of intent are due July
1st.
>From the website:
By nature, planners are collaborators and conveners. At the local,
regional, and national levels, we strive to bring all stakeholders together
to create vibrant, healthy places. This project is designed to leverage our
roles as collaborators and conveners to improve health outcomes.
Through an overarching collaborative strategy that brings together members
of the American Planning Association <https://www.planning.org/>(APA) and
theAmerican Public Health Association <http://www.apha.org/>(APHA), the
Plan4Health project aims to build local capacity to address population
health goals and promote the inclusion of health in non-traditional sectors.
Coalitions made up of APA chapters, APHA affiliate groups, and others will
work to set a new paradigm for healthy planning. By leveraging
complementary expertise and influence, this project seeks to expand
innovative tactics to addressing tough problems. Please visit
www.plan4health.us for more information.
More online at
https://www.planning.org/nationalcenters/health/psecoalitions/
Good morning:
Does anyone know of any data or evidence that points to the benefits or
drawbacks of *continuous frontage roads* alongside highways in urban areas?
Any direction toward resources on this subject would be much appreciated.
Feel free to contact me directly at jeri.stroupe(a)wayne.edu.
Best,
Jeri Stroupe
313.577.9778
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From: "Karyn M. Warsow" <kwarsow(a)tphlink.com>
To:
Subject: International Conference on Transport & Health (ICTH) - Registration Deadline Approaching Fast!
Date: Thu, May 7, 2015 3:01 pm
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Join us in London Register NOW!<http://www.tphlink.com/registration-open.html> 31 May is the last day to take advantage of ICTH discounted registration fees!
Note that all fees are exclusive of 20% VAT unless otherwise indicated. Click on the underlined headings below to be directed to the conference website for a description of activities and events so that you have an idea of your interest in attending prior to entering the registration process.
Registration Fees
(excludes 20% VAT)
Late
1 April – 31 May
Final
1 June – 8 July
General Registration
£445
£500
One Day Registration
£250
£300
Public Agencies, Government, Universities
£345
£400
NGO
£325
£380
Full-Time Student
(Proof of student status is required to complete registration)
£195
£225
Housing<http://www.tphlink.com/hotels--hostels.html>
Deadline for booking the Pullman Hotel is 25 May 2015 Secure this rate NOW! Per night rate of £220 (including 20% VAT and full English breakfast) will increase 25% after the deadline.
UCL student housing is available for individual booking by conference delegates starting at £35.00 per night. Additional housing options such as local hostels are available on the ICTH website. Please also check out the available airline discounts<http://www.tphlink.com/airline-discounts.html>.
Business & Communication Workshops<http://www.tphlink.com/the-business-of-health-innovator-or-entrepreneur.html>
I would like to encourage you to sign up for one or all of the business-related workshops.
• Cross-Disciplinary Communication & Innovation
• Business Design and Innovation - Understanding Business Models
• Value Proposition Design – Building Value Your Customers Want
Experts in the field will lead each interactive workshop and teach you how important the right performance metrics are to a successful programme in combination with strategic thinking and effective communication skills. Business isn't as BORING as you might think! Please note that each workshop has a separate registration fee of £50. This is a deal when considering your return on investment.
Social Activities<http://www.tphlink.com/social-networking-program.html>
We have pulled together a wonderful social program! The intention is to provide an opportunity for ICTH delegates to get to know each other while having a little fun. This is the best way to network; share information; develop collaborative relationships; but most importantly, create new friendships.
Sunday, 5 July: Pre-Conference
• Brainstorming Rally – Steps of UCL Quad (weather permitting…I have assured Jenny that it will not rain in London during ICTH.)
• Scavenger Hunt – Orientation to UCL campus (prizes awarded)
• Walking Tour of King's Cross and St. Pancras Railway/Canal Redevelopment with mini pub crawl
Monday, 6 July
• Red Carpet Welcome Reception at the London Transport Museum – Photographs will be taken of delegates walking the Red Carpet.
Tuesday, 7 July
• Salsa & Dance Party at the World Famous Shakespeare's Underglobe
• Walking Tour of Central London - Alternative to Salsa & Dance Party
Please note that we are also in the process of coordinating several sight-seeing activities for delegates remaining in London after the conference. Details will be available within the next couple of weeks.
VAT Reimbursement
Registered ICTH delegates will be sent information on how to reclaim the UK 20% VAT added to all purchases associated with their participation; registration, travel, lodging, etc. It is important that all receipts related to your trip to London, England are retained for the purpose of accountability to HM Revenue & Customs.
THANK YOU to the vision of our current sponsors for believing in this first year conference! If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact me at kwarsow(a)tphlink.com<mailto:kwarsow@tphlink.com>
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Join us for an unforgettable experience;
Where innovation meets real-world application!
Please share this email with your professional network. If you would like to be removed from receiving ICTH Announcements, please do not hesitate to let me know. Mail that is of no interest can be quite irritating...[cid:364@goomoji.gmail]
Karyn
Karyn M. Warsow, MS, MPH
DrPH Candidate, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Health Policy Management and Leadership
Founder & Executive Director, Transportation-Public Health Link
4947 Hallenius Road
Gaylord, Michigan 49735
Office: (231) 546-3462
Cellular: (231) 340-0242
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Twitter: @TPHLink
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1st International Conference on Transport & Health
London, England
July 6-8, 2015
Follow us on Twitter #ICTH2015
Website: www.tphlink.com<http://www.tphlink.com>
Journal of Transport and Health: www.elsevier.com/locate/jth<http://www.elsevier.com/locate/jth>
This conference may be of interest to some on the listserve.
Eloisa
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*Subject: [epa-ej] Register Now for the 2015 HHS Climate Justice Conference*
*Date: *April 29, 2015 at 10:34:10 AM PDT
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Register Now for the 2015 HHS Climate Justice Conference
Please save the date for the 2015 U.S. Department of Health and Human
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The 1 1/2 day conference will focus on public health issues and solutions
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