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[H+T--Friends] NHTS Future Directions Task Force (ABJ45T) Activities at TRB 2015

by Krishnan Viswanathan

Apologies for cross-posting. The Task Force on Understanding New Directions for the National Household Travel Survey Task Force (ABJ45T) has an engaging range of activities planned for TRB 2015 covering energy, health, travel behavior, freight etc. Hope to see you there. A document with all ABJ45T activities can be found here: http://goo.gl/8AnFAl Safe Travels and see you next week, Krishnan

11 years, 2 months

[H+T--Friends] Please unsubscribe.

by Park Jenny

Please unsubscribe. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 7, 2015, at 13:00, "h+t--friends-request(a)chrispy.net" <h+t--friends-request(a)chrispy.net> wrote: > > Send H+T--Friends mailing list submissions to > h+t--friends(a)chrispy.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://www.chrispy.net/mailman/listinfo/h+t--friends > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > h+t--friends-request(a)chrispy.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > h+t--friends-owner(a)chrispy.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of H+T--Friends digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Employment Opportunity: Working at the intersection of health > and transportation on Vision Zero in San Francisco (Wier, Megan (DPH)) > <mime-attachment> > _______________________________________________ > H+T--Friends mailing list > H+T--Friends(a)chrispy.net > https://www.chrispy.net/mailman/listinfo/h+t--friends

11 years, 2 months

[H+T--Friends] TRB Picks related to health and transportation

by Carey McAndrews

Dear friends of the Health and Transportation Subcommittee: Volunteers made a list of TRB sessions related to health and transportation. These "TRB Picks" can be found on our website here: http://www.trbhealth.org/trb-meetings. This web page also highlights TRB events that are directly related to the Subcommittee, such as the workshop on Sunday and the poster session on Tuesday. Hope to see you soon at the Subcommittee meeting (Monday at 13:30). Kind regards, Carey -- Carolyn McAndrews Assistant Professor, Department of Planning and Design College of Architecture and Planning University of Colorado Denver CU Building 320BB (303) 315-0028 carolyn.mcandrews(a)ucdenver.edu http://cmcandrews.org

11 years, 2 months

[H+T--Friends] Employment Opportunity: Working at the intersection of health and transportation on Vision Zero in San Francisco

by Wier, Megan (DPH)

I am forwarding the following opportunity which I thought would be of particular interest to this list. This position will be working exclusively on Vision Zero traffic safety initiatives including research and analysis for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Department of Public Health. The desirable qualifications section of the job posting provides a better sense of what is expected as opposed to the position description/examples of duties language, which is standardized for this position class and focused more on transit planning. Please share with anyone you think may be interested. Thank you! ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* Good Afternoon: The following announcement with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is now open for filing. JOB TITLE: 5277 Planner I The purpose of this announcement is to fill a vacant position in this classification. Please post this announcement, located at http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=TEX&R2=5277&R3=900836, for all employees and prospective applicants. We appreciate and thank you for your assistance in our recruitment efforts. San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Human Resources - Operations Unit (415) 701-4554 This is a post only mailing. Please do not attempt to respond to this message. If you need to contact us for additional information or if you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the number indicated above.

11 years, 2 months

[H+T--Friends] 1st International Conference on Transport and Health, UCL (London), 6-8 July 2015

by Mindell, Jenny

[Inline image 1] We hope that your holidays were filled with joy! In the spirit of the New Year and new beginnings, Jenny and I would like to provide you with a few updates on the 1st International Conference on Transport & Health (ICTH). Below is a summary list of conference activities and events. Each heading includes a hyperlink that will take you directly to detailed information on the corresponding webpage. Click here<http://www.tphlink.com/2015-transport--health-conference.html> to access the overall ICTH website. Please help us spread the word by sharing this email with your professional network. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us directly by email; Jenny Mindell j.mindell(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:j.mindell@ucl.ac.uk> or Karyn Warsow kwarsow(a)tphlink.com<mailto:kwarsow@tphlink.com> Abstract Submission<http://www.tphlink.com/abstract-submission-open.html> Due to the holidays and Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, 11-15 January, in Washington DC (www.trb.org<http://www.trb.org/>), abstract submission for the ICTH has been extended to 26 January 2015. Both Karyn and Jenny will be attending TRB. Please let us know if you need any assistance with abstract submission or have general questions about the conference or if you just want to introduce yourself. [cid:330@goomoji.gmail] Conference Sponsors<http://www.tphlink.com/exhibitor--sponsor-information.html> Thank you to the generous sponsors of the 1st International Conference on Transport & Health!! If you would like to be a sponsor please contact Karyn at kwarsow(a)tphlink.com<mailto:kwarsow@tphlink.com> [Inline image 2] Registration Opens - 1 February 2015<http://www.tphlink.com/registration.html> Registration Fees (include 20% VAT) Early 1 February – 31 March Late 1 April – 31 May Final 1 June – 8 July General Registration £395 £445 £500 One Day Registration £200 £250 £300 Public Agencies, Government, and Universities £295 £345 £400 NGO £275 £325 £380 Full-Time Student (Student ID Required to Complete Registration) £165 £195 £225 Currency Converter will be available at the time of registration A 10% discount will be given for two (2) and 15% for three (3) professionals from a single organization (General Registration ONLY): Transportation Planner, Public Health, Urban Planner and/or other related discipline. Preliminary Conference Schedule<http://www.tphlink.com/preliminary-conference-schedule.html> Keynote Speakers<http://www.tphlink.com/keynote-speakers.html> Sir Michael Marmot Lord Robertson of Port Ellen Hot Topic Workshops<http://www.tphlink.com/hot-topic-workshops.html> * Health/Environmental Impact Assessment * Air Quality and the Affect of Cumulative Exposure (Chronic Disease) * Global Road Safety & Injury Prevention * Public Involvement * Active Transport (Walking & Bicycling) * Urban & Rural Planning * Environmental Justice/Social Equity The Business of Health: Innovator or Entrepreneur?<http://www.tphlink.com/the-business-of-health-innovator-or-entrepreneur.html> * Cross-Disciplinary Communication * Place Making (Sustainable Urbanization) & Complete Streets * Transport Infrastructure & Health Economics Social Activities<http://www.tphlink.com/social-networking-program.html> Walking Tour of King's Cross and St. Pancras Railway/Canal Redevelopment Red Carpet Welcome Reception at the London Transport Museum Salsa & Dance Party at the World Famous Shakespeare's Underglobe Walking Tour of Central London - Alternative to Salsa & Dance Party Housing<http://www.tphlink.com/hotels--hostels.html> Pullman Hotel We have secured a block of Classic King/Twin rooms for the conference. Rooms will be available starting Sunday, 5 July 2015 at £220 single occupancy / £230 double occupancy per room, per night. This price is inclusive of a full English Breakfast, Wi-Fi and a 20% VAT (UK value-added tax). UCL On-Campus Housing Student residences at UCL are available for individual booking by conference delegates starting at £35.00 per night. Additional housing options are available on the ICTH website. Please also check out the available airline discounts<http://www.tphlink.com/airline-discounts.html>. Thank you for your interest in the 1st International Conference on Transport & Health (ICTH). Jenny and I are excited to have the opportunity to provide you with an unforgettable experience. As previously mention, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us directly by email; Jenny Mindell j.mindell(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:j.mindell@ucl.ac.uk> or Karyn Warsow kwarsow(a)tphlink.com<mailto:kwarsow@tphlink.com> Looking forward to meeting you in London!! Follow us on Twitter @TPHLink #ICTH2015 or join our very active LinkedIn Group at http://goo.gl/Asjkao

11 years, 2 months

[H+T--Friends] EPA Posts New Environmental Education Grant Opportunity

by Faith.Hall＠dot.gov

FYI - From: Environmental Justice EPA [mailto:environmental-justice@epa.gov] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 1:46 PM To: Environmental Justice information Subject: [epa-ej] EPA Posts New Environmental Education Grant Opportunity Environmental Justice Mailing List EPA Posts New Environmental Education Grant Opportunity The second Request for Proposals (RFP) under the 2014-2015 Environmental Education (EE) Grants Program, called the EE Local Grants RFP, is now open. EPA seeks grant proposals to support locally-focused environmental education projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship. Successful applicants will submit projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. The goal of these projects is to develop informed, knowledgeable citizens, and provide them with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment. EPA expects to award three grants from each of EPA's 10 Regional Offices<http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa#pane-4>, for a total of approximately 30 grants nationwide. Applications are due March 6, 2015. Read the RFP and learn how to apply here: http://go.usa.gov/MsN4. A webinar specific to the EE Local Grants RFP will be scheduled for a later date. Proposals under the first RFP, called the EE Model Grants RFP<http://www2.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-11/documents/2014_ee_model_…>, will be accepted through February 2, 2015. 00593 ________________________________ If you are not already a member, the Office of Environmental Justice would like to invite you to join the EJ ListServ. The purpose of this information tool is to notify individuals about activities at EPA in the field of environmental justice. By subscribing to this list you will receive information on EPA's activities, programs, projects grants and about environmental justice activities at other agencies. Noteworthy news items, National meeting announcements, meeting summaries of NEJAC meetings, and new publication notices will also be distributed. Postings can only be made by the Office of Environmental Justice. To request an item to be posted, send your information to environmental-justice(a)epa.gov<mailto:environmental-justice@epa.gov?subject=Post%20to%20EPA-EJ%20ListServ> and indicate in the subject "Post to EPA-EJ ListServ" To join the listserv go to: https://lists.epa.gov/read/all_forums/subscribe?name=epa-ej To change the way you receive these emails, go to: https://lists.epa.gov/read/?forum=epa-ej and click "My Account." To unsubscribe, send a blank email to leave-1525592-2248538.d426474da94cf8c3fd79978bc743d514(a)lists.epa.gov<mailto:leave-1525592-2248538.d426474da94cf8c3fd79978bc743d514@lists.epa.gov>.

11 years, 2 months

[H+T--Friends] Job Opportunity in Health & Transportation, Portland, OR

by Ross Peterson

I told my friends at Health Share that I'd help them spread the word. Health Share of Oregon <http://healthshareoregon.org/> is hiring a Senior Program Specialist for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. Check it out: http://healthshareoregon.org/jobs/ Ross Peterson C.R. Peterson Consulting ross(a)crpetersonconsulting.com www.crpetersonconsulting.com 503-421-1163

11 years, 2 months

[H+T--Friends] Public transport and health

by Mindell, Jenny

Journal of Transport and Health currently has a call for abstracts for submission to a special issue on Public transport and health: publicising the evidence. Deadline for submission of abstracts 25th February 2015. For more information about the intended content of the issue and details of abstract requirements and where to send them, follow the link on the journal home page or go to www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-transport-and-health/call-for-papers/s…<http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-transport-and-health/call-for-p…> Looking forward to seeing some of you at TRB next month. Regards, Jenny Dr Jennifer Mindell Reader in Public Health Health and Social Surveys Research Group Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health UCL 1-19 Torrington Place London WC1E 6BT Tel. 020 7679 1269 (Internal x41269) Survey doctor: 07770-537238 Fax 020 3108 3354 Email: j.mindell(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:j.mindell@ucl.ac.uk> Web: IRIS web page<http://iris.ucl.ac.uk/research/personal/index?upi=JMIND63> 1st International Conference on Transport & Health: at UCL 6th-8th July 2015 http://www.tphlink.com/2015-transport--health-conference.html #ICTH2015<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3…> Journal of Transport and Health: www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-transport-and-health/<http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-transport-and-health/>

11 years, 3 months

[H+T--Friends] Built environment and health - 2 items

by Mindell, Jenny

1. Journal of Transport and Health currently has a call for abstracts for submission to a special issue on the Built environment, transport and health. Deadline for submission of abstracts 11th January 2015. For more information about the content and details of abstract requirements and where to send them, follow the link on the journal home page or go to www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-transport-and-health/call-for-papers/j…<http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-transport-and-health/call-for-p…> 2. The November issue of the journal Town & Country Planning, published by TCPA, is devoted to health and planning, and guest edited by Carl Petrokofsky from PHE and Andrew Ross. For the first time the TCPA is making the issue available for free, with a complete download and also each article. You can find it at www.tcpa.org.uk/pages/2015-tcp-health-and-planning-edition.html<http://www.tcpa.org.uk/pages/2015-tcp-health-and-planning-edition.html> Regards, Jenny Dr Jennifer Mindell Reader in Public Health Health and Social Surveys Research Group Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health UCL 1-19 Torrington Place London WC1E 6BT Tel. 020 7679 1269 (Internal x41269) Survey doctor: 07770-537238 Fax 020 3108 3354 Email: j.mindell(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:j.mindell@ucl.ac.uk> Web: IRIS web page<http://iris.ucl.ac.uk/research/personal/index?upi=JMIND63> 1st International Conference on Transport & Health: at UCL 6th-8th July 2015 http://www.tphlink.com/2015-transport--health-conference.html #ICTH2015<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3…> Journal of Transport and Health: www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-transport-and-health/<http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-transport-and-health/>

11 years, 3 months

[H+T--Friends] A Conference of Interest

by Ed Christopher

In case you missed it this just came out in the TRB News email blast... TRB is cosponsoring the Moving Active Transportation to Higher Ground: Opportunities for Accelerating the Assessment of Health Impacts on April 13-14, 2015 in Washington, D.C. The conference will bring together professionals in the fields of transportation, urban planning, public health, health care, and health economics to explore the state of the art and state of the practice on quantifying the public health outcomes of active transportation. Early bird registration ends February 5, 2015 http://www.trb.org/main/blurbs/171123.aspx

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