GETTING ORGANIZED

TITLE:The Role of State Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinators
AUTHOR:Peter A. Lagerwey and Bill Wilkinson, for the Federal Highway Administration
NUMBER:FHWA-PD-93-014
YEAR:
FORMAT:Booklet
LENGTH:67 pages
FEE:
INTENDED
AUDIENCE:
Pedestrian Program Coordinators
DESCRIPTION:

This study discusses how a City, County, or Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) best can create a bicycle/pedestrian coordinator position. An overview of existing programs and people, together with the survey used to gather the information is included. The "model" bicycle/pedestrian coordinator position, program, and person are described, including a discussion of the pros and cons of combining bicycle and pedestrian concerns. Necessary skills, education, and training needed by the coordinator are highlighted. A sample work plan for low-cost programs, a sample job notice, and a list of references are attached.

HOW TO GET:Order from:
The National Bicycle and Pedestrian Clearinghouse
1506 21st Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 800 760-NBPC, or 202 463-8405
Fax: 202 463-6625
CROSS LISTINGS:funding, program management

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