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We're hiring a REACH Active Living Coordinator! This role will be responsible for coordinating Health by Design’s activities as part of the Reaching for a Healthier Marion County partnership, a federally funded initiative of the Marion County Public Health Department, and leading efforts to advocate for improved infrastructure so that walking is safe, convenient, and encouraged.

REACH – Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health – is a national program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities. Engage, educate, and activate communities with Health by Design! View the full position description and apply using the button below:

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is providing funding to assist communities in the design and implementation of low-cost pop-up tactical urbanism demonstration projects. These project will support active living throughout Indiana. The grant will assist in planning, preparation, and implementation of one or more projects in their communities.

Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 17! A link to the application is available on the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity webpage. Questions can be sent to Pete Fritz at pefritz@isdh.in.gov.

Our friends at Gary Public Transportation Corporation (GPTC) were recently awarded a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, managed by the Legacy Foundation! Knight Foundation funding seeks to build on existing resources and assets in Gary, Indiana to inform and engage residents. This award will support GPTC with their Mobility Hub Project. Health by Design assisted with the application, and our statewide team is excited to continue working with GPTC on the Mobility Hub. Congratulations GPTC!

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail Young Professionals Board seeks to build organizational awareness and support, and to advocate for the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and Indiana Pacers Bikeshare. They are seeking board members, especially those interested in the Sustainability Group and the Transportation & Recreation Initiative Group. Interested? You can apply here!

The Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization (EMPO) has released their Regional Transportation Guide for residents of Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties in Indiana and Henderson County Kentucky! This complete guide breaks down mobility needs into categories such as Fixed-Route Transit, Paratransit, Transportation to Work, Bike and Ped transportation, and more. It serves as a one-stop shop for transit users, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and other residents moving in and around these counties! You can find the full guide here.

Upcoming Opportunities:

Resources, Events & Webinars:

• TODAY at 1 p.m. EST: Cities for Life, How Communities Can Recover from Trauma and Rebuild for Health Webinar
• TODAY at 2 p.m. EST: Mobility, Accessibility, & Resiliency of Community-Dwelling Older Adults Webinar
• January 26/February 2: Free GIS Tools for Transit Analysis & Map Making Virtual Workshop
• January 27: PBIC "Child and Youth Pedestrian Crashes Deserve Another Look: Why and How to Do It" Webinar
• January 28: Safe System Approach Webinar from Road to Zero
• January 29: Indianapolis Polar Bear Pedal with DPW and Mayor Hogsett
• February 3: From Complete Streets to Complete Networks Webinar
• February 17: Bicycle Indiana State House Day
• March 27-30: League of American Bicyclists National Bike Summit
• Planetizen Strategies for Public Engagement in Transportation Planning
• Shifting Narratives to Prevent Bicyclist and Pedestrian Deaths Self-Paced Course

Jobs & Professional Development:

• Safe Routes Partnership Program Coordinator (Remote)
• Indianapolis Cultural Trail Volunteer Coordinator and Trail Maintenance Specialist
• NIRPC Natural Resources Planner, Public Transit & Outreach Planner, and more
• City of Fort Wayne Neighborhood Planner
• Bicycle Indiana Board of Directors Interest Form

Funding, Projects & Awards:

• Due January 31: DPW Indianapolis Neighborhood Infrastructure Partnership Program application
• Due February 4: Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center Creative Placemaking Program application
• Nominate groups or individuals to be recognized at the 2022 National Bike Summit Advocacy and Education Awards!
• Applications for certification as a Bicycle Friendly Business or Bicycle Friendly University are open now.

Public Input:

• January 27: Reconnecting to Our Waterways Planning the Future of Indianapolis' Waterways Discussion & Listening Session
• The KIPDA Public Participation Plan is open for input online through January 28.
• Columbus Parks & Rec Masterplan Survey is live!
• Coming soon: MACOG & Transpo CONNECT Transit Plan Survey (February)
• Town of Bremen Parks Master Plan Survey