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What could a Statewide Mobility Management Network look like for Indiana? Join Health by Design on Monday, November 14 as we discuss our final program area for the year, transit!

Health by Design has been working with Meredith Greene, AICP, of Socius Amica to facilitate discussions and gather input from multiple statewide partners and stakeholders. These discussions were focused on a framework for mobility management, garnered feedback, and developed a timeline to establish a statewide network. Please join us as we welcome Meredith to lead a detailed presentation on the background of the project, the framework, and the next steps, followed by opportunities for discussion and questions. There will also be plenty of time to connect with and hear updates from active living professionals and advocates from around the state! Register today.

Early voting is open now through November 7 at 12 p.m. local time! Research the candidates on your ballot, find your early voting locations, make a plan to vote early, and encourage others in your community to do the same!

WalkWays Indy is celebrating Walktober this month, but you can join in no matter where you walk or roll in our state! Follow along for walking challenges, tips, and motivation throughout October. Join the fun on Facebook or Twitter! (Plus, get ready for MOVEmber next month!)

The Indiana Department of Health, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity is providing funding for Indiana communities to assist in the design and implementation of low-cost pop-up, tactical urbanism demonstration projects that support active living in Indiana. This funding will assist grantees in the planning, preparation, and implementation of one or more tactical urbanism demonstration projects in their communities. Projects are anticipated to start in the spring of 2023 and be substantially completed by September 31, 2023. Eligible applicants include cities, towns, counties, regional planning agencies (such as MPOs), school corporations, and not-for profit groups.

A digital copy of the Request for Applications that includes an explanation of eligible applicants, submittal requirements, funding levels, and additional information is available online here.

Deadline to apply is this Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 4:00 pm Eastern time.

For more information and questions contact Pete Fritz at 317.234.6808, or pefritz@isdh.in.gov.

Kim Irwin, Health by Design’s Executive Director and the Indiana Public Health Association’s Administrator, is on sabbatical beginning October 2022. During sabbatical, you can use the staff directory to communicate with the appropriate Health by Design team member.

Upcoming Opportunities:

Resources, Events & Webinars:

• October 19: Driving Toward Equity - Racial Justice in Road Safety webinar
• October 20: The Week Without Driving Campaign - Learn about successes and expanding the campaign next year
• October 25: Using Data to Tell Your Safe Routes Story Webinar
• October 26: Mobility Management Network Stakeholder Meeting Findings Presentation - More info coming soon!
• October 26: League of American Bicyclists "Bikes Count" Data Competition reveal webinar
• October 26: Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) “Protected Bicycle Lanes Protect the Climate – Evidence from Cities” Webinar
• October 27: Deadline to apply to vote by mail in Indiana
• October 27: SAVI Talks Indianapolis Equity Report Card. Register for virtual participation here, or in-person attendance at the WFYI Reuben Room here.
• October 31: Fair Housing / Disability virtual workshop from FHCCI
• Thursdays in October: Walktober Walkinar Series

• November 1-4: PastForward National Preservation Conference
• November 2: Successful U.S. Bicycle Route System Designations for Transportation Professionals Webinar
• November 8: Election Day (Last chance to cast your vote!)
• November 14: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
• November 15-17: Safe Routes to School Summit

• January 7, 2023: Transportation4America Transportation Camp DC
• February 1-2, 2023: Prosperity Indiana Summit (Deadline to submit session proposals October 21)
• February 7-9: Smart Growth America Equity Summit
• March 26-29: League of American Bicyclists Summit
• April 17-20, 2023: International Trails Summit in Reno, Nevada

• Watch the plenary sessions from the NACTO Designing Cities Conference
• Read the NACTO report for Transforming Transit in 2 Years

Jobs & Professional Development:

• Hoosier Environmental Council Environmental Health and Justice Associate
• Thrive West Central Senior Planner & Director of Economic and Community Development
• KIPDA Transportation Planner
• Various roles available with Smart Growth America
• CIRTA Mobility Manager
• MACOG AmeriCorps program for Environmental Stewardship & Economic Resiliency
• League of American Bicyclists Federal Policy Fellowship
• Various roles available with the Environmental Protection Agency
• Reconnecting to Our Waterways Dynamic Research Consultant and Signage Project Manager
• Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization Engagement Specialist
• City of Fort Wayne's Department of Community Development Planner I - Neighborhood and Organization Engagement Specialist

• Due November 15: Session proposals for the 2023 National Bike Summit
• Purdue Local Road Safety Workshops - Pre-register by October 31
• Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association - Provide feedback on the DEI Strategic Plan by October 31
• Submit nominations for a Kentucky Indiana Transportation Excellence (KITE) Award through KIPDA by November 1
• Due December 31: Applications for the INDOT Engineering Scholarship Program

Funding, Projects & Awards:

• Due October 20: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Nutrition & Physical Activity Tactical Urbanism grant applications
• Due October 21: Nominations for the Vision Zero Youth Leadership Award
• Due October 21: Community Development Block Grants Construction Program
• Due October 31: Technical Assistance Grants to improve mobility, safety, and connectivity

• Due November 1: Applications for National Recreation Trail Designation
• Due Nov. 3: Applications to be recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Business
• November 10-February 3: Bloomberg Cities Cycling Infrastructure Grant Applications accepted on a rolling basis
• Due November 14: The window to apply for the second round of the Indianapolis Neighborhood Grant Program opens October 10. Information sessions will be hosted virtually by the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center on 10/18 (6-7:30 p.m.) and 11/4 (12-1:30 p.m.). Interested applicants must attend one of two mandatory workshops.
• Due November 18: US Department of Transportation Strengthening Mobility & Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program
• Due November 18: Health Issues and Challenges Grant applications
• Due November 23: National Center for Mobility Management Ready-to-Launch Pilot Grant for innovative transportation solutions

• Due November 30: Greenways Foundation accepting applications for Indiana trail projects
• Due December 15: Legacy Trails Grant Program Applications with American Trails
• Due December 31: T-Mobile Hometown Grants from Mainstreet America

Public Input:

• The Indiana Department of Transportation has launched ProPEL Indy to hear from stakeholders about ways to improve Indianapolis' sections of I-65 and I-70 within the I-465 loop. Take the survey here.