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Infograph: How self-driving cars will change our lives
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Transportation Ballot Measures – Election Day (Nov 4, 2014) Results
Now that the mid-term election is over and everybody is debating the performance of candidates, it is time to take a look at how the public reacted to a slew of transportation ballot measures across the country. Our friends at AASHTO has pulled together a nice summary of articles that explain how these transportation issues played out. One important item that caught my eye was the defeat of Nick Rahall, a top Democrat (from West Virginia) on the transportation committee, lost his seat after 38 years. These midterm election results are plain c
razy! Anyways, check out the list below:
- Wisconsin Voters Approve State Transportation Fund Amendment
Link to article in the Journal Sentinel - Maryland Voters Approve Transportation Lockbox
Link to article in The Baltimore Sun - Traffic-Tied Texans Tap Oil and Gas Taxes for Transportation
Link to article in Governing - Voters in Austin, Texas Defeat Urban Rail Transportation Bond
Link to story on KXAN-TV - Transportation Measures in San Francisco, Alameda County Win Support
Link to article in the San Francisco Chronicle - Seattle Voters Approve Public Transit Package, Reject Monorail Extension
Link to article in the Puget Sound Business Journal - Atlanta Transit Expansion Overwhelmingly Approved
Link to article in The Hill - Mass Transit Initiative in Tampa Bay Area Fails
Link to article in The Tampa Tribune - Transportation Tax Soundly Defeated in Alachua County, Florida
Link to article in The Gainesville Sun - Forsyth County, Georgia Voters Approve Transportation Bond Referendum
Link to article in Forsyth County News - Driver Cards Rejected by Wide Margin in Oregon
Link to article in the Statesman Journal - Cleveland, Maple Heights Voters Smack Down Red-Light Cameras
Link to Northeast Ohio Media Group article - Rep. Nick Rahall, Top Democrat on Transportation Committee, Loses Seat After 38 Years
Link to article in The Hill
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Job Alert: Executive Director & Editor in Chief – Next City @ Philadelphia, PA
Next City seeks an experienced and dynamic Executive Director & Editor in Chief to lead the organization.
About Next City
Next City is a nonprofit organization with the mission to inspire social, economic and environmental change in cities through media and events. Founded in 2003 and based in Philadelphia, Next City is renowned for its smart reporting on urban affairs and impactful events.
Its website, NextCity.org, reaches hundreds of thousands of readers each month who look to Next City for new ideas in economic development, infrastructure, civic technology, policy and culture. Next City events, including the signature annual conference, Vanguard, help to network this audience of urban planners, government officials, and others who are professionally dedicated to advancing the cities where they live.
Next City is supported by its readers, corporate sponsors and many of the country’s largest foundations, including the Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Knight Foundation, MacArthur Foundation and Surdna Foundation, among others.
Job Description
Next City seeks an Executive Director & Editor in Chief at an exciting time: the organization has a rapidly growing online presence and audience, as well as strong philanthropic support. At this juncture, Next City seeks a hands-on executive who will lead its next phase of growth by overseeing the organization’s editorial strategy and programs, developing the organization’s business plan and providing thought-leadership. The right candidate will be comfortable talking about urban policy trends at public events and on television, expressing Next City’s vision to funders and readers, and leading staff to achieve their best.
The Executive Director & Editor in Chief will accomplish the following:
Editorial Leadership & Programming
– Set editorial strategy and ensure high standards of editorial content
– Develop ideas for innovative programming for high-impact events
– Serve as the face of the organization in media, at events and with donors
– Leverage and build upon the success of the Vanguard Conference, an annual 40 under 40 urban leadership conference
Fundraising / Business Development
– Develop an overall strategy to build sustainable revenue opportunities
– Maintain and grow Next City’s foundation and corporate support
– Build relationships to develop major corporate sponsorships for events and sponsored content
– Develop an individual donor base for Next City, from subscribers to major donors
– Plan and execute an annual fundraiser
Budget / Administration
– Develop annual budget for board approval and submit quarterly financial reports
– Hire, lead and manage all editorial and administrative staff
– Work with COO and bookkeeper to oversee accounts receivable and payable and the annual audit process
Board
– Serve as primary organizational liaison to board of directors
– Increase the size, diversity, engagement and impact of Next City’s board
– Meet with board quarterly and report Next City business
– Establish board committees
Qualifications
– At least 5 years of experience in senior management roles
– Experience in and understanding of online media
– Excellent public speaking and written communications skills
– Passion for social, economic and environmental concerns
– Demonstrated fundraising and/ or business development ability
– Self-driven personality, start-up mentality, relationship-oriented work ethic
– Experience in at least one of the following: media, urban policy, nonprofit development. (Those with experience in all three areas will be preferred.)
– Ability to travel domestically and internationally 20% of time
– Occasional nights and weekend work
To Apply
Applications will be reviewed immediately. Please submit a resume, a cover letter with salary requirements and three references to jobs@nextcity.org. In addition, please send a link to a video demonstrating your public speaking ability and a link to a published writing sample, if available. No phone inquiries please. Click here to Apply.
USDOT wants your input on the Proposed FHWA 2015 Guidance for Connected Vehicles and the Formation of a V2I Deployment Coalition
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The Federal Highway Administration plans to produce deployment guidance in 2015 on connected vehicles to transportation infrastructure owner/operators. Tell us what would best support decision making and deployments at the state and local level.
National Associations including AASHTO, ITE and ITS America are working together to form a Vehicle to Infrastructure(V2I) Coalition. What type of organization will best meet your needs?
Please provide comments based on the materials distributed on these topics at the September 12, 2014 public meeting including the initial draft guidance, a handout on the proposed coalition, and the list of supporting V2I products/tools under development. The V2I Deployment Guidance Draft is an initial draft document. USDOT is seeking feedback from State and local Departments of Transportation, transit operators, other operating agencies, and infrastructure owners who are starting to plan for the deployment and use of connected vehicle technologies in their area. Any interested parties may provide comments on the initial draft guidance through Friday, November 14, 2014.
Questions to Consider on the Proposed CV Guidance
- Will the topics covered in the proposed guidance and the companion products being developed provide you with enough support to successfully deploy connected vehicle technologies in your area?
- Are there additional tools, training, or resources that you would like to see developed?
- Any other concerns/comments?
Questions to Consider on the V2I Deployment Coalition
- What are your thoughts about the structure of the proposed coalition?
- How should associated organizations’ and agencies’ leadership be involved?
- What challenges are likely to arise and need to be addressed?
- Any other concerns/comments?
Review source materials and provide comments at: http://www.its.dot.gov/meetings/v2i_feedback.htm by Friday, November 14, 2014.
Job(s) Alert: Transportation Planner (Multiple Positions) – Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning @ Rockville, MD
Several Job Openings at Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning! http://www.foursquareitp.com/careers
Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning (Foursquare ITP) is looking for qualified candidates to contribute to, assist, lead, and/or manage teams on a diverse array of transportation projects for state and local governments, federal agencies, transit agencies, and regional agencies. Foursquare ITP is a transportation planning firm based in Rockville, Maryland. As a small firm we are able to give our clients the personalized focus that they seek and deserve. We offer our clients expertise in regional transportation planning and coordination, public transit planning, strategic planning, and transportation demand management. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning, Inc. (Foursquare ITP) has the following job openings:
– Project Manager / Senior Transportation Planner
– Transportation Planner
– Transportation Analyst
– GIS Analyst / Graphic Designer
Position Overviews and General Requirements
The selected candidates will work as part of a team and will be responsible for research, analysis, report development, field work and meeting participation on a wide variety of transportation projects. The selected candidates will be involved in a wide array of projects, including transit development plans, transportation needs assessments, station area plans, transit route planning, financial planning, transit performance monitoring, transportation demand management, and federal grant management. The positions will require research and data analysis utilizing a variety of sources, including transit ridership data, Census, socioeconomic, land use, survey data, and existing plan information.
In addition to having the appropriate technical skills, the successful candidates will be smart, motivated, self-starters who are passionate about transit and transportation planning. The candidates must also be flexible in meeting client demands and operating within a dynamic workflow.
Any position at Foursquare ITP requires excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Topical area expertise is required in one or more of the following: transit planning; transit program
implementation; corridor-level transit planning; regional transportation planning; transit development plans; federal transit grant management; transportation demand management; Environmental Impact Statements/Environmental Assessments; land use and economic development analysis; and strategic planning. A strong working knowledge of the Washington Metropolitan area is desired.
The selected candidates must have the breadth of experience to assist, lead, and/or manage teams on a diverse array of transportation projects for state and local governments, federal agencies, transit agencies, and regional agencies.
Specific Position Descriptions and Required Qualifications
The Project Manager / Senior Transportation Planner will lead projects and tasks, guide analysis, and contribute to the development of a variety of projects. Candidates should have at least ten (10) years of www.foursquareitp.com experience and at least three (3) years of task or project management experience. Experience managing staff and contributing to and overseeing projects from the technical and administrative sides is required. Appropriate educational background is also required, including preferably a Master’s degree in transportation planning, urban planning, or similar.
The Transportation Planner will conduct analysis and develop written documentation on a variety of projects. Candidates must have at least three to five years of experience in the field; a Master’s degree in transportation planning, urban planning or similar may be used to substitute for two years of experience.
The Transportation Analyst will conduct analysis and develop written documentation on a variety of projects. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, urban planning or similar and a demonstrated interest in transportation planning through coursework and internships.
The GIS Analyst / Graphic Designer will support the planning staff on projects by conducting analysis in GIS, developing sophisticated maps, and creating presentation-ready maps using a post-processing software, such as Adobe Illustrator. This position also requires the use of Adobe InDesign to develop final report documents that are visually pleasing and graphically intensive. Experience in these areas and a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in GIS is required.
Résumés and cover letters will be accepted through Friday, November 14, 2014 to resumes @ foursquareitp.com. Candidates must be available to start work in the next three months.
About Foursquare ITP:
Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning (Foursquare ITP) is looking for qualified candidates to contribute to, assist, lead, and/or manage teams on a diverse array of transportation projects for state and local governments, federal agencies, transit agencies, and regional agencies. Foursquare ITP is a transportation planning firm based in Rockville, Maryland. As a small firm we are able to give our clients the personalized focus that they seek and deserve. We offer our clients expertise in regional transportation planning and coordination, public transit planning, strategic planning, and transportation demand management. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package http://www.foursquareitp.com
Job Alert: Project Manager (Hourly Contract Work) – North American Bike Share Association
Deadline: Applications accepted until the position is filled.
NABSA is a member association of bikeshare system owners, managers, operators and service vendors. The purpose is to provide collaboration, sharing of experiences and best practices, enhanced communication, and guidance to the new and fast growing industry of bikesharing. NABSA was formed in summer 2014 and seeks to move bike share forward by driving innovation and improvement of bike sharing systems, creating a forum for system owners and providers to collaborate, establishing a voice for bikeshare on federal legislation, and providing information and education on topics not covered in other forums. The organization hosts an annual member meeting, conference and trade show aimed at assisting bike share industry professionals. In addition, NABSA develops best practices and research papers to assist its members and further the development of the bike share industry.
ABOUT THE POSITION
NABSA is seeking an experienced project manager to work on a contract basis to help oversee all bike share related projects of the newly formed North American Bike Share Association. The contractor will assist with fundraising, foster relationships with bike share professionals, participate in the coordination of member-driven initiatives, and provide administrative support to the board of directors, including completing the formation of the organization. The contractor will report to the president of the board of directors with accountability to board members on a project basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/SCOPE OF WORK
Organization Formation
- Help complete the formation of the organization including finalizing the application for federal tax exemption.
- Assist accountant with set up of financial systems including implementing sound accounting practices.
- Establish and maintain a communication system to create transparency, support an “information clearinghouse” and minimize burden on bike share system managers to respond to surveys and information requests.
- Assist with website content development, review and maintenance.
- Establish and maintain databases of existing and potential members.
- Set up organizational infrastructure for future growth.
Administration
- Provide support for board meetings including helping to set agenda, create and disseminate materials and oversee completion of follow-up tasks.
- Serve as primary point of contact and information clearinghouse for member organizations.
- Provide task management for work of board members, consultants and volunteers.
Fundraising
- Support fundraising by creating database of potential funders, cultivating potential funders, and writing grant proposals.
Project Management
- Coordinate logistics for annual meeting, conference and trade-show.
- Conduct in-depth research on all aspects of bike share to ensure NABSA is an information clearinghouse.
- Facilitate national sponsorship and advertising opportunities for member systems
- Work with partner organizations to support federal legislative initiatives on bike share
- Assume responsibility for projects as they arise.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in urban planning, public policy, social sciences, business or non-profit management
- Excellent project, planning and time management skills including project prioritization and multi-tasking in a fast-paced organization.
- Strong knowledge of bike share planning and implementation.
- 5+ years professional work experience.
- Independent, results-oriented, highly-organized, engaging self starter.
- Demonstrated excellence in fundraising from a variety of sources including foundations, grants, corporations and individuals.
- Outstanding active listening skills.
- Focused on results through a process of engagement.
- Sophisticated interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong computer literacy skills and comfort with technology: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. GIS and web-based programs helpful.
- Passion for cycling.
TERMS
Initial contract term will be for six months with an estimated 30 hours per week. Compensation is $30 /hr or commensurate with experience. The contractor can be based in a variety of cities. Some travel expected.
It is the policy of the NABSA that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to NABSABoard@gmail.com.
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Job Alert: Clipper Program Coordinator (Implementation & Expansion) – Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) @ Oakland, CA
Under the supervision and direction of the Clipper Senior Program Coordinator, Implementation & Expansion, the Assistant/Associate Program Coordinator will manage, organize, and implement the following tasks. In most cases, execution of these tasks requires coordination/collaboration with other members of MTC’s Clipper® project management team, transit agency staff, staff with the Clipper Contractor and other consultants.
Clipper® is an all-in-one transit card that keeps track of any passes, discount tickets, ride books and cash value that you load onto it, while applying all applicable fares, discounts and transfer rules. The Clipper card can hold multiple passes, ride books or tickets (which are specific to the transit system being used), as well as up to $300 in cash value at one time and lets the holder customize their card for own transit needs:
The person in this position must have:
- Strong analytical skills necessary to perform and present quantitative analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills and presentation of quantitative information; including the ability to translate technical and financial data/information into a format understandable to internal and external stakeholders, and the general public.
- Strong meeting planning, management, and facilitation skills.
- Attention to detail and data accuracy.
Must be able to:
- Analyze problems,
- Develop strategies and make practical recommendations;
- Prepare correspondence, and reports to a wide variety of audiences
- Manage competing assignments and priorities to meet critical deadlines within short time constraints.
- Work independently.
- Use initiative and sound judgment within established procedural guidelines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Develop consensus among local agencies and consultants on various issues.
- work efficiently as part of a team, and develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with key internal and external staff.
- The ability to interpret, comply, and quickly respond to frequently changing priorities.
- The ability to creatively solve problems, take personal initiative, and carry out assignments with minimum supervision.
- Be flexibile and willing to evolve to challenges
Job Alert: Senior Transportation Specialist (Planning Capacity Building Team Leader) – FHWA (USDOT) @ Washington, DC
The FHWA Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty is pleased to announce the opening of a “Senior Transportation Specialist” position that will serve as the Planning Capacity Building Team Leader in the Office of Planning. The Office of Planning is responsible for the development and implementation of national policies, regulations, guidelines, standards, procedures, techniques, and initiatives to comply with the transportation planning and programming provisions. The position will:
· Serve as an authoritative advisor on a national basis within a wide area of transportation planning and capacity building issues and, as such, plays a major role in FHWA in developing and promoting national policies, programs, and procedures on numerous transportation and community planning and policy issues, and for providing authoritative advice, counsel, and interpretation of FHWA policies, procedures, and regulations.
· Provide leadership, coordination, and support for existing program activities and assessment of program direction in response to changes in internal and external needs.
· Possess a mastery of advanced concepts, principles and practices and serves as the national expert in the application of a variety of program focus areas within the Office of Planning.
· Coordinate and communicate with others on work activities within the Office’s area of responsibility.
The ideal candidate is a mid to senior level professional who functions independently and demonstrates leadership in team environments and managing people. You should also have strong analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills. Experience should also include analytical expertise and/or project/program oversight in capacity building and administering transportation planning projects, programs and processes. Experience in the analysis and/or improvement of transportation policy and an ability to meet organizational goals is also desirable.
· Open Period: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 to Monday, November 10, 2014
· Series and Grade: GS-2101-15
· Duty Location: One vacancy in Washington, DC
For those interested in knowing more about the position or applying, please see job announcement numbers FHWA.HEP-2015-0001 or FHWA.HEP-2015-0002:
· Open to all U.S. Citizens – https://www.usajobs.gov/
· Merit Promotion Vacancy (Open to all current Federal employees, those prior Feds with re-instatement eligibility rights & VEOA applicants) – https://www.usajobs.gov/
Should you have any questions regarding this position, please send an email to transjobs@dot.gov or contact the Automated Staffing Office at 202-366-1298.
