The Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits proposals from qualified consultants (or consultant teams) to update Action Plan 2001 - a Plan for Bicycling and Walking in the Baltimore Region. The purpose is to continue to improve conditions for bicycling and walking in the region through assessment and refinement of Action Plan 2001. The assessment will consider the goals and performance measurements in the original document. Refinement will focus on the goals and performance measures as well as the route network.

To perform the update of Action plan 2001, BMC is seeking a consultant or team with extensive breadth and depth in local, regional and/or state-wide bicycle and pedestrian planning. Such experience should encompass all phases of bicycle and pedestrian planning and should include planning and non- infrastructure related program development as well as infrastructure design and construction.

Submissions are due January 12, so learn more NOW!

People on bikes, people walking - interacting - these are indicators that a city, town or community is healthy, vibrant and working. Through education, lobbying, and advising our government officials, we are lifting the barriers to realizing the power of these basic human modes of travel. Our goal is to enable bicycling and walking to flourish as vital facets of our daily routine and our overall transportation system.

Are you an energetic self-starter who is familiar with, or able to quickly learn, transportation policies, planning, and best practices as they relate to livable communities, bicycling and walking? If you are, One Less Car is looking for YOU.

Check out the job description, and APPLY.

The Maryland Department of Transportation announced that it is currently accepting new project applications for Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) funding. The Department is soliciting applications for projects that will be able to proceed to construction or implementation within 24 months. Projects awarded TEP funding will be expected to follow all State and federal requirements.

Applicants that have projects that they are considering for future funding requests are encouraged to send an expression of interest indicating they are developing these projects, along with as much project information as possible. The TEP staff will work with applicants in developing a funding application.

Proposals are due March 1, so check it out NOW.

Aiming to connect all the major cities of the East Coast along a continuous, off-road path, the East Coast Greenway spans 2,950 miles from Calais, Maine to Key West, Florida. With the trail now 21 percent open for public use, individuals and communities all along the East Coast are already beginning to enjoy the Greenway's many health and economic benefits. But still, there's much to be done.

If you want to help, The Regional Trail Liaison (RTL) is a full- time position that carries region-wide responsibility for all aspects of ECGA involvement in trail implementation, state-committee/volunteer development and support as well as some fundraising responsibilities related to the region.

Read the job description, and APPLY.

e-mail: jbridges@baltometro.org

phone: 410-732-0500 Ext. 1053

web: http://www.baltometro.org