SANDAG Seeks Two Active Transportation Planners

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has announced an opening for two Active Transportation Planners. SANDAG is the region’s primary public planning, transportation, and research agency. The job description is available at the SANDAG’s website. Applications should be received by October 7th. The Active Transportation Planner’s specific duties and responsibilities include:

Improving Active Transportation Options for the San Diego Region

Long range plans for the San Diego region include increasing mobility, reducing greenhouse gases, and improving public health by making bicycling and walking viable options for everyday travel. SANDAG has adopted several strategies in order to accomplish this vision – to create more walkable and bicycle-friendly communities consistent with good urban design concepts; to improve access to public transportation resources via bicycling and walking; to design and implement a distinctive regional bicycle system comprised of interconnected bicycle corridors, support facilities, and programs; and to further develop Safe Routes to School program initiatives.

SANDAG’s FY 2012 program budget includes goals and resources to begin implementation of regional bikeway projects and supporting programs from Riding to 2050: San Diego Regional Bicycle Plan (Bike Plan). Although many sections of the regional network have been completed, it is important to move toward an interconnected Class I network and provide additional facilities that bicyclists and pedestrians can use now. To complement the established Class I facilities, the regional network also will consist of on-street facilities that include bike lanes, bike boulevards, cycle tracks, and bike routes to create a comprehensive network that will serve the needs for all types of bicycle riders in the San Diego region.

For more details including how to apply, visit SANDAG’s website.