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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Passing on for your information.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal>Walk and Roll: WSDOT Active Transportation Update Sept. 21, 2022: Vote early, vote often!<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=700 style='width:525.0pt'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=6 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><a name="gd_top"></a></td><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></tr></table><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><img width=198 height=31 style='width:2.0659in;height:.3229in' id="_x0000_i1035" src="https://resources.govdelivery.com/resources/WADOT/greenlogo.gif" alt="WSDOT Logo"><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION NEWS FROM WSDOT AND PARTNERS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Connectivity -- Safety -- Opportunity -- Participation -- Partnership</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Active Transportation Plan in Running for National Award--Your Votes Count!<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h4><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>AASHTO People's Choice Award voting through Oct. 21<o:p></o:p></span></h4><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Guess what?! Our </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RyYW5zcG9ydGF0aW9uYXdhcmRzLnNlY3VyZS1wbGF0Zm9ybS5jb20vYS9nYWxsZXJ5P3JvdW5kSWQ9MzIifQ.JWBDUmRubI_FyJuVQVXacRz0DUjh9BtuOvsYYQb5ezo/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Active Transportation Plan</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> is one of AASHTO’s Top 12 finalists in the 2022 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The Top 12 finalists – whittled down from 80 nominees from 37 state DOTs via four regional contests – now compete for both the Grand Prize and the </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RyYW5zcG9ydGF0aW9uYXdhcmRzLnNlY3VyZS1wbGF0Zm9ybS5jb20vYS9nYWxsZXJ5P3JvdW5kSWQ9MzIifQ.i-y_t4TfryBpXaUJYlevW4naWTB8at-usbU8oji0LDQ/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>People’s Choice Award</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Online voting for the People’s Choice Award has begun and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Oct. 21. Individuals can cast no more than one vote per day, per computer/phone. <b>Cast your vote each day from all your devices using </b></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RyYW5zcG9ydGF0aW9uYXdhcmRzLnNlY3VyZS1wbGF0Zm9ybS5jb20vYS9nYWxsZXJ5P3JvdW5kSWQ9MzIifQ._ft8pzm4UI2vG2GJ13Mv851nSDYiNgB_ryQaiZDnmkY/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><b>this link</b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><b> that takes you straight to the voting page. </b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Being a finalist is particularly special because it is <i>not</i> a traditional construction project, which is often featured in this award series. WSDOT does big (and small) construction well and has earned recognition for this in past years' competitions. Weaving active transportation into how we do business has been hard, important work in the last few years and it’s very encouraging to see this work and the importance of planning recognized at a national level.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Both prizes come with a $10,000 cash award for a charity or transportation-related scholarship of the winners’ choosing. If WSDOT wins, we plan to divide this between </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kaXNhYmlsaXR5cmlnaHRzd2Eub3JnLyJ9.xVA6qdrPa4hscsRx0uCnrEYkqRN7eeIwb0IrgJFhWzU/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Disability Rights Washington</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>, </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Nhc2NhZGUub3JnLyJ9.URS_In_Te273EcYmhuxgXiD8hXpaq3CVx7-kMmWvIqc/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Cascade Bicycle Club</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> and the </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LndzZG90bWYub3JnLyJ9.fW0pWOTvsmMz2ezMPHwe9vRGuPq88ldYfMGlBXCErno/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>WSDOT Memorial Foundation</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>. The first two organizations contributed significantly as members of the plan’s stakeholder steering committee and have advanced the cause of safer, more accessible active transportation. The WSDOT Memorial Foundation is of course important for the support it provides to our employees.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Please support the ATP and the safety and mobility of everyone who walks or rolls in Washington (that’s all of us!) by voting daily for our project.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>To help spread the word further you could also add something like this to your signature block: Guess what's up for a national AASHTO award?! WA State Active Transportation Plan! </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RyYW5zcG9ydGF0aW9uYXdhcmRzLnNlY3VyZS1wbGF0Zm9ybS5jb20vYS9nYWxsZXJ5P3JvdW5kSWQ9MzIifQ.KXWkqBZcFIUIes99uhtwwDc8q5OiIUdyGbxw_5RIFpg/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><b>Vote DAILY from every device you own</b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> for the People's Choice Award through Oct. 21.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zZWF0dGxlYmlrZWJsb2cuY29tLzIwMjIvMDkvMTYvaGVscC13c2RvdHMtYWN0aXZlLXRyYW5zcG9ydGF0aW9uLXBsYW4tZGVmZWF0LWEtYnVuY2gtb2YtaGlnaHdheS1wbGFucy10by13aW4tYS1uYXRpb25hbC1hd2FyZC8ifQ.whWO1U0iw7Svx-En44FYai10spwogeQhs9056m9bBGc/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Seattle Bike Blog story on the People's Choice Awards</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Bike Walk Roll Summit, Sept. 28-29-30 and Oct. 3: 100% virtual, 100% free*<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h4><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Nhc2NhZGUub3JnL3N1bW1pdCJ9.MYA8uXfWwO1oU0sgApuO-JXkxgKhuBhZ3Z0Pol6NQIo/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Register now!</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></h4><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>The 2022 Bike, Walk, Roll Summit is coming up <b>starting next week, </b>and it's gone entirely virtual! Registration grants FREE access to four days of thought-provoking, educational and inspiring content packaged in 14 sessions, including:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>What WSDOT’s new Complete Streets directive means for highway projects near you (hint: better biking and walking access)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>How the Leafline Trails Coalition is building a cohesive four-county trails vision <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Move Ahead WA & Federal Funding: advice and insight for agencies and advocates on how to access new transportation dollars<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Weaving language, policy, and legislation to create successful inclusion and accessibility of all road users with disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Re-imagining roadway space and utilizing a community-centered approach to improve mobility for all<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Remarks and Q&A with WSDOT Sec. Roger Millar<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>More great sessions!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmNhc2NhZGUub3JnL3N1bW1pdCJ9.Pym58z7eFsTEbF2xthzrDyay0_NDwgiJIVi1l2QsbKg/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Register (free) now!</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>*You're invited to donate any amount to Cascade Bicycle Club when you register. Donation not required to sign up.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Join Our Active Team!<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>WSDOT's Active Transportation Division is recruiting an engineer to join our highly collaborative multidisciplinary team as Active Transportation Projects Engineer. </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2JpdC5seS9XU0RPVC1BVEQtVEU0LTIwMjIifQ.3-bNXnynhGSqY_bI8Gm1h7AXsCisKX2yU4nkaMQpU_g/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><b>Apply by Sept. 29, 2022</b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>, </span></strong>to be considered.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>This position is critical to advancing WSDOT’s support to local agencies and tribes for safety, equity, mobility, and accessibility. Your work will contribute to the goals in the </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2JpdC5seS9XU0RPVC1BY3RpdmUtVHJhbnNwby1QbGFuIn0.PSy0XJvZUE5u8aQVFjW76IxQOQLFKelN7TV2oEpyXpE/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>state active transportation plan</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> and will help our partners grow in their understanding and application of emerging practices in active transportation design and traffic operations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>If you're not applying we invite you to share the application through your networks to help us recruit a highly qualified pool of candidates. On social media we appreciate it if you include the #WSDOTactive hashtag. On Twitter, follow </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL1dTRE9Uam9icyJ9.hmv3laHjg_ADFBUXmV8NqBaG194puWSfp3EZk5WLefc/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>@WSDOTjobs</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> for other openings. We'll be recruiting a planning position in ATD in the near future.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Experience for both required and preferred qualifications can be gained through formal professional employment, volunteer experience, or lived experience. Applicants are encouraged to explain how their combination of education and experience meets the requirements of the position. Positions offer flexible/hybrid remote work options. Positions do not require candidates to hold a driver's license; you must have the ability to fulfill travel requirements to carry out the responsibilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Other positions in planning, engineering, and other disciplines are open around the state. Go to the </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb3Zlcm5tZW50am9icy5jb20vY2FyZWVycy93YXNoaW5ndG9uL3dzZG90In0.g_Sj1JRDTn2_bFvsolBCrvMNMHfNj3S0moK1YW51RPQ/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>WSDOT job listings page</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> and search on keywords.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>------------------------------</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Week Without Driving Sept. 19-25, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h4><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Not too late to sign up! Follow #WeekWithoutDriving on social media to connect with the stories<o:p></o:p></span></h4><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>"If you can drive or afford a car, you may not understand what it’s like to rely on walking, rolling, transit and asking for rides. But for nearly a quarter of the people in our state – people with disabilities, young people, seniors and people who can’t afford cars or gas, this is our every day. We invite you to join us so you can start to understand the barriers nondrivers experience in accessing your (and our) communities." <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>The Disability Mobility Initiative launched the first </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kaXNhYmlsaXR5cmlnaHRzd2Eub3JnL2ZpcnN0LWFubnVhbC13ZWVrLXdpdGhvdXQtZHJpdmluZy1jaGFuZ2VzLXRoZS1jb252ZXJzYXRpb24vIn0.0r31zM4L5goWB0R8DjODSce7JyTFL-jBiNbkEXoniTw/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>#WeekWithoutDriving in 2021</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>. Over 100 elected leaders and transportation professionals participated in experiential learning that drew statewide and national media coverage. They got a taste of what many Washingtonians face when they need transportation access to participate in everyday activities and their community life, as the </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kaXNhYmlsaXR5cmlnaHRzd2Eub3JnL3dlZWstd2l0aG91dC1kcml2aW5nLTIwMjItYW5ub3VuY2VkLXdpdGgtcHJvY2xhbWF0aW9uLWZyb20tZ292ZXJub3ItaW5zbGVlLWFuZC12aWRlby1pbnZpdGUtZnJvbS13YXNoaW5ndG9uLWVsZWN0ZWQtbGVhZGVycy8ifQ._50XKJLm8lJnDP0nMZ2D4D-sq3SISCT61FPKI5GnGWk/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Disability Mobility Storymap</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> highlights. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>This year Gov. Inslee has </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kaXNhYmlsaXR5cmlnaHRzd2Eub3JnL3dlZWstd2l0aG91dC1kcml2aW5nLTIwMjItYW5ub3VuY2VkLXdpdGgtcHJvY2xhbWF0aW9uLWZyb20tZ292ZXJub3ItaW5zbGVlLWFuZC12aWRlby1pbnZpdGUtZnJvbS13YXNoaW5ndG9uLWVsZWN0ZWQtbGVhZGVycy8ifQ.8ATsE1Yp-vosf5g7S5ne9MzZ8q0N89Ls4ZwkKMwNm8s/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>issued a proclamation</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> for the week. Anyone can </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kaXNhYmlsaXR5cmlnaHRzd2Eub3JnL3Byb2dyYW1zL2Rpc2FiaWxpdHltb2JpbGl0eS93d2QvIn0.x6Q6gdgvaSsklADXQxTNPymiILoVNlo3p5RiYxkl6NI/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>register</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> and participate, whether it's for one day, all week long, or year round for you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, WEBINARS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>We add new trainings as we find them so the list changes with every issue. Some of these offer continuing education credits. All times are shown in Pacific time zone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>All webinars listed are FREE unless a price is noted. All items are webinars unless a location is noted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h4><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>September</span></strong></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></h4><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Sept. 22, 10-11am: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWVyaWNhbnRyYWlscy5vcmcvdHJhaW5pbmcvc3R1ZHktYWN0aW9uLWFuZC1yZWZsZWN0aW9uP2JsbV9haWQ9NjMwOTQ3OTAifQ.lReUqWuznB1BetZnQO32A0rmakmq56K7CNiors3mVms/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Study, Action, and Reflection: Increasing the Diversity of Trail Users and Supporters</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Sept. 22, noon: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3VzMDZ3ZWIuem9vbS51cy93ZWJpbmFyL3JlZ2lzdGVyLzg5MTY2MTQ1MTk2NTEvV05fMGxFLTdtRFBSRW0wdTl1aWNCcDRxUSJ9.-Fp8nqnuc7wGHTxqUTEaHOZnxJQNsO7ymq8KYXY-i4E/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Leverage Data to Reconnect Communities and Improve Transportation Equity</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Sept. 27, 10-11:30am: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5uYXRpb25hbGFjYWRlbWllcy5vcmcvZXZlbnQvMDktMjctMjAyMi90cmItd2ViaW5hci1wZWRlc3RyaWFuLWFuYWx5c2lzLWN1cnJlbnQtcHJhY3RpY2UtcmVzb3VyY2VzLWFuZC1hcHBsaWNhdGlvbnMifQ.7wQscmZkdoqKyXZfC1YUYvq4FngLoqjPVpxEAk2f5r0/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Pedestrian Analysis—Current Practice, Resources, and Applications</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Sept. 28-30: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Nhc2NhZGUub3JnL3N1bW1pdCJ9.mjMFXgzW7XQFlpRvxu-WX1kH6Cy07asGRUBZ8EN4oPw/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Washington Bike Walk Roll Summit</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Sept. 29, 9-11:30am: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jb21tZXJjZS53YS5nb3Yvc2VydmluZy1jb21tdW5pdGllcy9ncm93dGgtbWFuYWdlbWVudC9yZWdpb25hbC1wbGFubmVycy1mb3J1bXMvIn0.1cVLGYyS75_WISJPJ3w29gTw1BVWcNqwQnWJpZ_nlrk/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>SW Planners' Forum</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Sept. 29, 6-9pm: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dhc3RhdGVjb21tZXJjZS56b29tLnVzL21lZXRpbmcvcmVnaXN0ZXIvdFpBc2NPcWhyVGtzSE5lTFZ6ZW5fLTgwUEkwOUVJN2EtZEM3In0.zfmz6Q1cYu3x3K10awzYI7SmA28JVhOyrN84d9uVhXs/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Short Course on Local Planning</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h4><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>October ("Walktober")<o:p></o:p></span></h4><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Oct. 1-31: "Walktober" celebrated in various ways. What's your community doing?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Oct. 3: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Nhc2NhZGUub3JnL3N1bW1pdCJ9.Ocfd7PmKBCt_-CI8s4f9H_auix-NIh051ylD8Q9Jfy8/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Washington Bike Walk Roll Summit</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Oct. 5, 10am-12:30pm: NTSB online roundtable, </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5udHNiLmdvdi9uZXdzL2V2ZW50cy9QYWdlcy9NV0wtUm91bmR0YWJsZS1QZWRlc3RyaWFuLVNhZmV0eS1TYWZlLVN5c3RlbS1BcHByb2FjaC5hc3B4In0.-Icw6ffK-k6g-g8u6ehzFpvktZgjtGlhmX3GMDrWyYc/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Advancing Pedestrian Safety Through a Safe System Approach</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>. Presenters include John Milton and Barb Chamberlain of WSDOT<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Oct. 5, noon: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pdGRwLm9yZy9ldmVudC90b3dhcmRzLWEtc2FmZS1hbmQtYWNjZXNzaWJsZS1jaXR5LWxlc3NvbnMtbGVhcm5lZC1mcm9tLWJvZ290YS8_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1TdXN0YWluYWJsZStUcmFuc3BvcnQrZS1idWxsZXRpbiZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249ZTZmNjZmNzFjZi1NaWRfU3VtbWVyXzIwMTdfZUJ1bGxldGluX0NPUFlfMDEmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fdGVybT0wX2ZjYThkN2EyNGMtZTZmNjZmNzFjZi0xMzU2OTkzMjImbWNfY2lkPWU2ZjY2ZjcxY2YmbWNfZWlkPTIxNTljYWVhYWQifQ.hqBN4lKn0fbjYG3qoi13vGdJdrvpBaZ-iQogEJGGeZc/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Towards a Safe and Accessible City – Lessons Learned from Bogotá</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Oct. 6, 7:30-9am: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3JlZ2lzdGVyLmdvdG93ZWJpbmFyLmNvbS9yZWdpc3Rlci82NTg5MjU4MTU5NTQ2ODQ1NDUzP3NvdXJjZT1Hb3ZEZWxpdmVyeSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkmdXRtX3Rlcm09In0.0I9QLH02ZPW2W1Ll79Zeg2ri2lrn-Rn7ZoWzyqZ6lY0/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>National Perspectives on Walking and Pedestrian Safety: Where We Are and How We Move Forward</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Oct. 6, 10-11am: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWVyaWNhbnRyYWlscy5vcmcvdHJhaW5pbmcvZWZmZWN0aXZlbHktdXNpbmctc29jaWFsLW1lZGlhLXRvLW1hcmtldC15b3VyLXRyYWlsLW9yLW9yZ2FuaXphdGlvbiJ9.M5wK5SlorG2Ix1PEv6v6pFa_qaOea3V6hhENMZXmpvI/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Effectively Using Social Media to Market Your Trail or Organization</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Oct. 11-13, Vancouver, WA: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YXNoaW5ndG9uLWFwYS5vcmcvMjAyMi1hbm51YWwtY29uZmVyZW5jZSJ9.ppW3B5Pp_6xDDIOXc5GdDorolXWpgrXRrA62ttzi1lA/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>APA Washington/Planners Association of Washington Annual Conference</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>. Cost varies.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Oct. 12: Walk and Bike to School Day. </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxrYmlrZXRvc2Nob29sLm9yZy8ifQ.F7_nI6F-pVMvCOlqrxqUW9xCog0XlcuOPrghmAACM1A/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Register your event</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Oct. 27, 10-11am: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWVyaWNhbnRyYWlscy5vcmcvdHJhaW5pbmcvYnVpbGRpbmctYS10cmFpbC1mb3VuZGF0aW9uLWZyb20tdGhlLWdyb3VuZC11cCJ9.08dqQdj0VgGPpN6YN77aZymMItR-t3L6a1vAg5DAuoU/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Building a Trail Foundation from the Ground Up</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Oct. 27-29, Everett: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lLzIwMjItd2FzaGluZ3Rvbi10cmFpbHMtY29uZmVyZW5jZS10aWNrZXRzLTM3NDQ2NjExNzIzNyJ9.BMgliOBoARjSiidFtR6w4BFcIQr4sv7gZR2c6xuAA0Y/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Washington State Trails Coalition Conference</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>. Cost varies.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>--------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>GRANTS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES<o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>USDOT Competitive Grant </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy50cmFuc3BvcnRhdGlvbi5nb3YvYmlwYXJ0aXNhbi1pbmZyYXN0cnVjdHVyZS1sYXcvdXBjb21pbmctbm90aWNlLWZ1bmRpbmctb3Bwb3J0dW5pdHktYW5ub3VuY2VtZW50cy0yMDIyIn0.ajf2pqk7t6Qaf7IPphCB7M1XlrZ-j5_tW24t5C_6_0o/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>schedule for Notices of Funding Opportunities</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53aGl0ZWhvdXNlLmdvdi93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNC9CSUwtUnVyYWwtUGxheWJvb2stLnBkZiJ9.r4Rhmx5LJV2yzB0ODebs4VXjptc1yhIU_B63KPnGNlU/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rural Playbook: A roadmap for delivering opportunity and investments in rural America</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>City of Seattle is accepting </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zdXJ2ZXltb25rZXkuY29tL3IvUTdMSERMWSJ9.m5WlZgxOjKSh5E-FuFlD0xGIWuOMpNU9iUWAguoimVU/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>applications</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> for Safe Routes to School mini-grants on a rolling basis.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy50cmFuc3BvcnRhdGlvbi5nb3YvcnVyYWwvdG9vbGtpdCJ9.slzrDxFa-6JsTYsBDMsMDYClfutp1-Ps4acGotqEh6E/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>USDOT Applicant Toolkit</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> for Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative intended to help communities understand and apply for discretionary grants, some of which may be able to fund active transportation improvements.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy50cmFuc3BvcnRhdGlvbi5nb3YvYnVpbGRhbWVyaWNhL2ZpbmFuY2luZy90aWZpYS90aWZpYS1ydXJhbC1wcm9qZWN0LWluaXRpYXRpdmUtcnBpIn0.pHgMwo_-tVV7XF2p6iAcUqD4OGTxar-fahKrqxs9oYc/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>USDOT TIFIA Rural Project Initiative loans</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> can be used to construct pedestrian/bicyclist infrastructure<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Jpa2VsZWFndWUub3JnL2NvbnRlbnQvbmV3LXNjaG9sYXJzaGlwLXByb2dyYW0tZXhwYW5kcy1hY2Nlc3MtbGNpLXNlbWluYXJzIn0.xF95kysD1BxeHsUGTwsNKcYXQR8RrVUwR8T_UslICkw/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>League Certified Instructor Equity Scholarship Program</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>: Offers scholarships to people of color interested in teaching bike education courses in underserved communities. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Have any funding opportunities people should know about? Send to </span></em></span><a href="mailto:barb.chamberlain@wsdot.wa.gov"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>barb.chamberlain@wsdot.wa.gov</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>AWARDS, </span></strong></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>COMPETITIONS, AND KUDOS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sept. 29, 2022:</span></strong></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5iaWtlbGVhZ3VlLm9yZy9idXNpbmVzcyJ9.s6K0A6FXJk3j0vAVP_N-tonNPiN0Xx_FjuadQTRJ8cs/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>B</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5iaWtlbGVhZ3VlLm9yZy9jb21tdW5pdHkifQ.gkVh7TYoiLzyhaJepMN1uBc-z1NjK-51YaFIoJzp_4I/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>icycle Friendly Community</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> applications due.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>PLANNING AND PROJECTS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Ferry Riders Opinion Group: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3BhY2lmaWNtYXJrZXRyZXNlYXJjaC5vcGluaW9uaW5zaWdodC5jb20vcG9ydGFsL2NvbW11bml0eV8xXzFfMS5waHAifQ.sWlpFRqG5EqDGYBx9c_tdtqqvi5xa3zgEW2GxsVWhEg/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Sign up</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> to receive occasional surveys<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>SR433 Lewis and Clark Bridge (Rainier Bridge): </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dzZG90YmxvZy5ibG9nc3BvdC5jb20vMjAyMi8wOC9sZXdpcy1hbmQtY2xhcmstYnJpZGdlLWNsb3N1cmUtMjAyMy5odG1sIn0._4EUTPlWWQNHySHP2lmCFOgsXQlkKoqYzjcjcHDGdSw/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Survey in English</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> and in </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zdXJ2ZXltb25rZXkuY29tL3IvTENCcmlkZ2Vlc3Bhbm9sIn0.v-tLz-m4Y4dk-CqgW8wyaKj-jO9dNGu_Q1l0qXfX7a0/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Spanish</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> on effects of six-day bridge closure coming in 2023<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>I-90 North Bend to Ellensburg: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2VuZ2FnZS53c2RvdC53YS5nb3YvaS05MC1jb25zdHJ1Y3Rpb24tZnJvbS1ub3J0aC1iZW5kLXRvLWVsbGVuc2J1cmcvIn0.nzepQm-sAsiVoB1i8s2d9LPSgwUqEQp4uNGhsA3EZV0/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Online open house</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> with construction information for the freeway. Palouse to Cascades Trail not affected by the projects.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2VuZ2FnZS53c2RvdC53YS5nb3YvZnJlcXVlbnQtdHJhbnNpdC1zZXJ2aWNlLXN0dWR5LyJ9.dJNrCy1yzVFUJC6D36niT6bH91cWZAr8QLPh8_y-saA/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Frequent Transit Service Study</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> by WSDOT Public Transportation Division<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Highway System Plan update: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2VuZ2FnZS53c2RvdC53YS5nb3YvaGlnaHdheS1zeXN0ZW0tcGxhbi8ifQ.kcaGUE4NXp6wR8e7YXDYupL8j_HVmmetWMkEFg92uvU/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Online open house</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>, </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2RlcHRzLndhc2hpbmd0b24uZWR1L3RyYWMvc3VydmV5Lz9lX2lkPTM5MzkifQ.TSkNNacZysyNwYK6X6LQFE8HQvdIjNt4KpW_J-8bAs0/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>opinion poll</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Spokane: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zcnRjLm9yZy9kaXZpc2lvbi1zdHJlZXQtY29ycmlkb3Itc3R1ZHkvIn0.W-iM1lCZgc5D3gxMSofgpq58lB4SZOwbOvjzsREkrkw/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Division Connects</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> study on the Division Street corridor<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Spokane: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dzZG90Lm1hcHMuYXJjZ2lzLmNvbS9hcHBzL01hcFNlcmllcy9pbmRleC5odG1sP2FwcGlkPWJhYjcxNTIyNmUzYjQ5MTBiODQ2ZGRjZDY3ZTUzZDJhIn0.3O5tgJWAI-hYgSN45UcQqv-kCELxY0MmyShkN7bC2n8/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Children of the Sun Trail</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> planning efforts for the section of the NSC Children of the Sun Trail south of the Spokane River to the I 90 vicinity. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Looking for a WSDOT project to check on status, get email updates, attend an open house? Start </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53c2RvdC53YS5nb3YvcHJvamVjdHMifQ.CDBvupSEfsIUcUTQGcK8Y-zfBhgFh8yqtZWJvqhQBUU/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>here</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Have an upcoming project, open house, public comment opportunity? Construction projects people should know about as they relate to biking/walking? Compliments on a project? Send to </span></em></span><a href="mailto:barb.chamberlain@wsdot.wa.gov"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>barb.chamberlain@wsdot.wa.gov</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>SURVEYS AND DATA COLLECTION<o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zdXJ2ZXltb25rZXkuY29tL3IvbmV3YmljeWNsaXN0In0.YZHtOtHxPXwjeIuiY1Mu-12bmur-FLCktgF5TSBolA0/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Removing Barriers to Bicycling survey</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> for new and returning riders: Cascade Bicycle Club<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>America Walks </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zdXJ2ZXltb25rZXkuY29tL3IvWDk2OVNOOSJ9.z6lmS3CtHZCoMobRJmdDQfxus-G8QylpgohcoH0bpwc/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>survey on sidewalk funding and maintenance</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>America Walks </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FtZXJpY2F3YWxrcy5vcmcvZG9lcy15b3VyLW9yZ2FuaXphdGlvbi1wcm9tb3RlLXNhZmUtYWNjZXNzaWJsZS1lcXVpdGFibGUtcGxhY2VzLXRvLXdhbGstYW5kLW1vdmUtdGFrZS1vdXItc3VydmV5LyJ9.mwZHDJRr-Z0Qb8bK7eT4D-NOdhZgGLgCu78etaNdXrA/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>survey on advocacy organizations</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2RvY3MuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS9mb3Jtcy9kL2UvMUZBSXBRTFNkZjkxR0ZELUFtc3E0LXZYLWl4YXBBRUZUV3laUFBfMmtsSmtwX3hUUlEyY3dwU3cvdmlld2Zvcm0ifQ.NM_W4TFrTjdjgBLTl6qhq4fOiLs7ZI3upthRc6FUh_c/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>BIPOC in the Built Information Network</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>: If you identify as BIPOC and have made a contribution to education or practice in the built environment or know someone who has, submit a nomination form to be considered for inclusion in this resource.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Washington Bikes: </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3AyYS5jby9YdFI4MDc3In0.ryl4TxITWHeCJBgPm-oaF1JlTBLDrEQ1dcNkE3Y_S3A/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Nominate your favorite scenic bike route</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> to be considered for future designation as a State Scenic Bikeway under the program administered by Washington State Parks<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vcGVkYmlrZWluZm8ub3JnL3Jlc291cmNlcy9yZXNvdXJjZXNfZGV0YWlscy5jZm0_aWQ9NTIwOSJ9.0Cz8xXIYrhcv7WZ9_DfmLGRd7x89afVZZX6IFJtWEr4/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Local Actions to Support Walking and Cycling During Social Distancing Dataset</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3AyYS5jby9lallIdDA2In0.2zQUKl322sa1CwBURro_WOID0uXHc_t7wuDk4aAbnjs/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Share your e-bike story</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>: Invitation from Cascade Bicycle Club.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2RvY3MuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS9mb3Jtcy9kL2UvMUZBSXBRTFNlY2FrdmktenJRdFFZQm1IZkEyd0dPaWRWWV9COWFLZko2a3pWT2ItZnB1QThpUmcvdmlld2Zvcm0ifQ.BrDST_zmmFpEbFWFGLubGteIXkZKhp4vwHGrqlgOEV4/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>ITE Pedestrian Demand Survey</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>: On behalf of the ITE Bicycle & Pedestrian Standing Committee, asks for information about <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>crossings</span></strong> where before and after counts have been performed. Respondents will receive summary or link to completed results. Google account required to complete survey; for email option contact Mike Hendrix at </span><a href="mailto:mike.hendrix@perteet.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>mike.hendrix@perteet.com</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Does your city/town have <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>bicycle traffic signals</span></strong>? Add to the </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2RvY3MuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS9zcHJlYWRzaGVldHMvZC8xUTR2anB0UTRPOEROSUQxOVNwMTFxUjZncWY2b3FKMWwzM1k4Z2lWOWNMcy9lZGl0I2dpZD0wIn0.1PWqidv6L8m4B62OGyd_9WGcm6SAILG8-dmXPkOsJ5U/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>crowdsourced tracking spreadsheet of cities in North America</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><em><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>If you read this far, thank you! </span></b></em><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>You're finding something of value here and you know someone else who should receive this kind of news. Forward WSDOT Walk and Roll to others and share the </span></em></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNjAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjEuNjQwNDM4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NlcnZpY2UuZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkuY29tL2FjY291bnRzL3dhZG90L3N1YnNjcmliZXIvbmV3In0.p8cgEh2qQdQv8zG3yQCRr2NSiCs97V8XrA9CKqr0ntY/s/1116418357/br/144484747906-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><i><span style='color:#1155CC'>subscription link</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></em><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>on social media (tag it </span></em><strong><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>#WSDOTactive</span></i></strong><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>).</span></em><o:p></o:p></span></p><div id="mail_footer"><p><span 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