June 16 , 2010 Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendly Communities

This month we're broadcasting a speech by Jeffrey Olson to the 2010 Maine Active Communities Conference. His speech is both inspiring and informative for people wanting to build active communities.

Join us at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 17 on WERU 89.9 FM, the voice of many voices.

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Speaker: Jeffrey S. Olson, Principal Alta Planning and Design

Jeff Olson is an architect and planner who has been involved in greenways, open space, active living and alternative transportation projects for more than 20 years. He has had a diverse career with experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. His unique vision and leadership ability are important assets to projects ranging from regional planning to site specific projects and programs. He is an avid bicyclist and skier who has the perspective of a parent with three young children.

Links:

• Alta Planning and Design
• Bicycle Coalition of Maine
• GrowSmart Maine
• East Coast Greenway
• Friends of Acadia
• Go Maine
• Hancock County Planning Commission
• Maine Department of Transportation
• Maine State Planning Office
• Mid Coast Regional Planning Commission
• Safe Routes to Schools
• School Travel Plans
• Washington County Council of Governments