2013-03-13 FINAL State Bicycle and Pedestrian Office and Director Description w Logos

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PENNDOT BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN OFFICE DESCRIPTIONS

I. PennDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Office GoalsII. Central Office Bicycle and Pedestrian Director

III. District Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators

I. PENNDOT STATEWIDE OFFICE OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN GOALSIn its first year of operations, the PennDOT B/P office shall set measureable goals for:

Reductions in bicycle and pedestrian fatalities B/P Project Implementation

Mapping existing and prioritizing new Miles of bike lanes and four foot (or wider)shoulders along state roadways

Mapping existing and prioritizing new Miles of extended pedestrian connections alongstate roadways

Mapping existing and prioritizing new Miles of Shared Use Pathways that provide keycommunity connections

Mapping existing and prioritizing new Miles of state roads with adjacent sidewalks orshared use paths

Mapping existing and prioritizing new Improved pedestrian crossings (reduced conflicts) Mapping existing connections with local and county systems of bike lanes, pedestrian

connections, and shared use paths

Inventorying existing and prioritizing creation of new local and regional bicycle and pedestrianplans

Inventorying existing and increasing number of government jurisdictions with official completestreets policies


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In collaboration with the PA DCNR and regional partners, identify existing and new opportunitiesto create connected and integrated regional trail networks (such as the Circuit and the proposed

Forks of Ohio network) and major trail corridors (such as the Great Allegheny Passage, Schuylkill

River Trail, Delaware & Lehigh Canal Trail, East Coast Greenway, Susquehanna Greenway, Erie to

Pittsburgh Trail, etc); and specific goals and metrics to track and measure impact of network

and corridor expansion

Identifying ways to integrate Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning into existing PennDOT processes,including expanding use of the existing Pedestrian and Bicycle Checklist, and possibly

incorporating it into an early PennDOT plan review step

During this first year AND in following years, the PennDOT B/P office shall:

Set and Monitor Statewide B/P measurable goals (including list above). Prepare and submit interim progress and /or milestone reports. Compile data on pedestrian and bicycle usage, safety statistics and facilities construction

to track achievement of measureable goals.

Put bicycle and pedestrian facilities into the Road Maintenance System (RMS) Oversee the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Provide consultation and review of PennDOT and MPO Long Range Plans and Transportation

Improvement Programs, and suggest measurable improvements for Bicycling and Pedestrian

facilities. Oversee and administer B/P state funds and federal programs , such as TransportationAlternatives, CMAQ, ARLE and Safe Routes to School for planning, design and construction of off

road and on-street biking and walking facilities.

Identify high impact interventions for Highway Safety Improvement Program bicycle andpedestrian projects.

Match the HSIP funding levels with the percentage of bicycle/pedestrian fatalities. (Virginiaallocated 10% of HSIP for bike/ped programs).

Administer a B/P maintenance fund. Develop and oversee policy and implementation of a program to incorporate low cost

pavement marking and signage improvements for bicycle and pedestrian safety as part

of routine paving and maintenance projects (i.e. striping bicycle lanes or improving

pedestrian crossing signage during repaving or bridge replacement projects). These

projects should be coordinated with local and county bicycle and pedestrian plans and

maps.

Create incentives to encourage counties and municipalities to develop and implement bike/pedplans; I.e. those municipalities with completed plans or complete streets policies score higher

when they apply for bike/ped funds.

Coordinate updates to PennDOT publications and policy as related to bicycle and pedestriantreatments.

Review and identify legislative and policy obstacles that may be necessary forimplementation of bicycle and pedestrian improvements (i.e. unintended limiting

language that prohibits implementation).

Survey/Interview local PennDOT B/P coordinators to identify obstacles to bicycle andpedestrian project implementation that may need to be addressed at a statewide level.

Interface with PPAC to obtain feedback on other obstacles to implementation that needto be addressed.

Review and revise BicyclePA routes and implement maintenance programs related to theroutes.

Education and Local Assistance: Provide assistance in drafting of county and municipal bicycle and pedestrian plans.


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Provide support and training for applicants on local lead infrastructure projects toimprove knowledge and successful navigation of permitting and project delivery as a

whole.

Provide bicycle and pedestrian education and training opportunities for PennDOT staff,consultants. Develop professional development materials and make presentations on

various topics related to bicycle and pedestrian planning and design.

Provide assistance to local agencies in the completion of updates to trail maps, high usebike route maps and education and safety materials.

Coordinate with and lead District Offices and District Engineers as they: Oversee and coordinate Engineering District B/P Coordinator (hold semi-annual

meetings; conduct training programs).

Audit Districts for effectiveness of B/P checklist. Administer consulting services for District Engineers, as needed. Administer a bike/ped maintenance fund for District offices, as needed. Work with District offices as they modify striping and intersection plans on streets

identified for bike lanes and wider shoulders,

Tracking District office bicycle/pedestrian projects to ensure timely progress andcompletion.

II. PENNDOT STATEWIDE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN OFFICE DIRECTORJOB DESCRIPTION

1. GENERAL PURPOSEThe PennDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Office Director will be the top state official responsible for

implementing the priorities of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Office; for managing PennDOTs network of

District Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators; coordinating with other District Officials (such as theTransportation Enhancement or Transportation Alternatives Coordinators, the District Managers and

other District Directors) and with PennDOT Central Office Officials; and for implementing the related

policies and priorities of the Commonwealths Secretary of Transportation.

2. DIRECTOR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIESTypical responsibilities for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Office Director will include:

Overseeing the recruitment, employment, evaluation, and release of statewide Bicycle andPedestrian Coordinators (from within PennDOT ranks, as well as from outside) and contract

personnel. Supervising and preparing annual performance reviews for all statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian

Coordinators, either directly or indirectly through senior staff

Supervising and preparing periodic reviews and reports on subcontractors and contractor personnel Implementing the initial set of PennDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Office goals (see above; and

summary below), refining and revising these goals as years go by, and developing further Bicycling-


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and Pedestrian-related organization-wide or department-wide goals, objectives, policies and

procedures

Act to internalize issues of pedestrian and bicyclist safety into PennDOT processes, and be proactivein advancing regional and statewide ped/bike safety projects by leveraging federal safety funds

Act as a coordinator between various divisions at PennDOT Central Office on policy issues relatingto bicycle/pedestrian facilities, planning and project delivery

Encourage development of consistent policy positions and policy responses among district levelbicycle/pedestrian coordinators

Act as a pipeline to disseminate emerging national best practices and statewide policy among thedistricts

Set standards for the roles of district-level bicycle/pedestrian coordinators in terms of knowledge,process, training, and engagement in local timelines/processes/regional plans; set uniform and

yearly training sessions for coordinators

Establish procedures for bicycle/pedestrian project reporting, and work with districtbicycle/pedestrian coordinators to assemble regional and statewide lists of ongoing and pending

bicycle/pedestrian projects, to be updated regularly with the assistance of local MPOs/RPOs and

other partners

Create statewide standards for addressing bicycle/pedestrian accommodations in the district-leveldesign and review process, and use of the bicycle/pedestrian checklist at the district level

Preparing the Offices operations budget Ensuring that the XXX (Person the Office Director reports to) is kept fully informed on the condition

of the Office and about any trends, events, or emerging issues of significance to the Offices success

Reporting events and activities to PennDOT senior management and elected and appointed officials Representing PennDOT on regional/local events, public consultations, and boards Implementing PennDOTs policies and especially those included in the Smart Transportation Policy

and guidebook

Reviewing and approving all Office reports and presentations Evaluating Bicycle- and Pedestrian-related legislation and applicability to PennDOTs stated policies,

regulations, and projects

Attending a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings3. DIRECTOR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESSpecific responsibilities for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Office Director will also include implementation of

the Office goals listed above. In summary:

In its first year of operations, the PennDOT B/P office shall set measureable goals for:

Reductions in bicycle and pedestrian fatalities

B/P Project Implementation Inventorying existing and prioritizing creation of new local and regional bicycle and pedestrian

plans developed

Inventorying existing and increasing number of government jurisdictions with official completestreets policies

Inventorying existing and proposed regional shared-use path networks and corridors, anddeveloping metrics for measuring impact


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Experience with setting transportation policy and overcoming regulatory and institutional barriers Experience with mapping and advanced GIS Experience with transportation data collection (specifically, bicycle- and pedestrian-data) and

database management

Experience developing local, regional, and statewide bike plans Experience with Complete Street Manual development and Complete Street implementation

projects

Experience with Infrastructure Asset Management, Roadway Management Systems, andTransportation Long-Range Maintenance Strategies

Experience overseeing other Bicycle- and Pedestrian- Offices Experience developing and managing DOT and MPO Long Range Plans and Transportation

Improvement Programs

Experience overseeing funding programs Experience with general PennDOT, DVRPC, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission and other state

MPO policies and procedures

Experience with municipal, county, and other stakeholder coordination

6. GENERAL SKILLS REQUIRED Demonstrated project and/or process management experience, especially in managing multiple

projects, timelines, and priorities simultaneously

Demonstrated experience and success in intra-organizational and/or inter-organizationalcollaboration, consensus building, and team building

Effective and persuasive leadership comfortable with all levels of staff, public and others Proven management skills and ability to manage day-to-day operations Strong written and oral communication skills, including the editing, oversight or preparation of

technical reports, and the presentation of information to government entities and various

committees Strong interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with various officials, staff,

citizens and other customers

Strong organizational skills Ability to understand and manage high-profile, sensitive or controversial political situations Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment within general policy guidelines


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7. SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED Ability to understand complex issues and break them down into more digestible, easier to handle

items

Ability to understand multiple viewpoints and bring negotiations to consensus or consent Ability to understand the relationship among laws, regulations and policies as they apply to

Bicycling and Pedestrian issues

Ability to bridge engineering, planning and policy issues8. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThis position level requires a master's degree in transportation engineering, civil engineering, urban

planning, public administration or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible

experience. At least four years of experience must be in a supervisory capacity. PE and/or AICP

Certification is required, or ability to obtain certification within one year. Preference may be given to

applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum, such as both PE and AICP Certification.

III. PENNDOT DISTRICT BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN OFFICE COORDINATORSJOB DESCRIPTION

The Full-Time District Office B/P Coordinators shall have the following responsibilities:

Review active project designs to ascertain compliance conformity with Bicycle Pedestrian checklistand, where necessary, recommend specific modifications to the project to achieve compliance.

Reviews may involve the review of project plans, meeting with PennDOT Project Managers and staff,

field investigations, determination of local needs and desires based on discussions with local and

county officials and review of local, county and regional land use and/or transportation plans.

Review project proposals during the scope development phase to determine the most appropriateway to address bicycle and pedestrian needs and opportunities. Reviews may involve the review of

project needs statement plans and other background material, site visits, evaluation of local needs

and desires based on discussions with local, county officials and a review of local, county and

regional land use and/or transportation plans.

Review maintenance paving plans in coordination with county and/or municipal planners andengineers and modify them in a timely manner to accommodate bike lanes, wider shoulders,

sidewalks or safer intersections.

Serve as point person for project managers or consultants tasked with coordinating transportationenhancement, transportation alternatives, safe routes to school, ARLE or other grant funded bicycle

/ pedestrian projects.

Track bicycle/pedestrian project submissions under review by District offices to ensure timelycompletion.


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Undertake field investigations to evaluate concerns or potential access and safety problems forbicycle and pedestrian travel, which have been brought to the Districts attention. Prepare needs

statements and other documents.

Assist townships and counties with municipal and county bicycle and pedestrian planning studies;identifying approaches to improving bicycle/pedestrian access and safety in the study area;

developing programmatic solutions and/or capital improvements (project concepts) for enhancing

bicycle and pedestrian access and safety in the community in fulfillment of the plan; work will be

consistent with context sensitive design principles.

Assist counties and municipalities in the development of bicycle and pedestrian plans and maps. Review and revise BicyclePA routes and implement maintenance programs related to the routes. Assist with community outreach activities associated with B/P improvement projects. These tasks

may include meeting material development, educational materials and meeting facilitation with

public officials and community leaders, interest groups and organizations, and other stakeholders.

Develop and present B/P training and technical meeting materials (e.g.power point presentations,informational material, graphics, GIS maps, photographs, handouts, etc.).

Coordinate safety treatment requests as related to Safe Routes to School, TransportationAlternatives, ARLE or other fed/state grants for project funding

Coordinate requests for bicycle and pedestrian treatments including but not limited to: Flashers and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), as related to B/P projects Pedestrian signals Yield to Pedestrian treatments Share the Road and other on-road or trail signage and pavement markings Roadway crossings (including mid-block crossings)

Bike lanes, cycle tracks and side path facilities Trail crossings Right of way entry agreements Sidewalks along state roads

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