About this role
Salary Range: $49,001.94 - $73,985.60
Works under the general direction of the Bikeway and Pedestrian Programs Manager to assist in the planning and coordination of Bicycle and Pedestrian objectives and safety programs. Assists in the development of design standards for Bicycle and Pedestrian infrastructure and Traffic Control Devices. Coordinates grant applications and assists in the management of grant funded projects. Research, reviews, and recommends policies related to bicycle and pedestrian safety. Coordinates bicycle and pedestrian planning efforts with various organizations such as the Office of Planning and Development and the Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization. Assists with public communication related to Bicycle and Pedestrian projects and initiatives. Attends various public/community meetings to communicate Bicycle and Pedestrian initiatives to citizens and community leaders. Implements GIS applications usage to update the City’s Bicycle Network and to analyze data. Prepares studies and reports as needed. Reviews plans for Bicycle and Pedestrian infrastructure projects and makes recommendations to internal Engineering staff and Consultants. Prepares and delivers reports and presentations to further public relations objectives. Conducts site investigations, which includes riding the bike routes, throughout the Memphis area. Utilizes principles of community development, transportation planning, and traffic calming to assess and evaluate conditions and levels of bicycling and walking and makes recommendations for the best location to implement bike routes which will most effectively increase bicycling and pedestrian travel. Plans, prioritizes, and recommends funding of projects for the City Capital Improvement Plan and MPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan, and MPO Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan. Implements, identify, and advocate bicycle and pedestrian friendly policies existing in federal, state and local programs. Develops curriculums, promotional materials, and training/public education programs to be used to communicate the benefits of non-motorized travel. Coordinates the operations of the City’s Shared Mobility Program.
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About City of Memphis
Memphis is more than the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock n’ roll: It’s a great place to build your career as you work for the city you know and love! Over 8,000 city employees are doing their part to make Memphis a model city for the 21st century. Are you ready to join the ranks?
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What you'll do
- The Bikeway Pedestrian Coordinator assists in planning and coordinating bicycle and pedestrian safety programs and infrastructure. They also manage grant applications and public communication related to these initiatives.
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