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            www.mainedot.gov | www.MaineSafeRoutes.org  
            New Quality Community Program
            The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is pleased to announce its new Quality Community Program, a new name for existing programs you are probably already familiar with, such as Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to School, Small Harbor Improvement Program (SHIP), and various other community programs. The Department has consolidated the former individual applications into a "common" Quality Community Program application to improve overall program and project delivery, as well as to simplify application processes. 

            MaineDOT's Quality Community Program includes federal and state funding opportunities to improve the quality community environment in Maine. This competitive program is intended to improve community transportation related facilities through small harbor improvements, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, safety improvements, environmental improvements, scenic, historic, and other quality community improvements. The application is due Friday, June 6th, 2008 to compete for funding available in fiscal years 2010-2011

            Note: Applications for SHIP will not be due on June 6th this application cycle. The SHIP program is expected to accept applications through this program later in the year (fall or early winter).

            To read the full announcement and download an application, visit:

            http://www.maine.gov/mdot-stage/projects-grant-applications/qcp/index.htm



            Registration Now Open!
            The Built Environment and Physical Activity Conference
            A Walking, Biking, and Active Community Conference
            May 7th, Eastland Park Hotel, Portland
            Featured Speaker:
            Bob Chauncey, National Center for Bicycling and Walking - 
            "The Built Environment: Influencing Physical Activity, Health and Community Vitality"

            Opportunities will be available for participants to explore strategies to improve the built environment to promote physical activity, including biking, walking and trails, funding opportunities and how to conduct walking audits. Rain or shine, bring your walking shoes!

            CEUs will be available for Registered Dietitians, for CHES credit, and for general attendance.

            The conference registration is only $10, and includes lunch! 

            To save on parking fees at the parking garage and for the health of the environment, we encourage you to carpool to Portland if you are coming from out-of-town.

            Click here to download the Conference Brochure

            For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.healthymainepartnerships.org/panp/training.aspx


            Bike to School Week!
            May 5-9, 2008 is Maine Walk and Bike to School Week! 
            We hope you will consider having a walk and bike to school day or days. Over 100 schools participate each May. For those of you who hold one each year, now is the time to sign up and start planning! To participate, communities organize walking school buses, bicycle trains, education about the benefits of walking for health and the environment, and all kind of other outdoor events. There are many ways to celebrate and get kids excited about walking and bicycling to and from school.

            If you need assistance in planning your Walk & Bike to School Program, let us know and we will meet with you and your team.

            You need promotional materials? We have them. We have Colorful Walk & Bike to School Promotion Posters, walking school bus posters, and information on how to get started. 

            Please let us know if you will be hosting an event. Also, let us know what you need for materials and they will be mailed out to you in time for your Walk & Bike to School Program Events. 

            For more information, Contact Denise @ 692-7384 or Saferoutes at BikeMaine.org.


            Walking and Bicycling...
            Fun, Healthy, and Good for the Environment!
            For more information contact:

              Denise Delorie
              Maine Walk and Bike to School Program Assistant
              Bicycle Coalition of Maine
              Tel: 692-7384
              - or -
              Dan Stewart
              MaineDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager
              Tel: 624-3252 

            In this Edition
            >>New Quality Community Program 

            >>The Built Environment and Physical Activity Conference 

            >>Bike to School Week! 
           
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