This summer the Northwest Health Foundation informed the BTA that it would be supporting our initiative to expand biking and walking advocacy to local communities with an $82,000 two-year grant.
This grant will help fund a new BTA advocacy position. This statewide advocate will develop partnerships with state- and community-based health organizations, engage four local communities in active transportation initiatives, and reach out to places and people that currently have poor access to active transportation options. The ultimate goal of the project is to raise the level of funding for active transportation around Oregon state so that every community, large or small, sees an improvement in the safety and attractiveness of walking and bicycling.
If this kind of work is exciting to you and you would be interested in joining the BTA’s advocacy team, consider applying! Download the job announcement to learn more. (We will ask you to fill out a BTA Application Form as well.)
We are very excited to launch this new project and bring on a new team member to do it, and we’re grateful for and inspired by NWHF’s support.
