What: The Program Associate for Transportation coordinates transportation planning and programming activities on behalf of NWMC members, assists with project management on regional studies, provides assistance to members in preparing transportation grant applications for federal and state programs and acts as a liaison for members to various federal, state, county and regional transportation agencies. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
- Represent the needs of NWMC members to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and other transportation and planning agencies.
- Manage the Surface Transportation Program (STP) for the North Shore Council of Mayors, including oversight of project funding and implementation.
- Monitor transportation programs including the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ), the Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Local Technical Assistance Program and the Community Planning Program to ensure municipal access and understanding.
- Assist with managing various NWMC led planning initiatives, such as the NWMC Bicycle Plan, including consultant hiring, plan development and implementation.
- Disseminate information to NWMC membership via NWMC Transportation Newsletter, weekly briefings and other written and verbal means.
- Prepare agendas and minutes for various committees and task forces.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director, Deputy Director and Transportation Director.