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Fairfax announces bike position opening

When Jeff Hermann of the FFX Co Bicycle Program left his position in July 2011, it was not filled and has been vacant since. We're glad to see that the County recently advertised the position. We're especially pleased with this Special Requirement: "Ability to ride a bicycle and possess basic understanding of bicycle equipment, operations, and repairs."

Jeff did great work on the Tysons Bicycle Master Plan but since he left the plan has been sitting on the shelf. Filling the position will go a long way toward reviving the Bicycle Program and getting the Tysons and soon to be completed Countywide Bicycle Master Plan approved and implemented. While the job duties include working on pedestrian, transit and road projects, we're hoping a large part of the job will be with the Bicycle Program.

If you or someone you know is interested in the position, the closing date is May 18. See the full job description.

Labels: bicycle program, jeff hermann, tysons bike plan

posted by Bruce Wright at 10:49 AM permalink

 

Changes in Fairfax bike program

We just learned this week the Jeff Hermann of the Fairfax Co bike program is leaving. Jeff has done great work over the past several years on behalf of cyclists in the county. He works with the bicycle program manager, Charlie Strunk, to implement the bike program. He was the leader of the Tysons Bicycle Master Plan process and was leading the countywide planning effort.

Jeff has accepted a new position with the Fairfax DOT Site Analysis Section, which means he'll be reviewing new development applications to ensure they comply with county regulations. Jeff will be greatly missed. He was dedicated to the job and was an active cyclist who knew about cyclists' concerns firsthand. He also did an excellent job overseeing the bicycle master planning process.

The good news is that he will bring that understanding of bicycling issues to his new job, ensuring that bicycle facilities are included in new develop projects that he reviews, which include those in the Tysons area. Good luck to Jeff in his new job.

We've heard that his position will be announced soon.

Labels: bicycle program, jeff hermann

posted by Bruce Wright at 2:10 PM permalink