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Jim Shanman jim@waikmorebikemore.org 320-204-4346 Summary Jim Shanman is a parent and passionate advocate for active transportation who brings to every proj- ect a unique combination of local and regional ex- perience, a focus on SRTS programming and desire for providing top level education experiences.ln- corporates an understanding of how to build bridges between City Hall and School Districts and move projects forward in a collaborative process. And being a League Cycling Instructor (LCI), Jim's teaching experiences underscore Walk'n Rollers' commitment to providing quality education expe- riences in all of Walk'n Rollers' activities. Education Bachelor of Arts Degree, Fine Arts, CSUN, ig8S LCI Certification, March 2o3.2 Comprehensive Bikeway Design i.o Certification, 2016 - Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian inno- vation (ibpi) Experience Executive Director, Walk'n Rollers Since founding Walk'n Rollers in zoio,Jim has led the organization's growth as both a respected partner and community advocate. Walk'n Rollers provides education and encouragement activities in cities throughout Southern California focused on pedestrian and bicycle safety, safe routes to school programming and community engage- ment. Jim combines his enthusiasm with a skill set that includes education, leadership, and commu- nity activism in every project. Utilizing various ac- tivities including Kids Bike Skills Workshops, open streets events, walk audits and more, Walk'n Rollers has worked with government agencies, school districts and urban planning/environmen- tal engineering firms on programs in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. Safe Routes to School Coordinator, Culver City September zoi3.October zozi Developed a city-wide program establishing active transportation as a viable means fort kids to tran- sit to and from and school safely without acar. Established and maintains regular communica- tions with SRTS volunteers, the school district, city staff and school administrators Developing and promoting programs and activi- ties and working with advisory committees as a consistent community voice. Project Lead, Korea Town Block Party Open Streets Event, 2021 Responsible for coordinating all logistics for this one day, two block open streets event, funded through SCAG/OTS. Project Lead, ST SmART Community Event, Sun- land/Tujunga,zozi Responsible for coordinating and hosting student creative visioning projects both online and in -per- son as well as all logistics for this one day commu- nity event. Coordinated Walk'n Rollers -hosted Kids Bike Skills workshop and helmet distribution. Project Coordinator, Inland Empire As part of aSouthern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Go Human project in the In- land Empire (four cities, Summer 20i8), Jim coordi- nated and led a series of community events and Walk Audits focused on building enthusiasm for active transportation and improving conditions around the Metrolink Station in Riverside. Four walking routes and bike routes were selected, scouted and mapped in preparation for the event. Project Lead, Moreno Valley Developed and a local SRTS program that engaged students of all educational levels and the greater community Project Lead, Orange County Pedestrian and Bicy- cle Safety Education Program Responsible for leading a team of staff and volun- teers in pedestrian and bicycle safety encourage- ment programming. Project included leading Bike Education Classes, assisting with LCI Seminar, Leading pedestrian safety outreach and coordi- nating bike helmet and light giveaways. www.walkmorebikemore.org