National Transit Institute, Attn: Neal Denno, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 120 Albany Street, Suite 705, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

U -- METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Sol. FPR-94-MM-05. Due 062795. Contact Person: Neal Denno, (908) 932-1700. Invitation to Bid. Development and delivery of a national educational program entitled Introducction to Metropolitan Transportation Planning for professionals and decisonmakers covering the metropolitatn transportation planning and programming process. The Request for Proposals (RFP) calls for development of two distinct educational programs that will assist participants in the metropolitan planning process in seizing the opportunity provided under ISTEA to enhance metropolitan transportation planning, programming, and decision making. One program will be targeted to professional staff at all levels and at a variety of agencies particpating in the metropolitan transportation planning and programming process in different ways. The other program will be targeted to decision makers involved in the metropolitan transportation planning and programming process both directly and indirectly. The programs will clearly explain the planning process, the process participants, their respective roles and responsibilites, and the way in which good planning practice will assist participants in fulfilling their responsibilities. To obtain a copy of the complete RFP, send a written request on organization letterhead to the National Transit Institute at the above address. All proposers MUST request an original RFP in order to be eligible to submit a proposal. Requests must be received by May 15, 1995. RFPs will be mailed by first class surface mail no later than May 31 with proposals due June 27. RFPs will not be faxed. Express mail is at the requestor's expense. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are strongly encouraged to apply. (114)

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