PRESS RELEASE: Missourian Larry Frevert named President of American Public Works

PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
10/9/2007

Contact:
Brent Hugh, Executive Director
Missouri Bicycle Federation, Inc.
5916 Arlington Ave
Raytown, MO 64133
816-695-6736 director@mobikefed.org


Missourian Larry Frevert has been named president of the American Public Works Association.
Frevert known as a supporter of better bicycling and walking infrastructure in Missouri

While Frevert was in the Kansas City, Missouri, Public Works Department, he was one of the main forces behind the "BikeKC" plan.

For that work, Frevert was given the issouri Bicycle Federation's prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
"There couldn't have been a better choice to lead the APWA," said Missouri Bicycle Federation Executive Director Brent Hugh. "Public Works departments across the U.S. still have a long way to go in meeting the transportation needs of all citizens, including those who walk, bicycle, use transit, or are disabled."

"No one is better suited to help move the APWA in the right direction than Larry."

Frevert currently works in the Kansas City office of HDR, an employee-owned architectural, engineering and consulting firm. Before joining HDR, Frevert served 19 years in various positions with the city of Kansas City, Mo., including assistant director for engineering in the Parks and Recreation Department and deputy and acting public works director for the Public Works Department. He also served 17 years with the Missouri Department of Transportation.

A member of APWA for more than 20 years, Frevert is past president of the Kansas City metro chapter. He has held various positions on the local and national levels, including serving on the APWA board of directors as national treasurer and director-at-large for facilities and fleet services.

More About Frevert's MoBikeFed Lifetime Achievement Award:
http://mobikefed.org/2005/04/missouri-bicycling-lifetime.php

About APWA:
The American Public Works Association (www.apwa.net) is a not-for-profit, international organization of more than 28,000 members involved in the field of public works. Originally chartered in 1937, APWA serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge. With 67 chapters throughout North America, APWA is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and has an office in Washington, D.C.

About MoBikeFed:
The Missouri Bicycle Federation, founded in 1994, represents the interests of bicyclists, walkers, runners, and trail users throughout Missouri. Through its network of affiliated clubs and groups, MoBikeFed represents over 15,000 Missouri citizens. Find out more or join the federation at MoBikeFed.org


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