Christopher Douwes is a Community Planner with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in Washington DC. He has managed the Recreational Trails Program since 1992, Transportation Enhancement / Transportation Alternatives since 2003, and has assisted with Bicycle and Pedestrian Activities since 1992. He manages contracts and cooperative agreements for research, technology development, technical assistance, and training for trail-related activities. Christopher received his Masters of Science in Transportation from Northwestern University in 1990.