Complete Streets 201: Designing Your Streets For People - Athol

Date: 10/11/2018 8:30 AM - 10/11/2018 4:00 PM

Location: Athol Public Library
568 Main Street

Athol, Massachusetts

Capacity:

25/25

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Overview

Course Description

This training will provide an in-depth technical review of various Complete Streets design elements.  Attendees will learn:
Benefits of Complete Streets;
Design guidance for people walking, biking, and taking transit;
Methods to balance roadway users and apply flexibility;
Complete Street Funding Program requirements; and
Best practices for public engagement.

The elements discussed will be applied through a site visit (weather permitting) and design exercise. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Hard hats and safety vests will be provided by Baystate Roads. 

Target Audience

The workshop is intended for Engineers, Designers, and Planners who are interested in developing Complete Streets solutions for municipal roadways. Municipal representatives requiring training eligibility for the Complete Streets Funding Program are encouraged to attend. 

8:30 am Registration, 9:00 am Class

These is no cost to attend.

 

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Giovanny Integral S.A (Colombia)
Becky Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC)
Curtis WSP (Boston)
Matthew BSC Group, Inc. (Main Office)
Lauren WSP (Boston)
Dave AECOM
Somaye Green International Affiliates
Nicole Private Citizen
Danah TEC, Inc. (MA)
Matthew Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. (Quincy)
Raymond City of Framingham
Joanna VHB
Tony Benesch
Wing Kimley-Horn and Associates
Katie WSP (Boston)
Natasha City of Newton
Julian University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass)
Kevin Town of Oakham
Lance Town of Sharon
Dick Town of Athol DPW
Peter Town of Sharon
Allison City of Quincy - Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting (TPAL)
Natasha City of Lowell DPW
Kaitlin Town of Maynard
Instructors
  • Michelle Danila
    Complete Streets Engineer at MassDOT
  • Eileen Gunn
    Associate at Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. (Quincy)
  • Conor Semler
    Senior Planner at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
  • Caitlin Tobin
    PE, Senior Engineer at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.