Complete Streets 201: Designing Your Streets For People-Springfield

Date: 6/26/2018 8:30 AM - 6/26/2018 4:00 PM

Location: UMass Center at Springfield, Tower Square
1500 Main Street

Springfield, Massachusetts

Capacity:

15/30



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. 

Each session has a 20 attendee maximum with no walk-ins accepted. 

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.

*This session is open to 2 MassDOT Personnel

Please see the course flyer for additional information.

 

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Christopher MassDOT District 2
Constance Private Citizen
Timothy City of Pittsfield
Charles Town of Chester
Alicia Town of Great Barrington
Jeff Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC)
Ricardo City of Pittsfield
Dan City of Easthampton
Robert
Ed Town of Becket
Kevin Town of Deerfield
Alan Town of Southwick
Steven Town of Belchertown DPW
Chuck Town of Deerfield
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.