Municipalities throughout Massachusetts are exploring ways to provide for walkers and cyclists and are establishing new facilities for these active modes that improve safety and attract new users. This one-day tour will present participants with training in the following areas: Review of basic pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure to establish a common vocabulary On-site examination of pedestrian and bicycle facilities that encourage safe walking and bicycling while benefiting all users of the same street corridor. Summary of pedestrian/bicycle improvement implementation process for each facility, including average improvement costs for pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Identification of successful designs and discussion of reasons for their success

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