Complete Streets 201: Designing Your Streets For People-Greenfield

Date: 5/15/2019 8:00 AM - 5/15/2019 4:30 PM

Location: FRCOG- John Oliver Transportation Center
12 Olive Street

Greenfield, Massachusetts

Capacity:

24/30



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 30 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. 

7:45 am Registration, 8:00 am Class

These is no cost to attend.

 

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Laura MassDOT District 2
Donald Town of Dudley Town Planner
John Town of North Brookfield Downtown Development Committee
Sheila Town of North Brookfield Downtown Development Committee
Van VHB
Adam City of New Bedford
Beth Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)
Bethany Town of East Longmeadow
Billy MA Water Resources Authority MWRA (Southborough)
Brian City of Worcester
Christopher Town of Somerset
Constance Private Citizen
Faye Town of Hardwick
Hector City of Springfield
Jeff Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC)
Jeffrey Town of Scituate
Jennifer Town of Lincoln
Martin Town of Hardwick
Stephanie City of New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Thomas Town of East Longmeadow
Tonya Town of Wilbraham DPW
William Town of Wilbraham
Instructors
  • Michelle Danila
    Complete Streets Engineer at MassDOT
  • Eileen Gunn
    Associate at Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. (Quincy)
  • Conor Semler
    Principal Planner at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
  • Caitlin Tobin
    PE, Senior Engineer at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.