Complete Streets 201: Designing Your Streets For People (Virtual)

Date: 10/19/2021 9:30 AM - 10/20/2021 11:30 AM

Location: Virtual


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Capacity:

55/60



Overview

Course Description
 
This virtual live instructor led training will provide an in-depth technical review of various Complete Streets design elements in rural and suburban contexts.  Attendees will learn:
• Benefits of Complete Streets in rural communities;
• 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 course will be held over two, 2.5 hour sessions held on back-to-back days. The elements discussed will be applied through a design exercise, that will include a 30 minute homework assignment between the first and second day. The following will be covered each day:

Day 1/Session 1:
• Introductions
• What is complete streets?
• Overview of MassDOT’s Complete Streets Funding Program
• Designing for Walking
• Designing for Biking
• Introduce Homework: Design Exercise

Day 2/Session 2:
• Signal Design
• Review Design Homework activity (Virtual group activity) • Public Engagement • Wrap up/Course Survey

Target Audience

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

Each session has a 50 attendee maximum. 

Attendees will receive links to the class after registering for the course. You will receive a confirmation email with additional information. Please contact Brenda Codella at bcodella@umass.edu if you did not.

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. 

Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please contact Stephanie Cottrell at scottrell@umass.edu or 413-800-2655 as soon as possible to discuss reasonable accommodations for your access needs.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Douglas MassDOT
Maximilian MassDOT
Amber MassDOT
Connor Fuss & O'Neill Inc. (Springfield)
Matthew
Victoria Rochester
Kevin Town of Oxford
Thomas T.Y. Lin International
john
Sid Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (MA)
Michael WSP (MA)
Robert Town of Hampden
Karen Michael Baker International (CT)
Christian AECOM
Shania The Engineering Corporation
Kara Town of Chilmark Conservation Commission
Jessica South Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council, Inc.
Peter Howard Stein Hudson, Boston (HSH)
Kortni
Gary City of Attleboro
Elika Town of Weston
Jessica Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Sara SRPEDD
Tim Town of Chilmark
Christine NYSDOT Region 1 Operations
Christopher Town of Andover
Michelle Town of Royalston DPW
Paul Town of Boylston
Dan MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (Boston)
Nancy Town of Rochester
Michele Town of Leyden
Jonathan Town of Southwick DPW
Inbal The University of Kansas
Karen City of Concord (NH)
Kathy Town of Northborough
Todd City of Worcester
Alison Town of Chilmark
Mark Town of Hampden Highway Department
Daniel Town of Monson
Frederic Town of Northborough
Tiger Town of New Canaan (CT)
Dan Town of Brookline
Jeff Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC)
John Town of Gill
Evan Cape Cod Commission (CCC)
Keith
Chris Town of Boxford
Jerome The University of Kansas
Nicholas New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT)
William Town of Brookline
Thaddeus Town of Provincetown
Amber Department of Veterans Affairs
Jordan Town of Watertown
Rob Town of Ware
Instructors
  • Conor Semler
    Senior Planner at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
  • Caitlin Tobin
    PE, Senior Engineer at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.