Complete Streets 201: Designing Your Streets For People - Worcester

Date: 9/21/2023 9:00 AM - 9/21/2023 4:30 PM

Location: MassDOT District 3 Highway Offices
499 Plantation Street

Worcester, Massachusetts

Capacity:

34/35



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. 

8:45 am Registration, 9:00 am Class

There is no cost to attend.

 
 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Adriana GPI (Greenman Pedersen, Inc.) (Boston, MA)
Benjamin GPI (Greenman Pedersen, Inc.) (Wilmington, MA)
Cynthia MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (Boston)
Emily BETA Group, Inc. (MA)
Emma Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Jessica VHB
Jose GM2 Associates, Inc.
Katie Town of Southbridge
Kwame WSP (MA)
Michael Town of East Brookfield
Nijdeh SLR Consulting (CT)
Scott City of Worcester Dept. of Transportation & Mobility
Adam City of New Bedford
Afriany City of Worcester Dept. of Transportation & Mobility
Betsy City of Worcester Dept. of Transportation & Mobility
Craig Town of Williamstown DPW
Daniel Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC)
Dennis City of New Bedford
Douglas Town of Westhampton
Elizabeth Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC)
Jack City of Malden
Jack Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)
Jane Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)
Jasmin Town of Lancaster
Jonah
Joyia Cape Cod Commission (CCC)
Joyia Cape Cod Commission (CCC)
Leslie City of Worcester DPW & Parks
Mary City of Worcester Dept. of Transportation & Mobility
Pedro City of Worcester Dept. of Transportation & Mobility
Shawn Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC)
Sristhi Town of Bridgewater
Tony Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC)
Will Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)
William Town of Savoy