Compete Streets 301: Transit Street Design - Newton
Date: 6/27/2024 8:30 AM - 6/27/2024 12:00 PM
Location: Mount Ida Campus
100 Carlson Avenue
Newton, Massachusetts
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Overview
Course Description:
This training will provide an overview of street design tools and strategies to support more effective transit systems and facilitate safe movement for all users of an urban street. Topics will include access to transit through multi-modal networks, transit supportive bus stops, and transit street/intersection design. The course will include a hands-on design exercise for a transit corridor.
8:45 am Registration, 9:00 am Class
There is no cost 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 Caitlin Rachmaciej at crachmaciej@umass.edu or 413-230-9517 at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.
Also, if you have any dietary restrictions, please inform Caitlin Rachmaciej at least 10 days prior to the event.
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If you are having trouble registering, please email admin@umasstransportationcenter.org or call (413) 545-2604 for assistance.
Please be advised, cancellations must be received no later than 7 days prior to the class, or the registration fee will not be refunded.
Attendees
| First Name | Affiliation |
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| Edward | City of Cambridge DPW |
| Tyler | Town of Watertown |
| Morgan | Town of Natick |
| Adam | Town of Watertown DPW |
| Kevin | Town of Watertown |
Instructors
- Conor Semler
Senior Planner at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Conor draws on his experience in urban planning, traffic engineering, and technical research in complete streets design. Conor is highly regarded for his ability to leverage transportation design to create livable and healthy communities. His focus is on improving conditions for walking and bicycling through better evaluation and design. Conor is a national leader in the planning and design of innovative bicycle facilities. He was involved in the development of both the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide and the FHWA Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide.
- Caitlin Tobin
PE, Senior Engineer at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
With over 10 years of multimodal planning, design, and problem-solving under her belt, Caitlin Tobin has gained strong management and organizational skills through leading multi-million dollar active transportation initiatives. She has a proven ability to anticipate public concerns, use collaborative problem-solving techniques to resolve challenges, and balance project and public needs. Her experience includes a variety of multimodal planning and design projects across seven states and over 50 jurisdictions.