Complete Streets 302: Safety Countermeasures- Westhampton

Date: 3/26/2025 8:30 AM - 3/26/2025 12:00 PM

Location: Westhampton Public Safety Complex
48 Stage Road

Westhampton, Massachusetts

Capacity:

23/25



Overview

Course Description 
 
This training will help professionals better understand what is a holistic approach to implementing safety countermeasures along complete streets. The course will review common countermeasures, the appropriate contexts where countermeasures can be most effective, and give an overview of current safety manuals and research. How to fund a safety project will also be discussed.
 
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.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Zac The Engineering Corporation (TEC)
Jonathan Pare Corporation (RI)
Johnson TEC, Inc. (Worcester MA)
Deborah HDR
Julianne Green International Affiliates
Mark AAA Northeast (Southern New England) (RI)
George SICK, Inc. (MN)
Benjamin City of Agawam
Audrey Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)
Luis Town of Longmeadow DPW
Jack Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)
Douglas Town of Westhampton
Miira City of Holyoke
Ryan Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC)
Bill Town of Westhampton
John City of Haverhill
Steven City of Northampton DPW
Erica Town of Whately
Nicholas Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC)
Matthew City of Holyoke
Andrew Town of Shrewsbury
Emma Town of Auburn Highway Division
Adam Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)
Instructors
  • Elizabeth Flanagan
    at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
    Elizabeth is a skilled transportation planner and community engagement specialist with a strong background in working with communities to implement complete streets principles. Her experience is built on her understanding of the relationships between active transportation infrastructure and community impacts. Elizabeth enjoys problem solving and seeks to incorporate sustainability and equity into all angles of transportation. Her experience includes parking management studies, bike and pedestrian safety analyses, bicycle and pedestrian level of comfort and network analyses, and using GIS analysis to assess complex questions.
  • Conor Semler
    Principal 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.