Complete Streets 303: Bicycle Pedestrian Network Planning- Worcester
Date: 7/9/2025 8:30 AM - 7/9/2025 12:00 PM
Location: MassDOT District 3 Headquarters
499 Plantation Street
Worcester, Massachusetts
Capacity:
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Overview
Course Description:
Building a robust bicycle and pedestrian network is key for a healthy community. So why is it when communities invest political and financial capital in some infrastructure, they still end up facing criticism that “no one uses it”? The most basic condition for people to walk and bike is they need to feel safe and they need to feel safe for the entire trip. This is where network planning is critical and why orphaned facilities fail to invoke serious mode shifts. This training will walk through the fundamentals of network planning for bicyclist and pedestrians and how it can help prioritize resources where the highest return can be created. The half-day training will include a presentation followed by an interactive network planning exercise in the classroom.
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 |
|---|---|
| Matthew | MassDOT District 5 |
| Elijah | MassDOT District 5 |
| Derek | MassDOT |
| Samuel | MassDOT District 5 |
| Adam | MassDOT District 5 |
| Zac | The Engineering Corporation (TEC) |
| Johnson | TEC, Inc. (Worcester MA) |
| John | TEC Inc |
| Timothy | Ocean State Signal Co. (RI) |
| Mia | Apex Companies, LLC |
| Kristen | Town of Westborough |
| Dan | SRPEDD |
| Tyler | Town of Needham |
| Betsy | City of Worcester Dept. of Transportation & Mobility |
| Jonathan | SRPEDD |
| Morgan | Town of Natick |
| Jennifer | Town of East Bridgewater DPW |
| Nathaniel | Clark University |
| Kavya | City of Lowell |
| Marjorie | Town of Leverett |
| Zeke | City of Watertown Community Development and Planning |
| Daniel | Town of Brookline |
| Brian | City of Worcester |
| Steven | City of Northampton DPW |
| Kerry | Town of Hopkinton |
| William | Town of Wakefield DPW |
| Jennifer | City of Boston |
| Jake | Town of Brookline |
| Pedro | City of Worcester Dept. of Transportation & Mobility |
| James | City of Malden |
| Mary | City of Worcester Dept. of Transportation & Mobility |
| Afriany | City of Worcester Dept. of Transportation & Mobility |
| Timothy | Town of Wakefield DPW |
| Adam | Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) |
| Caleb | Town of Burlington |
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.