Complete Streets 201: Designing Your Streets For People-Boston

Date: 6/22/2018 8:30 AM - 6/22/2018 4:00 PM

Location: MassDOT District 6 Highway Office
185 Kneeland Street

Boston, Massachusetts

Capacity:

19/30



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. 

8:30 am Registration, 9:00 am Class

These is no cost to attend.

*This session is open to 2 MassDOT Personnel

Please see the course flyer for additional information.

 

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Patrick MassRIDES
Zach MassDOT
Eindra TEC, Inc. (MA)
Sarah WSP (Boston)
Andrew WSP (Boston)
Lewis WSP (Boston)
Eric TEC, Inc. (NH)
Jared BSC Group, Inc. (Main Office)
Rik Town of Provincetown
Christopher City of Quincy
Nicole City of Boston Elderly Commission
Wayne Town of Arlington
Nicholas City of Salem
Todd City of Worcester
Sarah City of Boston
QinRui Town of Acton
Charlie Town of Lynnfield
Jong Wai Northern Middlesex Council of Governments
Instructors
  • Michelle Danila
    Complete Streets Engineer at MassDOT
  • Eileen Gunn
    Associate at Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. (Quincy)
  • Conor Semler
    Senior Planner at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
  • Caitlin Tobin
    PE, Senior Engineer at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.