Complete Streets 201: Designing Your Streets For People-Virtual Classroom

Date: 3/9/2022 9:00 AM - 3/10/2022 11:00 AM

Location: Virtual


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Capacity:

56/60



Overview

Course Description
 

This virtual live instructor led training will begin with an overview of the MassDOT funding program's operation and a tutorial of the online Portal, where all program interactions take place. Afterwards, the course will provide an in-depth technical review of various Complete Streets design elements in rural and suburban contexts.  Attendees will learn:
* Benefits of Complete Streets in rural communities;
* 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 course will be held over two, 2.5 hour sessions held on back-to-back days. The elements discussed will be applied through a design exercise, that will include a 30 minute homework assignment between the first and second day. The following will be covered each day:
 
Day 1/Session 1:
* Introductions
* What is complete streets?
* Overview of MassDOT's Complete Streets Funding Program and Portal
* Designing for Walking
* Designing for Biking
* Introduce Homework: Design Exercise
 
Day 2/Session 2:
* Signal Design
* Review Design Homework activity (Virtual group activity) * Public Engagement * Wrap up/Course Survey
 
Target Audience

 
The workshop is intended for Engineers, Designers, Planners, and other municipal staff who are interested in developing Complete Streets solutions for municipal roadways, particularly in rural communities. Municipal representatives requiring training eligibility for the Complete Streets Funding Program are encouraged to attend.

Each session has a 50 attendee maximum. 

Attendees will receive links to the class after registering for the course. You will receive a confirmation email with additional information. Please contact Brenda Codella at bcodella@umass.edu if you did not.

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 Stephanie Cottrell at scottrell@umass.edu or 413-800-2655 as soon as possible to discuss reasonable accommodations for your access needs.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Edward MassDOT
Cassandra MassDOT
Noah Tufts University
LaRay Edgewater Neighborhood Association
Robert Town of West Springfield DPW
Erwin Tufts University
Marina Tufts University
Kenneth Private Citizen
Lynn Softek Services, Inc.
Aleksandar VHB
Rachel Massachusetts Safe Routes to School
Carly HDR Engineering Inc.
Soni Tetra Tech, Inc.
Chris Town of Randolph DPW
Alexis Gill Engineering
Robert Town of Millis
John City of Malden
Daniel
Jose Town of Wellesley DPW
Matthew Town of Douglas
Ann Marie Town of Bedford
Debbie Town of Dennis
Christine NYSDOT Region 1 Operations
Joseph Town of Concord
Christopher Town of Andover
jianxin NYSDOT
Paul Town of Boylston
Kevin Town of Oxford
Peter New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT)
Christopher Town of Blandford
Jesse Town of West Springfield
Gary Town of Newington (CT)
John Town of Douglas Fire Department
Terry Town of Bedford Bicycle Advisory Committee
Julianne SRPEDD
Sean SRPEDD
Craig Town of Stoughton
James Town of Marshfield DPW
Craig Town of Bedford Bicycle Advisory Committee
Mary Boston Region MPO
Connor Town of West Springfield DPW Engineering Division
Elizabeth City of Northampton
Thomas Town of Marshfield
Jorman City of Chelsea
Bernardo Town of Wellesley DPW
Sarah Central Mass Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)
Jeremy Town of Warren
Diane City of Easthampton
Yaser City of Cambridge DPW
Christopher NYSDOT
Marc Town of Stoughton
Alexandra NYSDOT Region 1 Operations
Nina Central Mass Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)
Jon-Eric City of Newburyport
Chris Town of Dennis
Instructors
  • Cassandra Gascon
    Deputy Chief Administrative Officer at MassDOT
  • Conor Semler
    Senior Planner at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
    Conor is an complete streets planner with Kittelson & Associates, Inc in Boston. Conor draws on his experience in urban planning, traffic engineering, and technical research in complete streets design to improve conditions for walking and bicycling. Conor is a national leader in the planning and design of innovative bicycle facilities, and 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.