Complete Streets 201: Designing Your Streets For People - Worcester

Date: 9/21/2023 9:00 AM - 9/21/2023 4:30 PM

Location: MassDOT District 3 Highway Offices
499 Plantation Street

Worcester, Massachusetts

Capacity:

34/35



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. 

8:45 am Registration, 9:00 am Class

There is no cost to attend.

 
 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Kwame WSP (MA)
Jessica VHB - Worcester
Emma GPI (NH)
Emily BETA Group, Inc.
Scott City of Worcester, Dept of Transportation & Mobility
Nijdeh SLR Consulting
Benjamin GPI (NH)
Jose GM2 Associates, Inc.
Cynthia Howard Stein Hudson, Boston (HSH)
Michael Town of East Brookfield
Adriana GPI (NH)
Katie Town of Southbridge
Shawn Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC)
Jack Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)
Craig Town of Williamstown DPW
Tony Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC)
William Town of Savoy
Jasmin Town of Lancaster
Douglas Town of Westhampton
Betsy City of Worcester, Dept of Transportation & Mobility
Adam City of New Bedford
Sristhi Town of Bridgewater
Elizabeth Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC)
Daniel Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC)
Leslie City of Worcester DPW & Parks
Pedro City of Worcester, Dept of Transportation & Mobility
Joyia Cape Cod Commission (CCC)
Joyia Cape Cod Commission (CCC)
Dennis City of New Bedford
Will Central Mass Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)
Mary City of Worcester, Dept of Transportation & Mobility
Afriany City of Worcester, Dept of Transportation & Mobility
Jonah Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC)
Jack City of Malden
Jane Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission