Complete Streets 201: Designing Your Streets for People- Westhampton
Date: 3/25/2025 8:00 AM - 3/25/2025 3:30 PM
Location: Westhampton Public Safety Complex
48 Stage Road
Westhampton, Massachusetts
Capacity:
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Benjamin | City of Agawam |
| Brandon | Town of North Brookfield Downtown Development Committee |
| Caitlin | Town of Southborough |
| Kayla | Town of Westhampton |
| Douglas | Town of Westhampton |
| Benjamin | Town of Plainfield |
| Jonathan | Town of Southwick DPW |
| Raymond | Town of Blandford Highway Department |
| Bill | Town of Westhampton |
| Kris | Town of Leicester |
| Scott | Town of Hadley |
| Christopher | City of Attleboro |
| Paul | Town of Ashfield |
| Randy | Town of North Brookfield |
| Margaret | Town of Worthington Highway |
| Steven | City of Northampton DPW |
| Jesse | Town of Bellingham |
| Greg | Town of Auburn Highway Division |
| Matthew | City of Holyoke |
| Calvin | Town of Orleans |
| Bob | Town of Templeton DPW |
| Maggie | Town of Marblehead |
| Evan | Town of Ashland |
| Emma | Town of Auburn Highway Division |
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.