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:

17/25



Overview

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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.

Registration
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MassDOT
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MassDOT (Limit 5 attendees)

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FHWA
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Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Brandon Town of North Brookfield Downtown Development Committee
Caitlin Town of Southborough
Kayla Town of Westhampton
Douglas Town of Westhampton
Jonathan Town of Southwick DPW
Bill Town of Westhampton
Kate Town of Wenham
Scott Town of Hadley
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
Maggie Town of Marblehead
Evan Town of Ashland
Emma Town of Auburn Highway Division
Instructors
  • 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. 
  • Caitlin Tobin
    PE, Senior Engineer at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
    With over 10 years of multimodal planning, design, and problem-solving under her belt, Caitlin Tobin has gained strong management and organizational skills through leading multi-million dollar active transportation initiatives. She has a proven ability to anticipate public concerns, use collaborative problem-solving techniques to resolve challenges, and balance project and public needs. Her experience includes a variety of multimodal planning and design projects across seven states and over 50 jurisdictions.