Complete Streets 201: Designing Your Streets For People - Athol

Date: 10/11/2018 8:30 AM - 10/11/2018 4:00 PM

Location: Athol Public Library
568 Main Street

Athol, Massachusetts

Capacity:

25/25

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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.

 

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Becky Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC)
Curtis WSP (MA)
Danah TEC, Inc. (Lawrence MA)
Dave AECOM
Giovanny Integral S.A (Colombia)
Joanna VHB
Katie WSP (MA)
Lauren WSP (MA)
Matthew BSC Group, Inc. (Main Office)
Matthew Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. (Quincy)
Nicole Private Citizen
Somaye STV Group
Tony Benesch (MA)
Wing McFarland Johnson
Allison City of Quincy - Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting (TPAL)
Dick Town of Athol DPW
Julian University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass)
Kaitlin City of Fall River
Lance Town of Sharon
Natasha City of Lowell DPW
Natasha City of Newton
Peter Town of Sharon
Instructors
  • Michelle Danila
    Complete Streets Engineer at MassDOT
  • Eileen Gunn
    Associate at Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. (Quincy)
  • Conor Semler
    Principal Planner at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
  • Caitlin Tobin
    PE, Senior Engineer at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.