Complete Streets 301: Transit Street Design-Virtual Classroom

Date: 9/9/2020 9:00 AM - 9/10/2020 11:00 AM

Location: Virtual


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Capacity:

54/60



Overview

Description:  

This training will provide an overview of street design tools and strategies to support more effective transit systems, and facilitate safe movement for all users of an urban street. Topics will include access to transit through multi-modal networks, transit supportive bus stops, and transit street/intersection design. A hands-on design charrette for a transit corridor.

 

Attendees will receive a link to register via Zoom after registering here. Please register on Zoom to receive the link for this meeting. 

Note: These 300 training series are shorter, topic focused discussions, meant as additional Complete Streets resources.  Alone, this  training does not fulfill the Complete Streets training obligation for eligibility in the Complete Streets Program. 

  


COVID policy update
We are required to consider the safety of our attendees during these virtual classroom trainings. As such, the following policy has been implemented for the safety of all of our participants.
Please remember:
If any participants will be sharing a screen for the coming class, inform the training coordinator, Brenda Codella at bcodella@umass.edu, ahead of time. - UMTC can send circular discs to towns/departments to mark distances, mail masks and trial size hand sanitizers if needed.
There will be a Safety Briefing at the beginning of the training session to announce these protocols, to do our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19.
 
If participants are in the same room:
Participants must be 6’ apart and wearing masks. (UMTC team members have been told to stop a class if they see that these requirements are not being followed)
Virtual meeting video must be turned on when possible to increase interaction, confirm attendance, and encourage social distancing

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 Brenda Codella at bcodella@umass.edu or 413-522-6434 as soon as possible to discuss reasonable accommodations for your access needs.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Cassandra MassDOT
Stephen MassDOT Highway Design
Adriaunna Apex Companies, LLC (Woburn)
Amy Town of Brookline
Benny Apex Companies, LLC
Cameron Jacobs
Constance Private Citizen
Dave AECOM
David Watson Active, LLC
Elizabeth City of Lowell
Emily MassDOT Safe Routes to School Program
Grace MA Commission for the Blind (MCB)
Jason Town of Milford (NH)
Jill The Carroll Center
Jonathan MDM Transportation Consultants
Justin Tighe & Bond (Westfield)
Karalyn Sasaki
Michael MA Commission for the Blind (MCB)
Raymond AECOM
Richard Jacobs
Soni Tetra Tech, Inc.
Steve Apex Companies, LLC (Woburn)
Steven City of Lone Tree (CO)
Steven Sasaki Associates
Tyler Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. (Boston)
Wing McFarland Johnson
Abateneh
Albert Massachusetts Port Authority (MassPort)
Alfredo City of Newton
Bob Town of Templeton DPW
Brian City of Worcester
Chavella Consult LeLa
Cindy MA Commission for the Blind (MCB)
Dawn MassDOT
Franklin North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
Glenn Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Jeffrey City of Cambridge
Jennifer City of New Bedford Planning Department
John Town of Lexington DPW
Kathy Brockton Area Transit Authority (BAT)
Laurie Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC)
Mary Boston Region MPO
Meg AER Environmental Access Committee
Paul Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC)
Rik Town of Provincetown
Seth Boston Region MPO
Sheila Town of Wellesley
Tanya Vermont Agency of Transportation (DOT)
Tom Town of Dennis
Viola City of Somerville
Instructors
  • Conor Semler
    Principal Planner at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
  • Caitlin Tobin
    PE, Senior Engineer at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.