Complete Streets 304: Traffic Calming Design Newton

Date: 10/11/2023 8:30 AM - 10/11/2023 12:00 PM

Location: Mount Ida Campus
100 Carlson Ave

Newton, Massachusetts

Capacity:

25/35



Overview

Course Description:
This training will focus on traffic calming design principles and techniques. Traffic calming treatments are roadway changes that encourage slower vehicle speeds and increase driver attentiveness, which can enhance comfort and safety for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The workshop will include a detailed look at Boston’s Slow Street Program and a hands-on design exercise on a practice corridor to apply tools learned.

Instructor(s):
Conor Semler and Alexandra Jahnle

Limited to 5 MassDOT Personnel 

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 email Caitlin Rachmaciej (crachmaciej@umass.edu or call 413-230-9517 at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Kimberly Nitsch Engineering
Nijdeh SLR Consulting (CT)
Jose GM2 Associates, Inc.
Sam Jacobs
Wing McFarland Johnson
Kyle GPI (MA)
Olivia Town of Natick
Sky Town of Milton
Derek Town of Needham
John Town of Natick
Robert Town of Natick DPW
Sam Town of Brookline
Marina Town of Milton
Jonathan SRPEDD
Morgan Town of Natick
Jeff Town of Natick
Amy Town of Brookline
Sristhi Town of Bridgewater
Todd City of Worcester
Dan Town of Brookline
Zeke City of Watertown Community Development and Planning
Sheila Town of Lexington
William Town of Wakefield DPW
Ardian Town of Needham DPW
Timothy Town of Wakefield DPW
Instructors
  • Conor Semler
    Principal Planner at Kittelson & Associates, Inc.