The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)-sponsored Designing for Pedestrian Safety workshop will be held September 23-24, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Note: The second day of this training overlaps with the Fall TexITE Meeting in Waco.
Location:
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Regional Forum Room
616 Six Flags Dr.
Arlington, TX 76011.
Designing for Pedestrian Safety Workshop (September 23-24) – Flyer
Registration: Seating is limited! Please RSVP to Barb Walsh at bwalsh@nctcog.org or (817) 695-9245. Please indicate requests for vegetarian or other special dietary needs for lunch.
Cost: $10 lunch fee (Payable by cash or check at the door. Checks can be made out to NCTCOG.)
This course is intended to help state and local transportation professionals address pedestrian safety issues through design and engineering solutions. The course is best suited for engineers, planners, traffic safety and enforcement professionals, public health and injury prevention professionals, and decision makers who are seeking ideas and solutions for making changes to the physical environment that improve safety for pedestrians.
Training objectives include:
- Participants will learn that pedestrians belong in all geometric design, operations, and safety considerations.
- Participants will learn the significance of land-use, street connectivity, and site design in helping to make a safer pedestrian environment.
- Participants will understand human behavior issues related to pedestrians and drivers interacting safely and common pedestrian crash types.
- Participants will understand the role that planning and street design play in pedestrian safety.
- Participants will learn effective solutions and best practices in design and operations for pedestrian safety. Specific design and operational issues covered include:
- Sidewalk and walkway design
- Intersection geometry
- Signs, signals, and crosswalks
- Interchange design and alternatives
- Facilities at signalized intersections
- Roundabouts
- Connections to transit
- Road diets and other traffic calming measures
The FHWA document PEDSAFE: Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (available online at http://www.pedbikesafe.org/PEDSAFE/) is used as the primary reference for this course. Additionally, several major engineering-related reference materials and policies are cited.
The second day of the workshop will involve a nearby site visit in Arlington. We recommend participants bring:
- A pair of comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun protection
- Money for eating lunch out
- Hi-viz vests (bright orange or yellow). Participants without access to a vest will be provided with one by NCTCOG. (Limited supply available)
- If you have questions or need additional information regarding the workshop, please contact Daniel Snyder at dsnyder@nctcog.org or 817-608-2394.