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Planning and Design Safer Roads for Pedestrians and Cyclists

7.5 Professional Development Hours

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

  • Develop a comprehensive approach to planning and designing safer roads for pedestrians and cyclists.
  • Apply fundamental principles and strategies of active transportation planning and design for diverse communities.
  • Conduct facility analyses, including critical infrastructure design and resolution of geometric challenges.
  • Utilize data collection, safety audits, and Vision Zero principles to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.
  • Implement design techniques that create safer, more accessible transportation networks and facilities.

Description
Explore advanced techniques and contemporary best practices for designing and planning safer roads for pedestrians and cyclists. Led by an experienced professional, this course will equip you with the knowledge to transform the safety and accessibility of active transportation networks. You'll dive into active transportation principles, understanding the benefits and challenges of designing for diverse populations in urban and suburban environments.

Through in-depth analysis and case studies, you’ll learn how to assess facility needs, perform safety audits, and apply Vision Zero principles to your planning process. The course emphasizes the connection between land use and transportation planning, providing insights into accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, data collection, and facility development strategies. You'll also gain a comprehensive understanding of pedestrian and cyclist demand, supply planning, and the phased implementation of projects.

By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the tools to design and implement safer pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, evaluate their effectiveness, and adapt them to evolving community needs. Readings and resources will ensure you have a deep well of knowledge to apply to real-world scenarios.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals involved in planning, designing, and implementing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. It is especially beneficial for urban and transportation planners managing active transportation networks, and municipal engineers responsible for the design and maintenance of safe infrastructure. Supervisors and managers overseeing transportation systems will gain valuable insights to enhance network safety, efficiency, and accessibility.

Construction managers working on pedestrian and bicycle facilities will benefit from exposure to best practices and design standards that ensure user safety and longevity. Educators, students, consultants, and researchers in related fields will also find the course useful, gaining both foundational knowledge and advanced strategies to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Upon completing this course, participants will be better prepared to measure, justify, and advocate for pedestrian and bicycle improvements. This will empower them to effectively engage with local authorities, officials, and communities in developing safer, active transportation systems.

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Course Rating
4.3 out of 5

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SCHEDULED OFFERINGS

This course is currently scheduled on the following date. Click to learn even more details about this offering.

Online, 4/1/2025

COURSE CREDIT

Almost all of EPIC's courses offer :

  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and
  • Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

These course credits will help attendees earn training requirements for their associations or provincial governing bodies.

ON-SITE TRAINING
This course can be customized and delivered to a group at your facility saving time and money.
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