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Once again in 2021, the Maryland Department of Planning is collaborating with Maryland Department of Transportation to host a series of WALKTOBER Walkinars spotlighting pedestrian safety, health and commuting options, and Maryland’s walk programs and initiatives.
Please join us every Thursday morning in October as some of the leading walk experts in Maryland and the nation look at how we can improve the walkability of our communities.
You can register via the links below. Please share with your colleagues, neighbors and community organizations that can benefit from these programs.
More information about WALKTOBER is available at https://mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=136
Once again in 2021, the Maryland Department of Planning is collaborating with Maryland Department of Transportation to host a series of WALKTOBER Walkinars spotlighting pedestrian safety, health and commuting options, and Maryland’s walk programs and initiatives.
Please join us every Thursday morning in October as some of the leading walk experts in Maryland and the nation look at how we can improve the walkability of our communities.
You can register via the links below. Please share with your colleagues, neighbors and community organizations that can benefit from these programs.
More information about WALKTOBER is available at https://mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=136
Participants of these live webinars are eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits.
Taking Fresh Steps toward a More Walk-Friendly Maryland
Thursday, October 7, 10:30 a.m., EDT
The Walktober Walkinar 2021 series kicks off with a look at national efforts on walkability, including how pedestrian infrastructure has evolved, and some of the key challenges that pedestrians are facing across the country.
Walking toward a Healthier Maryland
Thursday, October 14, 10:30 a.m., EDT
Learn about how walking can become a core component of more healthy living. In a recent customer survey, MDOT learned that, although few Marylanders can walk to work, those who do cite health benefits as their primary motivation. Whether it is a quick trip to a local destination, a sidewalk stroll in a local park, or a hike along one of Maryland’s trails, many groups are working to provide safe and equitable access to healthy walking opportunities.
Pedestrian Safety: Trends, Measures and Solutions
Thursday, October 21, 10:30 a.m., EDT
This Walkinar will examine a broad range of issues related to pedestrian safety, including planning, equity, and enforcement. This will include discussion of recent efforts to calculate a “Pedestrian Level of Comfort” in Montgomery County, and efforts on behalf of MDOT’s State Highway Administration to ensure that roadway design features reflect user needs and respond to land use contexts.
Great Partners and Creative Approaches for Promoting Safe Walk Opportunities
Thursday, October 28, 10:30 a.m., EDT
The Walkinar series concludes with a look at some of the fun ways that communities are promoting safe walk activities in Maryland. MDOT will highlight examples from the Made You Look and Look Alive campaigns that have engaged pedestrians in and around Baltimore. Panelists will also hear lessons learned from the successful partnership of the University of Maryland Extension and LiveWell Frederick to launch the Story Path initiative, aimed at expanding participation in walk events by people of all ages.
Find out more and register for these free webinars via the link below.
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