Webinar: When Our Technology Solutions Do Not Work for Everyone Date: May 30, 2024 Time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am MT/11:00 am to 12:30 pm ET Cost: Free Organization: Transportation Research Board (TRB)
When technology solutions are not accessible to people with disabilities, the solutions are exclusionary. Public and private industries must work with people with disabilities when planning, designing, and implementing smart mobility solutions to make the products and services as accessible as possible. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that will present lived experiences highlighting accessibility issues with modern transportation technology, along with examples of how policies can address these issues. Presenters will explore the barriers and opportunities created by transportation technologies and their effect on various communities.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/871_04-2024_trb-webinar-when-our-technology-solutions-do-not-work-for-everyone
Webinar: Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Transportation Date: May 30, 2024 Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET Cost: Free Organization: USDOT
The USDOT Climate Change Center is hosting a 2024 webinar series on climate change and transportation topics, ranging from greenhouse gas reduction strategies to climate resilience activities to research and technology advancements.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_1DsqUGjtSxC3b0emPFPh6A#/registration
Webinar: Recent Research on Transit Equity - From Idea, to Theory, to Practice Date: May 30, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm MT/3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET Cost: Free members/$79 non-members Organization: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
The webinar is intended to introduce the audience to transit equity. It will begin with an overview of transportation equity with specific focus on how it is relevant to transit. The introduction will synthesize information from range of sources to present a clear idea of transit equity. Upon establishing the ideas and vocabulary needed to approach the issue as transportation engineering and planning professionals, two student-led case studies will be briefly presented. Both case studies explore transit equity issues considering impacts of COVID-19 impacts on transit operations.
The first examines national transit data to understand racial and ethnic disparities in transit supply during the pandemic. The second case study illustrates how the pandemic impacted paratransit operations in Birmingham, Alabama with emphasis on older persons and persons with disabilities. Following the case studies, a summary will be provided with a focus on how the knowledge generated by the case studies and other research can be translated into practice to improve transit equity in different context(s). The webinar will close with an interactive panel wherein participants can interact with the presenters and moderator to explore and discuss the presented material.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://www.ite.org/events-meetings/ite-calendar/recent-research-on-transit-equity-from-idea-to-theory-to-practice/
Webinar: Streets are for People! Livable Streets 2.0 and Five Decades of the Conflict, Power and Promise of our Streets Date: May 31, 2024 Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm MT/2:30 pm to 3:30 pm ET Cost: Free Organization: Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC)
Streets constitute the majority of our urban public spaces, yet we struggle everyday with how they should be designed and operated for travel, safety, and livability.
In 1969, when Dr. Bruce Appleyard was 4 years old, he was hit by a car and nearly killed. Around that time his father, Donald Appleyard, started work on what would become Livable Streets, published in 1981 – a ground-breaking and seminal work, the product of more than a decade of rigorous research and thoughtful analysis that would uncover the ill effects of traffic and laying out the seminal arguments that streets are for people.
On September 23, 1982, a year after Livable Streets was published, Donald Appleyard was killed by a speeding, drunk driver in Athens, Greece—it was never reprinted. And so it goes, one of the most important books on street safety and livability was itself bookended by two horrific events of traffic violence. In 2021, Dr. Bruce Appleyard published an updated version, Livable Streets 2.0. Dr. Appleyard’s talk will revolve around the work of Livable Streets and Livable Streets 2.0, including the old as well as the new research research around the general theory that streets are for people, not merely conduits for cars. His talk will also deal directly with the Conflict, Power, and Promise of our streets, which will be presented to spur on group discussion. Participants are invited to reflect on their own research and work on streets and on such topics as street livability, complete streets, and Vision Zero.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://trec.pdx.edu/events/professional-development/psu-transportation-seminar-05312024
Webinar: A SMART Approach to Transportation Technology for Accessibility Date: June 4, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm MT/2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET Cost: Free Organization: Local Infrastructure Hub
The Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) and Advanced Transportation Technologies and Innovative Mobility Deployment (ATTIMD) programs (also known as the Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN)) are grant programs focusing on using advanced transportation technology to improve transportation systems’ efficiency, safety, connectivity, and performance. This webinar will discuss the types of technologies, and projects that these funds can be used for as well as lessons learned from previous grant winners.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://localinfrastructure.org/event/a-smart-approach-to-transportation-technology-for-accessibility/
Webinar: Explore Cutting-Edge Solutions for Roadway Safety Date: June 4, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm MT/2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET Cost: Free Organization: ITS America
In this webinar, learn how Iteris, HERE Technologies and Georgia DOT work together to enable a proactive and data-driven approach to roadway safety. See first-hand how the ClearGuide Safety Module helped the state of Georgia improve its traffic safety-related projects.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://itsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qSQssJ-fR7Wk0VLd0ZQAhA#/registration
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Webinar: Things We Do - Moving Our Rural Programs Forward with Transportation Technology Date: June 4, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm MT/2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET Cost: Free Organization: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
This webinar includes presentations on ITS systems that use real time data to create actionable information for agencies and the public for pre-planned detours, traveler information, and rural multi-modal transportation systems. The development of these applications are supported by a variety of funding sources such as those available as part operations program, transportation pooled fund study, and U.S. DOT SMART grant(s).
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://www.ite.org/events-meetings/ite-calendar/things-we-do-moving-our-rural-programs-forward-with-transportation-technology/
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Webinar: Dangerous By Design - How Street Design Contributes to the Pedestrian Safety Crisis Date: June 6, 2024 Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm MT/1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET Cost: Free Organization: Maryland Department of Transportation
A startling 7,522 people were struck and killed while walking in 2022 (the most recent data available). This crisis isn’t new—pedestrian fatalities are on a consistent upward trajectory and have increased by 68 percent since 2011. Our nation’s streets are dangerous by design, designed primarily to move cars quickly at the expense of keeping everyone safe.
This webinar will dive into Dangerous by Design 2024, detail the national trends in the epidemic of pedestrian deaths, look at which metro areas are the most dangerous for pedestrians, and offer interventions, such as quick-builds, that can help stem the tide of pedestrian fatalities. Dangerous by Design 2024 will be released on Thursday, May 30.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3317103350537/WN_HWVB4tgjTUCQRVtP71Q5kw#/registration
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Webinar: Leveraging Technology as Transportation Consultants Date: June 6, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm MT/3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET Cost: Free members/$79 non-members Organization: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Technology continues to change the way we work and is ever evolving. Leveraging technology can improve overall business processes and practices, technical deliverables and communication along with many other benefits. This webinar will share the advantages of increasing use of technology, discuss consideration of scaling of technology for different size firms, as well as provide examples of technologies current consultant firms are using to enhance the way they work.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://www.ite.org/events-meetings/ite-calendar/leveraging-technology-as-transportation-consultants/
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Webinar: Pavement Friction Management, Measurement, and Safety Analysis Date: June 11, 2024 Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm MT/1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET Cost: $100 Organization: Transportation Research Board (TRB)
Friction management can help address the rising number of fatalities and serious injuries on roadways. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will cover the implementation of a friction management program, the analysis and interpretation of continuous friction data, development of safety performance functions, the implementation of a safety system approach and the shared responsibilities within a department of transportation to address this topic.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/902_06-2024_trb-webinar-pavement-friction-management-measurement-and-safety-analysis
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Webinar: Overcoming Barriers - Innovative Practices to Securing Federal Funding Date: June 11, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm MT/2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET Cost: Free Organization: TrailNation Collaborative
Join the TrailNation Collaborative, powered by Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC), for an interactive discussion exploring barriers to accessing federal funding for trail and active transportation networks. Participants will hear how others in the trails movement have found solutions to common challenges and have a chance to engage directly with their peers through breakouts on barriers and strategies to make the most of current federal funding opportunities.
During this highly interactive, 60-minute virtual gathering, we’ll come together to tackle critical and emerging topics.
This dialogue will feature a brief presentation and case studies on the subject matter at hand, followed by guided discussions to brainstorm ideas, best practices and solutions. To facilitate an engaging and interactive discussion, space is limited.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://railstotrails-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdeusrTsjGtyDCTPk7EHZWWpU2G_Mh_q1#/registration
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Webinar: Innovations in Accessibility Date: June 11, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm MT/2:00 pm to 3:30 pm ET Cost: Free Organization: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
As communities work to improve safety for pedestrians through roadway design and countermeasures, it is important to consider and integrate solutions that address the mobility and accessibility needs for all. Specific designs, including tactile walking surface indicators, increase safety and enhance wayfinding in public rights-of-way for pedestrians with vision disabilities, especially on roads that may have features that are confusing, misleading, or lacking in tactile or audible information for wayfinding. This webinar will offer new, research-based recommendations for making complex intersections, floating boarding islands, separated bicycle lanes at sidewalk level, open plazas, and quick-build sidewalk extensions accessible to pedestrians with vision disabilities. Panelists will provide an overview of traditional practices and approaches used by pedestrians with visual impairments to navigate roads and how these can be supplemented by additional tactile information for wayfinding.
Panelists will present new research on tactile walking surface indicators in multimodal environments, including their detectability, integration into guidance systems, and recommendations for implementation. Following their presentations, panelists will respond to questions from attendees during a facilitated discussion period.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://unc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wzI-sl0QT0Goo6wUAIvstA#/registration
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Webinar: Talking Traffic - Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Data Date: June 11, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm MT/2:00 pm to 3:30 pm ET Cost: Free Organization: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
All regular Talking Traffic webinars are on the first Tuesday of the quarter from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (eastern time) and are open for anyone to attend. Join June 11th for a webinar on Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Data Gathering and Reporting with Tianjia Tang and Rafael Nieto.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/calendar.cfm
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Webinar: Shifting Away from Car Culture Neighboring the Motor City Date: June 12, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm MT/3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET Cost: $50 members/$85 non-members Organization: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)
Developing a Vision Zero Action Plan is just the first step towards improving safety. After the plan is completed, your team gets busy! This presentation will discuss how to translate planning into action in Ann Arbor, MI. Just an hour outside the Motor City, Ann Arbor is recognizable to cities around the country who were developed with car culture at its core, but are now working to create a safe, multimodal transportation environment. We will highlight Vision Zero implementation, discussing how safety goals are being achieved through ongoing efforts. Ann Arbor's Vision Zero implementation efforts are driven by short, medium, and long-term strategies that reimagine the transportation network, create an environment where people feel confident and comfortable traveling, and strive to be carbon neutral from the transportation system by 2030. Current initiatives to improve safety include a street ownership transfer study, bike parking pilot program, TDM program collaboration, and project coordination on all capital projects. This focus on implementation has also led the City to apply and receive a 2022 Safe Streets for All, Action Planning Grant from the Federal Highway Administration. These funds will support the deployment of the speed management program and quick build projects across the city.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://apbp.mclms.net/en/package/14084/view
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Webinar: Evaluation of Pedestrian Crossing Safety on Right Turns of Urban Unsignalized Intersections Using Virtual Reality Date: June 13, 2024 Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm MT/4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET Cost: Free Organization: Safety Research Using Simulation (SAFER-SIM), University of Iowa
The objective of this research is to develop a Virtual Reality (VR) simulation study that can evaluate the impact that different curb radii values have on driver and pedestrian behavior in unsignalized intersections. This study used the HTC Vive Pro Eye VR headset to measure the behavior of drivers and pedestrians on right-turning and crossing maneuvers, respectively, on an urban unsignalized intersection. Drivers analyze traffic and roadway conditions to select their speeds when making a right-turn at an intersection and react to pedestrian crossing maneuvers on the side street. Pedestrians analyze the existing roadway and traffic conditions at the intersection to decide when an acceptable safe vehicle gap is available in the right-turning and side street traffic flows to cross at the corner of an intersection. The study will analyzed the driver’s speed and yield rate when approaching crosswalks from the right-turn maneuver, the pedestrian’s ability to detect safe vehicle gap times, crossing speeds and success rates, and road user’s behavior when responding to unexpected hazardous situations.
For more information about this training, click here. Link: https://uiowa.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvduqrqjssHNyfFqGTWKTnZ_tCkhVy6lKp#/registration
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