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Webinar: When Driving Isn't an Option
Date: September 5, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm MT/2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: Eno Center for Transportation
Across the United States, millions of people navigate a transportation system built primarily for drivers—yet one-third of the population does not hold a driver’s license. Involuntary nondrivers, including disabled individuals, low-income communities, the elderly, and other marginalized groups, are often overlooked in transportation planning. This webinar delves into the realities of those who cannot or choose not to drive, as detailed in When Driving Is Not an Option by disability advocate and author Anna Zivarts. Zivarts will discuss how centering transportation design around nondrivers can create healthier, more equitable, and climate-friendly communities for everyone.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://enotrans.org/events/webinar-when-driving-isnt-an-option/
Webinar: Traffic Signal Change and Clearance Interval PFS Mid-Stage Research Update
Date: September 5, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm MT/3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
This webinar presents a mid-stage research update for the Traffic Signal Change and Clearance Interval Pooled Fund Study (PFS) Phase 2, led by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Phase 2 of the PFS seeks to improve the understanding of key factors to implement traffic signal change and clearance intervals (CCIs) and assess CCI safety and operational impacts. The PFS sponsored a Phase 1 study to synthesize the knowledge on traffic signal CCIs, identify research gaps, develop a research plan, and evaluate potential data collection alternatives. The Phase 2 study uses the Phase 1 synthesis report as a foundation but conducts additional review to identify potential gaps and synergies the Phase 1 report might have overlooked.
This webinar presents a mid-stage research update on the collection and analysis of connected vehicle data, LiDAR data, video data, and historical crash data. The researchers leading these four investigations will summarize outcomes from the pilot data collection and analysis (April thru July 2024) and describe plans for the full data collection and analysis (through at least February 2025 if not longer). The research team will also invite audience questions and feedback as the team finalizes its full data collection and analysis plan. Once complete, this data collection and analysis effort will support a subsequent effort to develop a new methodology for determining CCI durations in 2025.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.ite.org/events-meetings/ite-calendar/traffic-signal-change-and-clearance-interval-pfs-mid-stage-research-update/
Webinar: RSCP CM #5: Intersection of Transportation with Public Health and Law Enforcement
Date: September 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am MT/11:00 am to 1:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: National Center for Rural Road Safety
This two-hour training will discuss the need for transportation, public health and law enforcement agencies to work together on the road to zero and strategies to achieve this.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2T0pmbldSoa7BNGInBuyvw#/registration
Webinar: Safety Solutions for Vulnerable Road Users
Date: September 10, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 10:30 am MT/12:00 pm to 12:30 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE)
The September Coffee Break TSMO will feature the University of Michigan Transportation Technology Tournament team, who, in July 2024, won the competition with their presentation on improving safety for vulnerable road users.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://transportationops.org/event/coffee-break-tsmo-safety-solutions-vulnerable-road-users
Webinar: From Preparing Applications to Informing Programs - Exploring New Data and Evaluation Tools
Date: September 10, 2024
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: Safe Routes Partnership
All Safe Routes to School programs benefit from evaluation. Thoughtful data collection and analysis helps communities to identify issues, appropriate strategies to address those issues, set goals, and determine results. Data collected can further influence funding by providing a fuller picture of community needs and prospective projects.
In this upcoming September webinar, Safe Routes Partnership will delve into tools to support your funding applications and existing programs. The one-hour session will include an overview of Colorado’s EnviroScreen, an interactive environmental justice mapping and health screening tool developed for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). This dynamic resource enables users to identify areas with current and past environmental inequities, pinpoint areas where disproportionately impacted communities have a greater health burden and/or face more environmental risks and identify geographic areas that meet the definition of disproportionately impacted communities under Colorado law.
Additionally, given the closure of the National Safe Routes to School Data System, this webinar will discuss new means of recording student travel tallies and parent surveys. This data is a required component for Colorado Safe Routes to School grant applications.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.saferoutespartnership.org/resources/webinar/preparing-applications-and-new-tools-colorado
Webinar: Prioritizing Safe Speeds - It's Possible!
Date: September 10, 2024
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: Vision Zero Network
Communities around the world that are making real progress toward Vision Zero are those that proactively and systematically manage speeds for safety. This means moving beyond spot improvements and way beyond education campaigns. Effective speed management takes a different approach. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but progress is absolutely possible if your community shows the political will to use proven strategies that prioritize safety over speed.
Join Vision Zero Network on September 10th to talk about some of the steps your community can take to implement effective, sustained speed management efforts. This webinar will explore work underway in Santa Rosa, a northern California community of 175K people that straddles the line (and challenges) between urban and suburban, as so many places do.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-webinar/prioritizing-safe-speeds-its-possible/
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Webinar: Tactile Wayfinding - Improving Access for People with Vision Disabilities
Date: September 11, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm MT/2:00 pm to 3:30 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: Transportation Research Board (TRB)
New research reveals how different tactile walking surface indicators (TWSIs) can be used in complex transportation settings where other cues may be inconsistent, confusing, misleading, or missing to provide wayfinding information to people who are blind or visually impaired. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that will discuss the requirements for successful tactile wayfinding. Presenters will review the results of three experiments on detectability, discriminability, and application of TWSIs along with guidelines for planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining TWSIs in different transportation settings.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://webinar.mytrb.org/Webinars/Details/1801
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Webinar: Clearing the Way - Preemption of Signalized Intersections
Date: September 12, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm MT/2:00 pm to 3:30 pm ET
Cost: Free members/$79 non-members
Organization: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
This webinar will discuss the basics of the preemption of signalized intersections, with a focus on intersections near railroad grade crossings and the safe passage of emergency vehicles. After a brief discussion of signal preemption and how it compares to signal priority, we will provide an overview of railroad grade crossing preemption, including the necessary infrastructure for both the railroad and intersection signal systems, a discussion of the sequenced stages of the preemption routine, including their time constraints and requirements.
Next, we will review the basics of emergency vehicle preemption, including a review of the currently used technologies for preemption activation, a discussion of signal sequences (including the potential for the "yellow / left turn trap"), and timing considerations. The benefits and constraints of emergency vehicle preemption will also be discussed.
Finally, we will provide a discussion of the impacts of preemption on traffic flow. Considerations include road user delay, queue formation, and resynchronization into a coordinated timing pattern. We will discuss the concerns of truncating or omitting pedestrian intervals during the entry into preemption. A variety of exit strategies and how they can best be implemented will also be discussed.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.ite.org/events-meetings/ite-calendar/clearing-the-way-preemption-of-signalized-intersections/
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Webinar: RSCP CM #6: Reading the Roadway
Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am MT/11:00 am to 1:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: National Center for Rural Road Safety
This two-hour training will teach participants how to “read the road” as well as the importance of doing so in daily activities. It will use real world examples on different roadway components to demonstrate how participants may be able to uncover potential safety issues during their routine activities. It will also discuss how the road safety audit process can be used to “read the road” in a more formal approach. The training will also discuss the consequences daily activities of workers may have on safety.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vN9GjcVfQg2gV5oNp-2pDQ#/registration
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Webinar: The State of Roundabouts in the US
Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm MT/2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Cost: Free members/$79 non-members
Organization: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
As part of the Roundabouts Week, this webinar, presented by the ITE Roundabout Standing Committee, will explore the current landscape of roundabouts across the United States. Lee Rodegerdts, Principal Engineer with Kittelson & Associates, will provide an overview of the state of roundabouts, highlighting key trends and emerging applications nationwide. Following this, Sarah Huffman, Senior Transportation Engineer with Wallace Group, will share their innovative approach on their Golden Hill Road Roundabout project, the distinguished winner of the Roundabout Committee Project Recognition Contest.
This webinar aims to provide transportation professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving role of roundabouts in modern infrastructure. Attendees will gain valuable insights into best practices, design considerations, and innovative approaches that are shaping the future of roundabout implementation in the US.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.ite.org/events-meetings/ite-calendar/the-state-of-roundabouts-in-the-us/
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Webinar: How to Create Complete Streets, From Policy to Practice
Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm MT/3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: League of American Bicyclists
The U.S. Department of Transportation defines a Complete Street as one that “is safe, and feels safe, for all users. …Complete Streets serve pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation users, children, older individuals, individuals with disabilities, motorists, and freight vehicles.”
While many communities have had Complete Streets policies or resolutions for a decade or longer, enacting *effective* Complete Streets policies that result in real Complete Streets remains an uphill battle for many communities.
Join the League and our partners to learn what makes an effective local Complete Street policy, and how to build the coalitions to win support and see policies through to implementation.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://bikeleague.org/calendar/how-to-create-complete-streets-from-policy-to-practice/
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Webinar: Making Strides 2024 - A Look at Our State Report Cards on Walking, Biking, and Active Transportation
Date: September 18, 2024
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: Safe Routes Partnership
Join Safe Routes Partnership to learn about the fifth edition of Safe Routes Partnership’s state report cards and report, Making Strides: 2024 State Report Cards on Support for Walking, Bicycling, and Active Kids and Communities. This report marks nearly a decade of work reviewing and scoring best practices in policy, funding and practices that support walking, biking, and active communities. We are excited to share the milestones and case studies that mark real progress during that time. During this webinar we will walk you through the scoring and indicators, the changes we have seen since our last state report cards in 2022, and how you can use this information to make change.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://saferoutespartnership-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8zFecmvQSiilodHOGYaYVA#/registration
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Webinar: Planning for New Forms of Micromobility
Date: September 18, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm MT/3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET
Cost: $50 members/$85 non-members
Organization: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)
New forms of micromobility are bringing new opportunities to urban mobility but also new challenges. E-bikes, cargo bikes, e-scooters, electric one-wheels and other new forms of micromobility are introducing complexities of speed and size that don't align with traditional pedal bikes nor with motor vehicles. Meanwhile, popularity of these devices is exploding, and city planners and policymakers need to be ready to respond. How do cities accommodate the substantial benefits of these new device types while also maintaining safe and effective operations on streets and trails? This session will systematically outline the challenges new forms of micromobility pose and then explore infrastructure, education, and regulatory options to meet each challenge.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://apbp.mclms.net/en/package/14087/course/26525/view#course-content
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Webinar: On Transportation Equity
Date: September 19, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am MT/11:00 am to 12:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: TAPCO Safe Travels
Creating transportation systems that are safe for all is a critical part of traffic safety. However, many underserved communities experience traffic fatalities at a higher rate than others, having been left out of the conversation for many years. And as communities work to implement the Safe System approach, it's important to prioritize equitable efforts to address the needs of everyone.
This webinar will dive into how your community can leverage resources to create safer, more equitable streets. Pam Fischer, GHSA Senior Director of External Engagement, and Bryan Kennedy, Mayor of the City of Glendale, will share their expert insights on the topic. Find out what kinds of resources and funding are available for projects prioritizing equity, along with real-life applications of equitable strategies. Plus, there will be time for a Q&A session with the speakers.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.ghsa.org/events/tapco/equity24
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Webinar: Designing Streets for Safety, Not Speed
Date: September 19, 2024
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: PeopleForBikes
Every day, more than 100 people are killed by car crashes in the United States, with excessive vehicle speeds being a major factor. Lowering vehicle speeds, especially on streets shared with people walking and riding bikes, is critical to saving the lives of all road users nationwide. Join PeopleForBikes and a panel of experts to learn about policies that successfully reduce vehicle speeds, street design strategies that lower speeds without impeding emergency response times, and tips for implementing those policies and strategies in your community.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://peopleforbikes-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Uk6YRJA6TmiIwJQRaiRY1w#/registration
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Webinar: Connected Autonomous Vehicles and Safety
Date: September 19, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm MT/2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Cost: Free members/$79 non-members
Organization: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
In alignment with the 2024 ITE Safety Council goals, this webinar intends to foster collaboration within ITE, including TSMO council and CAV Steering Committee. Additionally, the upcoming webinar on Connected Autonomous Vehicles and Safety aims to promote the exchange of information and demonstrate how Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) connectivity technologies can enhance safety on our roads. By fostering a collaborative environment, the webinar will support and encourage V2X deployment efforts across various agencies, allowing them to share valuable lessons learned. This initiative is crucial in advancing the integration of these technologies into our transportation infrastructure.
This webinar will feature presenters Dr. Priyanka Alluri and Dr. Raj Ponnaluri, Phillip Castro, PE, and Dr. Katherine Turnbull. Moderated by Josh Petterman, the webinar will present on innovative approaches to develop, design, and deploy Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) programs. They will discuss the implementation of projects that promise safety and mobility improvements for all road users. The webinar is designed to be an informative resource for planners, engineers, safety professionals, and all those involved in transportation from public agencies, private sector consultants, industry partners, and the academic community. Furthermore, the session will cover practical aspects such as the two alerts provided to pedestrians and bicyclists at pilot intersections when a bus is turning—namely, an audio message and an illuminated supplemental bus sign. It will also delve into the general type of technology used in the project, specifically Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (CV2X), highlighting its role in enhancing communication between vehicles and their surroundings.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.ite.org/events-meetings/ite-calendar/connected-autonomous-vehicles-and-safety/
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Webinar: RSCP CM #7: Safety Analysis Process
Date: September 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am MT/11:00 am to 1:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Organization: National Center for Rural Road Safety
The safety analysis process, as part of the FHWA Safety Toolkit, is a systematic process for identifying the factors that can contribute to crashes and implementing effective countermeasures. It is a best practice method that is flexible and can be used to fit your needs. This two-hour training will cover the safety analysis process and discuss how it can be applied using two different complementary analysis methods: the traditional site analysis and the systemic analysis. Additionally, case studies will be utilized to demonstrate practical applications of the process.
For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4ZrEsv_2S0KNf6Ve2_jmIw#/registration
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