pacific nw transportation consortium region 10 Pactrans

When: February 6, 2025 from 9:00a – 4:00p

Where: In-person OR Live Online REGISTER NOW

About Design Innovations in Active Transportation:

This course will provide an in-depth examination of how active transportation design philosophies and design guidance resources are applied in the design of innovative active transportation facilities.

The instructors will begin with an overview of guidance resources, discuss how and when design resources should be used, clarify guidance vs. requirements, and highlight where there is flexibility for innovation.

Participants will:

• Learn how designers draw on active transportation design philosophies and how they use guidance documents to inform the design process.
• Learn how context informs design, including urban vs. rural settings, new-build vs. retrofits, and how they address the user experience.
• Explore how planners and designers are creating better walking and bike facilities through proper facility selection, addressing level of stress, accessibility, and climate resilience.
• Investigate how designers navigate trade-offs by exploring through real-world design examples.

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This course is designed as a 201-level course. Attendees will benefit most if they have a year or more of active transportation design experience. The UW Workforce Development Institute’s Introduction to Active Transportation online course will provide an 8-hour overview for individuals who are new to active transportation and may provide a useful primer for this course. See the WDI website to register for the Introduction to Active Transportation online course.