This webinar was co-sponsored by ASCE's Transportation and Development Institute and ASCE Continuing Education

Purpose and Background

There are a lot of engineering tools available to improve pedestrian/bike safety and walkability, and each school will have its own unique set of solutions. The intent of this presentation is to consider many of the options available and to demonstrate the impact that engineering countermeasures can make. We will focus on the types of treatments that are commonly a part of SRTS projects.

Primary Discussion Topics

• Focus first on easy-to-implement and low-cost solutions
• Identify and program longer-term improvement needs (e.g. sidewalks)
• Match the treatment to the type of problem
• Provide and maintain facilities along the school route
• Provide safe street crossings
• Slow down traffic speeds

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this portion of the training, attendees will:

• Be able to explain why engineering and enforcement are important components of a well-rounded Safe Routes to School effort
• Be able to understand where engineering and enforcement fits within Safe Routes to School
• Be able to identify issues first and then apply effective engineering and enforcement tools
• Be able to focus on low-cost and easy to implement solutions
• Be able to cite other success stories and will know where to go for additional information and resources

Webinar Benefits

Participants will be able to:

• Explain how working effectively with stakeholders, mapping routes, and identifying issues are key first steps
• Stress the importance of working closely with your local jurisdiction to select measures that actually address the issues
• Describe the pros and cons of various design measures, with a focus on their impacts to school children
• Focus on low-cost and easy to implement solutions

Intended Audience

Transportation Engineers, Transportation Planners, Landscape Architects, Land Use Planners, Traffic Engineers, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators, Safe Routes to School Coordinators, Elementary and Middle School Administrators

Webinar Outline

• Focus first on easy-to-implement and low-cost solutions
• Identify and program longer-term improvement needs (e.g. sidewalks)
• Match the treatment to the type of problem
• Provide and maintain facilities along the school route
• Provide safe street crossings
• Slow down traffic speeds