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Building an Environment that Supports Physically Active Employees

Mark your calendar for December  1st for this important webinar on the Building an Environment that  Supports Physically Active Employees in the workplace. Creating physical activity friendly policies will do little to  change behavior if employees have limited access to the space or facilities  they need to be active. This webinar will discuss how to [...]

Bicycle Facilities: Maintenance and Operations

This webinar will discuss recommended maintenance programs and  activities. Topics covered will include sweeping, snow clearance, surface  repairs, traffic signal detectors, and signs and markings. The operation of  bicycle facilities in work zones will also be discussed. Presenters: Tom Huber and Peter Lagerwey Register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/434461898

Off Road Facilities: Share Use Path – Roadway Intersection Design

Webinar 6 will focus on the design of shared use  path/roadway intersections, including the design of midblock and side path  crossings. Intersection controls and treatments, assignment of right-of-way,  and other crossing considerations such as transition zones, traffic calming at  intersections, and approach markings and signs will also be discussed. Presenters:   Eric Mongelli and William Schultheiss Register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/738493770

Off Road Facilities: Shared Use Path Design

This webinar will discuss shared use path design and focus on  topic areas that have been significantly expanded, including design speed,  slope and gradient (including proposed ADAAG guidance on shared use paths),  structures, stopping sight distance, and side path design. Pavement markings  and signs will also be discussed. Presenters:   Eric Mongelli and Tom Huber Register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/788315650

On-Road Facilities Part 2: Shared Lanes, Paved Shoulders, Bicycle Boulevards and Traffic Signals

This webinar will discuss the design of other (non-bike  lane) on road bicycle facilities, including shared lanes (unmarked and marked),  paved shoulders and bicycle boulevards. Considerations for accommodating  bicycles at traffic signals, including signal detection and timing, will also  be discussed.  The fundamentals of  bicycle guide signs (wayfinding) will be discussed.  Bicycle operations and safety, [...]

Road Facilities Part 1: Bike Lanes

This webinar will provide an overview of the elements of  on-road bicycle facility design, and will focus primarily on bike lanes,  including bike lane widths, signs and markings, intersection considerations,  and means for retrofitting existing roadways to accommodate bike lanes. This  section will cover guidance on where different types of facilities are  appropriate, and how to [...]

Bicycle Planning

This webinar will present the fundamentals of bicycle  planning, including a discussion of the types of bicycling and bicyclists,  methods for planning bicycle transportation networks, and the technical  analysis tools that support bicycle planning. This module will also touch on  integrating bicycles with transit and bicycle parking. Presenters:   Roswell Eldridge and Peter Lagerwey Register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/638334954

Overview of Revised AASHTO Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities

This webinar will provide an overview of the entire Guide  and its evolution and use throughout the U.S., as well as other resources that  are used for bicycle facility design (MUTCD, NACTO). Participants will gain an  understanding of the purpose and design imperative for the Guide, as well as  the more substantive additions and revisions [...]