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[This workshop has passed. But we'll keep the course's details on the web for informational purposes]
May 14, 2009: Professional development course
Bicycle Boulevard Fundamentals
Description
Bicycle boulevards are low-speed, low-volume bikeways that are becoming increasingly popular in communities seeking to enhance their bicycle network and boost ridership. This one-day course will cover the fundamentals of bicycle boulevard planning and design process through lecture, discussion, in-class exercises and a field tour. Examples of successful bicycle boulevards from Portland and other communities will be highlighted during the day. Specific program topics will include:
- Evaluating and selecting routes
- Learning the function of design features and selecting appropriate elements;
- Involving stakeholders in the planning process;
- Integrating bicycle boulevards into a bikeway network;
- Developing and implementing wayfinding measures on bike boulevards; and
- Creating a maintenance program for upkeep.
Format
Classroom: The 4.5-hour classroom session will include lecture, discussion and group exercises to provide participants with an understanding of the principles of bicycle boulevard design and an opportunity to apply knowledge and solve commonly-encountered challenges in locating, planning and designing bicycle boulevards.
Field Tour: The 3-hour field tour will take place on bicycles and will focus on the design and operation of several bicycle boulevards within the inner Portland area. The tour will include discussion of stakeholder involvement, design challenges, costs and implementation.
Who Should Attend
Urban and transportation planners, landscape architects, designers, engineers, advocates and others involved with bikeway planning and design.
Faculty
This course is taught by two leading experts on bicycle boulevard design. Mia Birk is a principal with Alta Planning + Design with 17 years of experience in bicycle, pedestrian, trail and greenway planning, design and implementation. She was the Portland Bicycle Program Manager from 1993 -1999, and serves as adjunct faculty at Portland State University where she teaches bicycle and pedestrian planning and design for graduate students in urban planning. Rob Burchfield, PE, is the City Traffic Engineer for the Portland Bureau of Transportation. He has 25 years of experience and has worked extensive with the design and operation of urban streets for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Sponsored by
This course is sponsored by the Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (ibpi) and Alta Planning + Design. The IBPI’s purpose is to enhance policies, programs, and projects that promote pedestrian and bicycle travel through research, education, and outreach.
Student scholarships opportunity! Cycle Oregon is providing a student scholarship that will cover the registration fee! Please use this registration form to apply. We normally award one scholarship per workshop, so apply as soon as possible.
For more information
Contact the IBPI at 503-725-4024 or ibpi@pdx.edu
Registration
The fee for this professional development course is $295. This includes morning coffee, snacks, lunch, and course materials. The fee does not include travel, lodging, or other meals while in Portland. Since the field tour will be on bicycle, registrants will need specify on the registration form whether they're bringing a bike or renting one. Registration fee including bike rental is $345. To register for the program please use the form on the next page and fax or mail it in to our office. Registration deadline is May 7, 2009.
When: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Location
Portland State University
Download the registration form!
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