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March 19, 2009: Professional development course

Engineering Intersections for Bicyclists and Pedestrians

Description 
This course, developed and taught by engineers for engineers, teaches participants how to design intersections that provide safety and mobility for bicyclists and pedestrians. Participants will learn the principles and process of good intersection design for bicycle and pedestrian facilities, understand the relevant policies and standards, and learn how to apply them in a variety of settings, including retrofits of existing conditions and design of new facilities. Specific topics will include:

• Characteristics of bicyclist and pedestrian movement at intersections;
• Problem identification;
• Applicable policies and standards for design, including benefits and drawbacks for each mode of travel;
• Intersection treatment and design options;
• Selection and evaluation process for traffic control treatments at intersections;
• Design principles for bicycle and pedestrian movement, safety, and comfort;
• Key safety issues for bicyclists and pedestrians at intersections.

The course will include discussion of specific needs of bicyclists and pedestrians at intersections, and will feature a selection of intersection treatment innovations from abroad.

Format 
Classroom instruction and discussion, application of course content through problem-solving and case studies, and a brief walking tour of facilities.

Who should attend?  
Transportation engineers and technical planners responsible for intersection planning, design, and retrofit on public roadways.

Instructors

PETER KOONCE, PE,  is a transportation engineer and Technical Services Leader with Kittelson & Associates, Inc. He is an adjunct professor at Portland State University and has taught short courses for the University of Washington. He recently completed the Federal Highway Administration's Traffic Signal Timing Manual – a multimodal approach to signal timing with a focus on integrating policy and engineering decisions.  

JAMIE PARKS is a transportation planner with Kittelson & Associates who works closely with engineers to develop appropriate non-motorized transportation solutions. He is developing tools to measure the safety and suitability of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and is participating in the development of pedestrian and bicycle LOS measures for the multi-modal chapters of the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual. 

Sponsored by
This course is sponsored by the Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (ibpi). 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 Eugene. To register for the program please use the form linked below and fax or mail it in to our office. Registration deadline is March 10, 2009.

Location
University of Oregon’s Baker Center
975 High Street, Downtown Eugene, Oregon

Download the description and registration form!