posted Jan 14, 2021
Walk audits are a common public engagement activity used in pedestrian planning, but often are not accessible to or inclusive of people with disabilities. People with disabilities are more likely to rely on walking for daily trips and may be more aware of and impacted by problems in the transportation network. Planning and street design processes benefit from incorporating the expertise of people with disabilities; when a street is accessible for people with disabilities, it is accessible for all people. The Inclusive Walk Audit Facilitator's Guide, developed by the Minnesota Department of Health and Alta Planning + Design, provides specific guidance and information on how to better include people with disabilities and to highlight disability in walk audits so that planning processes are more inclusive.
posted Apr 27, 2020
Covers sustainable trail planning considerations, including route planning, types of trails, an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and map reading, mathematical calculations, accessibility requirements, and signage. The course also explores trail building opportunities and design constraints, and environmental impact considerations. Instructor: Tony Boone
posted Dec 15, 2020
Covers sustainable trail planning considerations, including route planning, types of trails, an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and map reading, mathematical calculations, accessibility requirements, and signage. The course also explores trail building opportunities and design constraints, and environmental impact considerations
posted Mar 20, 2020
Are you willing or able to travel in October? The Fall Workshop Planning Committee wants your input on your willingness and ability to travel in October to Spartanburg, SC. RG Absher issued a message (read the full message HERE) asking that if you are or were interested in attending the Fall Workshop are you willing to travel or have the means to travel in October.
SURVEY FORM linked below.
posted Apr 2, 2019
With over a decade of graduates from this week-long course, we'll cover the fundamentals of bikeway design and planning through an intensive week of interactive classroom, daily field tours, and design exercises.
posted Apr 2, 2019
This two-day course offers a holistic to integrating bicycle and pedestrian topics into transportation and engineering courses.
posted Apr 2, 2019
The Transportation Research and Education Center at Portland State University is home to the National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC), the Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (IBPI), and other transportation programs.
posted Feb 1, 2018
This webinar covers innovative funding strategies for water and land trails with two case studies of strong public-private partnerships.
posted May 12, 2020
Eric Anderson from ROXOR, Mahindra Automotive North America and ROXOR Adventure Magazine will discuss how to prepare and pack your vehicle for any situation that may occur on long trips.
published Aug 21, 2017
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC)
All over America, hospitals and regional healthcare systems are beginning to tap into the enormous potential of trails to address local health problems. Trails are now recognized as being vital pieces of public health infrastructure.
