Transportation & Communities 2018: Academy Edition

With the increased interest in walking and cycling due to the many benefits they provide, many cities are interested in better accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians at signalized intersections. However, traditional traffic signal timing objectives at signalized intersections have prioritized motor vehicles over nonmotorized users often leading to unnecessary delays. While signal timing strategies for bicyclists and pedestrians exist, they are not often used widely. The objective of this proposed half-day workshop is to provide attendees with a toolbox of bicycle and pedestrian focused signal timing strategies, expected safety and efficiency impacts of these strategies on all users, and methods to identify a suitable strategy to fit operational objectives. This workshop will also cover real life examples of situations where each strategy was implemented and how that determination to implement the particular strategy was made along with outcomes.

THE RESEARCH
Learn more about the National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC) research that informed this workshop.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Gain knowledge of a toolbox of bicycle and pedestrian focused signal timing strategies
• Explain the safety and efficiency impacts of each strategy
• Select a strategy based on operational objectives
• Implement the strategy using state-of-the-practice signal controller

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS
This half-day workshop is eligible for 3.5 hours of professional development credit through AICP (see our provider summary). We can provide an electronic attendance certificate for other types of certification maintenance.