Explore our round-up of webinars and events coming up highlighting the latest road safety trends and best practices in planning and designing safe spaces for walking, biking, scooting, and rolling! Have an event you'd like us to share? Please submit your event here.
Also, these opportunities can be found on the event calendar here.
Webinars
Student Research to Advance Mobility Justice
Host: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | 11:00am - 12:30pm PT | Register
This webinar, hosted by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center and moderated by Charles T. Brown (Equitable Cities), will showcase research completed by former students who are entering careers in transportation. Alejo Alvarado will share research conducted on traffic enforcement practices, and Sarah Brown will discuss how the framing of safety, equity and policing is changing in the active transportation profession. Panelists will share presentations about their work and then participate in a facilitated discussion.
Advancing Gender Equitable Transportation for Los Angeles
Host: ITS America, LADOT and MobilityXX
Thursday, September 2, 2021 | 10:00am - 11:00am PT | Register(link is external)
Seleta Reynolds, General Manager of LADOT, will present Changing Lanes, LADOT's recent study of gender equity in access to transportation in Los Angeles. The study highlights the connections between gender and systemic inequity that limit women's freedom to travel and provides actionable strategies for solving gender-based barriers to mobility. Seleta and leaders of the study team will discuss opportunities and innovative solutions for addressing these challenges.
View the full study here: https://ladot.lacity.org/changinglanes
The Value of Trail Assessments
Host: American Trails and National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
Thursday, September 2, 2021 | 10:00am - 11:00am PT | Register(link is external)(link is external)
Hosted in partnership with the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council. It is easy to identify when our trails have problem areas, but can you as a trail manager or volunteer identify why the problem is occurring and how you might be able to fix it? This session will cover not only the importance of conducting trail assessments but also how to turn those assessments into descriptive reports that facilitate trail improvements.
Learn more about this webinar here(link is external
Detailed Analysis of Roadway Users Interactions at Intersections with Flashing Yellow Arrows
Host: US DOT
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 | 12:00pm - 12:30pm PT | Register(link is external)
Presenter: Kelvin Santiago, University of Wisconsin Madison, SAFER-SIM University Transportation Center
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The Safe System Approach: Safe Vehicles
Host: National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Thursday, September 9, 2021 | 11:00am - 1:00pm PT | Register(link is external)(link is external)
On September 9, Chair Jennifer Homendy will host the next installment of NTSB's Most Wanted List Roundtable Series on The Safe System Approach: Safe Vehicles.
Safe vehicles are an integral part of a Safe System. In the third roundtable of our Safe System Series, we will define safe vehicles and discuss how vehicles can contribute to a Safe System. We’ll talk about how connected vehicles can prevent traffic crashes and lessen the severity of injuries and risk of death on our roads. Join Chair Homendy, NTSB staff, industry representatives, and advocates as we explore this important safety issue.
Learn more about this series here(link is external)
Data-Driven Mobility Strategies for Multi-Modal Transportation
Host: National Institute for Transportation and Communities
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 | 10:00am - 11:00am PT | Register(link is external)(link is external)
Multimodal transportation systems (e.g., walking, cycling, automobile, public transit, etc.) are effective in increasing people’s travel flexibility, reducing congestion, and improving safety. Therefore, it is critical to understand what factors would affect people’s mode choices. With advanced technology, such as connected and automated vehicles, cities are now facing a transition from traditional urban planning to developing smart cities. To support multimodal transportation management, this study serves as a bridge to connect speed management strategies of conventional corridors to connected vehicle corridors.
This webinar is based on a study funded by the National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC) and conducted at the University of Arizona, University of Utah, and Portland State University
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Linework, Models, Counters... OH MY: A Utah Story of Multi-Agency Collaboration to Develop Active Transportation Data and Tools
Host: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)
Wednesday, Septmember 15, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm PT | Register(link is external)
In the last two years Utah has made huge strides in active transportation (AT) data collection, curation, and distribution. The key to success continues to be a multi-agency partnership, and tackling the challenge through a logical order of projects. This session will highlight four Utah AT information resource initiatives: development and stewardship of a robust, integrated AT GIS database; the region's first bicycle travel demand model that estimates trip distribution and bike volumes based on human and infrastructure characteristics; a statewide effort to develop expansion factors for the now freely available Strava Metro app-based data; and the creation of a statewide repository to house AT counter data. The success of these projects is rooted in developing and sustaining strong collaboration that has connected partner priorities, available resources, and technical expertise.
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Advancements in Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
Host: Joint Tran-SET
Thursday, September 16, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:15 pm PT | Register(link is external)(link is external)
Presentations:
Autonomous Vehicle Communication Strategies Modeled In Virtual Reality
Capturing pedestrian behaviors at signalized intersection based on LIDAR-sensing technology
A Naturalistic Cycling Study in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Presenters:
Dr. Nick Ferenchak (University of New Mexico), Dr. Pengfei (Taylor) Li (University of Texas at Arlington), Dr. Sirisha Kothuri (Portland State University), and Dr. Fred Feng (University of Michigan-Dearborn)
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Diverse Perspectives on Student Safety Needs - Considerations for Safe Routes to School Practitioner
Host: Active Transportation Resource Center (ATRC)
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | 9:30am - 11:00am PT | Register(link is external)(link is external)
Please join the ATRC for its next webinar entitled, “Diverse Perspectives on Student Safety Needs: Considerations for Safe Routes to School Practitioners,” where we will explore variations on the theme of safety. Attendees will hear from a select panel of program specialists, all of whom are invested in keeping young people emotionally and physically safe as many return to in-person instruction after a period of prolonged challenge and uncertainty due to the covid-19 pandemic and its impacts on typical student life.
Learn more about this webinar here(link is external)(link is external)
Exploring the Future of Autonomous Driving & Vision Zero
Host: Vision Zero Network
Wednesday September 22, 2021 | 10:00am - 11:00am PT | Register(link is external)(link is external)
We invite Vision Zero champions to join us in talking with leaders in the AV world about critical traffic safety priorities and plans. We see value in expanding communication and understanding between these two growing realms – particularly around safety goals – and we welcome your questions and ideas. We’ll be joined by leaders at AV companies Waymo & Cruise, and PAVE, a coalition of partners dedicated to educating the public and policymakers about automated vehicles.
Active Transportation After the Pandemic
Host: Active Transportation Resource Center (ATRC)
Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 11:00am - 12:00pm PT | Register(link is external)(link is external)
COVID-19 reminded us how essential it is to create safe and healthy places for bicycling and walking. This webinar will explore lessons from the pandemic - including sharing innovative tools and strategies that evolved to enhance active transportation and public health. How can those lessons inform how we better utilize streets, trails, and other public spaces to encourage walking, biking, and transit use while addressing equity and supporting small businesses as they recover from the pandemic?
Three inspiring leaders in active transportation, city planning, and urban design will lead a conversation about the post-pandemic future for active transportation. Join us to hear about examples in northern and southern California and around the nation as you gear up for the next round of Active Transportation Program proposals and other funding opportunities.
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Rails-with-Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Host: American Trails
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 10:00am - 11:30am PT | Register(link is external)(link is external)
This webinar will discuss a new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Rails-with-Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned, that examines safety, design, and liability issues associated with the development of shared-use paths and other trails adjacent to active railroad and transit rights-of-way.
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Re-thinking the Role of Enforcement in Traffic Safety Work: Our Roles within Vision Zero
Host: Vision Zero Network
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 | 10:00am - 11:00am PT | Register(link is external)(link is external)
Recognizing and addressing inequities and injustices in traffic safety efforts must be a priority in Vision Zero work. To this end, many communities are re-thinking the traditional role of enforcement in traffic safety work. We invite you to two upcoming discussions to support critical thinking about – and actions – to ensure Vision Zero efforts are both effective and equitable.
In this first conversation, we will reflect on ways that our work within traditional traffic safety models – particularly related to law enforcement and the criminal justice system – perpetuates unjust and unsafe systems for people of color and low-income people. And, we’ll discuss ways to adjust Vision Zero efforts for positive change.
To learn more about this webinar, click here(link is external)
Trainings
Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP)
Host: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Wednesday, September 1, 2021|7:00 am - 11:00 am | Register(link is external)(link is external)
The 2021 EDC Virtual Safety Summit Series, scheduled for each Wednesday during September, will highlight seven safety initiatives, and share how they can save lives. The series will benefit those who are just beginning to implement these innovations, those who are further along and could gain from peer-to-peer engagement, and those with deployment stories to share. It will include opportunities to discuss hot topics with peers and establish relationships that can boost success now and in the future.
Each day of the series will kick off with FHWA leadership perspectives with opportunities for questions and answers, followed by interactive State and local presentations and a topic-based breakout session, as well as a local innovation safety showcase. There will also be engagement opportunities with other participants and peer-to-peer networking.
Featured EDC Initiatives
- Sept. 1: Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP)
- Sept. 8: Data-Driven Safety Analysis (DDSA)
- Sept. 15: Reducing Rural Roadway Departures (FoRRRwD) including High Friction Surface Treatment and SafetyEdge(SM)
- Sept. 22: Intersection and Interchange Geometrics
- Sept. 29: Road Diets
Learn more about this series here(link is external)(link is external)
Conferences
Conference on Advancing Transportation Equity
Host: TRB
September 9-14, 2021 | Register(link is external)(link is external)
The Transportation Research Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation, invites your participation in the first Conference on Advancing Transportation Equity (CATE). TRB welcomes contributions from all areas of transportation practice and research, including those that address links between transportation and housing, telecommunications, health, policing, or economic development.
Out of an abundance of caution regarding Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Conference on Advancing Transportation Equity (CATE) has been rescheduled as a Virtual Event taking place September 9, 10, 13, and 14 2021
Learn more about this conference here(link is external)(link is external)
GHSA 2021 Annual Meeting
Host: Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)
September 11-15, 2021 | Register(link is external)(link is external)
Mark your calendar to join colleagues and partners from across the country in the Mile-High City this coming September for the GHSA 2021 Annual Meeting, "Moving Mountains: Forging a New Traffic Safety Landscape."
Learn more about this conference here(link is external)(link is external)
Micromobility America Conference
Host: Micromobility Industries
Thursday, September 23, 2021 | Register(link is external(link is external)
Micromobility America is a call to unbundle the car, create more livable urban centers, and build a more sustainable world. Join micromobility’s top builders, investors, and thinkers for an immersive, in-person event at the historic Craneway Pavilion the SF Bay Area on September 23rd.
National Transportation in Indian Country Conference
Host: NTICC
Sep 27 - Oct 1, 2021 |Register
The National Transportation in Indian Country Conference is the one-stop-shop transportation conference FOR TRIBES, BY TRIBES. NTICC offers access to relevant training and an opportunity for Tribal transportation professionals to engage with federal officials and their Tribal transportation peers regarding Tribal transportation issues and challenges.
NTICC provides information and resources for all who are committed to improving the transportation infrastructure of Indian Country and the safety of those who live, work, and travel the roadways of Alaska Native and Native American lands. This conference will be virtual and held via Zoom.
Learn more about this conference here