Upcoming webinars in July

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is proclaiming July as Park and Recreation Month! NRPA wants us all to undiscover the unnoticed aspects of local parks and recreation, like innovating health and wellness opportunities, community celebrations, outdoor education and more. There is an important connection between public parks and active transportation. In order to promote active transportation such as walking and bicycling, it is essential that we unravel issues around accessibility, safety and the built environment. Mark your calendar and tune in on these upcoming webinars! More will be added throughout the month.

1. Approach for Mid-Sized Cities by Vision ZeroTuesday, July 10, 2018 11 AM - 12 PM (2 PM ET) // More information 
   No matter the size of population or budget, communities can integrate Vision Zero principles. Vision Zero is hosting a webinar to discuss the tenets of Vision Zero, its Safe Systems approach, and how communities can prioritize safety in decision-making, city budget and infrastructure projects. 
   
2. Opportunities for Walkability in Rural Communities and Small Towns by America Walks
   Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 11 AM PT (2 PM ET) //
   America Walks is facilitating a discussion about the inspiring work to promote physical activity and walkability in small towns and rural communities. 
   
   
3. #Marketing #VisionZero by Circulate San Diego
   Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 11 AM PT (2 PM ET) // 
   Circulate San Diego is hosting a webinar on social media as a cost-effective and engaging tool to inform the public of projects and events happening in their community. Attendees will learn more about marketing particular projects through social media and how Circulate San Diego is using this outreach method to promote their Vision Zero efforts. See flyer attached for more information. 
   
   
4. Safety Manuals by Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals Wednesday, July 18 12 PM - 1 PM (3 PM ET) //
   The Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals (APBP) is hosting a webinar about a new safety guide titled, Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations. This safety manual follows a six-step process and provides tools that help agencies select countermeasures for uncontrolled crossing locations based on pedestrian safety issues and roadway characteristics. 
   
   
5. Collect Better Traffic Counts with TTM and Miovision by Miovision
   Wednesday, July 18, 2018 6 PM - 7 PM (9 PM ET; operates on Australian Eastern Time AET) // Miovision is an international traffic consultant company that strives to help cities achieve smart city visions. High-quality traffic data is essential in supporting decisions regarding congestion management, pedestrian safety, road design and more. Miovision is hosting a webinar to discuss challenges with traditional data collection methods, TTM's services, and how TTM uses Miovision's tenets to obtain and validate high-quality traffic data. 
   
6. Parks and Recreation Month by Safe Routes to School National Partnership 
   Tuesday, July 24 11 AM - 12 PM PT (2 PM ET) //
   The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a webinar to discuss the important role of parks and how improving safe access to parks can strengthen Safe Routes to School and active transportation advocacy work. Attendees will learn about the Schools on Trails program in Anchorage, Alaska, and how the New Bedford, Massachusetts Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches used the Safe Routes to Parks Action Framework. 
   
   
7. Conducting Bicycle Road Safety Audits by Pedestrian Bicycle Information Center 
   Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 10-11:30 AM PT (1-2:30 PM ET) //
   The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) will discuss Bicycle Road Safety Audits as an evaluation tool to improve roadway conditions and understand factors influence bicycle safety. The featured panel consists of members from the Federal Highway Administration who will share about the planning and data collection process of Bicycle Road Safety Audits. This webinar is supported by the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Safety through a national program to provide training and technical assistance to the FHWA-designated Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Focus Cities and States.