Walktober Walkinar Series
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Walkinar #3: Pedestrian Planning & Enforcement
Thursday, October 21st| 10:30 a.m. EST
This Walkinar will examine a broad range of issues related to pedestrian safety, including planning, equity, and enforcement. This will include discussion of recent efforts to calculate a “Pedestrian Level of Comfort” in Montgomery County, and efforts on behalf of the Maryland Department of Transportation's (MDOT) State Highway Administration to ensure that roadway design features reflect user needs and respond to land use
contexts. Panelists will discuss improvements for infrastructure use, and how to cultivate safe and respectful attitudes and behaviors for the lawful use of shared public spaces. Finally, the session will highlight disturbing trends underpinning America’s crisis in pedestrian safety – and discuss the critical theme of equity in seeking solutions.
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Throughout October, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), in coordination with several state agencies and other partners, will sponsor a series of 90-minute webinars, or Walkinars, to highlight how we can collectively rally around walking, an activity that is central to both the State’s Active Transportation efforts and to broader strategies to promote public health and well-being
The Walktober Walkinar series, hosted by the Maryland Department of Planning, will help planners, local officials, pedestrian advocates and the public at large learn how to plan and advocate for safe walking infrastructure. Panelists will identify key resources to build, strengthen and sustain local partnerships will share best practices from across the country for building accessible pedestrian networks for all ages and abilities.
Planners who participate in the live Walkinars will also be eligible to receive 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) credits from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Please note, that participation in the live broadcast is required to receive AICP credit.
To learn more, please visit the Walktober website.
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