Pedestrian Safety: Trends, Measures and Solutions

When:
October 21, 2021 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm America/New York Timezone
2021-10-21T10:30:00-04:00
2021-10-21T12:00:00-04:00
Where:
Web
Live

Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6784519322714495504?source=MDP

Other Notes: ThisWalkinar will examine a broad range of issues related to pedestrian safety,including planning, equity, and enforcement. This will include discussion ofrecent efforts to calculate a “Pedestrian Level of Comfort” in MontgomeryCounty, and efforts on behalf of MDOT’s State Highway Administration to ensurethat roadway design features reflect user needs and respond to land usecontexts.   

Panelists will discuss how to improve how infrastructure isused, and how to cultivate more safe and respectful attitudes and behaviorsthat reflect the lawful use of shared public spaces.  Finally, the sessionwill highlight disturbing trends underpinning America’s crisis in pedestriansafety – and discuss the critical theme of equity in seeking solutions.