Urban Street Design - Complete Streets - (State/Federal/Private Agencies ONLY)

Workshop | Available

Online - Eastern Time Knoxville, TN 37996-4133 United States
Workshop/Webinar Online
4/1/2026-4/2/2026
9:30 AM-12:30 PM on Wed Th
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$75.00

Urban Street Design - Complete Streets - (State/Federal/Private Agencies ONLY)

Workshop | Available

WHAT THIS IS ABOUT

The art of street design in urban areas has evolved to a significant degree in recent decades. No longer are we almost singularly focused on designing for motorized traffic, but there is recognition that other users such as pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders both desire and deserve reasonable and safe accommodation. This class will explore current thinking that has driven this revolution, and introduce key concepts and standards such as Complete Streets, Accessibility (ADA/PROWAG) and NACTO Urban Street Design. Other urban street design considerations to be discussed include Traffic Calming, Signalization, Roundabouts and Road Diets.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the course, the participants will possess a basic knowledge of each of the following component areas of today's thinking regarding urban streets: Complete Streets, Accessibility (ADA/PROWAG) and NACTO Urban Street Design, as well as the related topics of Traffic Calming, Signalization, Roundabouts and Road Diets. This improved understanding will hopefully contribute to improved statewide decision making in regards to the planning of future roadway improvements.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is for city and county public works employees, consulting personnel, and others involved in traffic engineering or the design of local and collector roadways.

AGENDA

- Introduction to Urban Street Design Controls and Key Definitions

- Street Design Elements:

     o a) Elements common to all streets

     o b) Additional elements for urban streets

- Complete Streets – An Overview of Pedestrian Facilities and Accessibility (ADA & PROWAG

- Bicycle Facilities on Urban Streets

- Transit Service on Urban Streets

- NACTO Urban Street Design Guidance

- Other Safety and Operational Considerations:

     o a) Traffic Calming

     o b) Signalization

     o c) Roundabouts

     o d) Road Diets

  • PDHs AVAILABLE

    6 Professional Development Hours can be granted for this course. No partial credit available. Attendees must attend at least 90% of the workshop to get 6 PDHs.

    TENNESSEE ACADEMY FOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING (TATE)

    This course serves as an elective for the Tennessee Academy for Transportation Engineering (TATE) certificate. TATE provides continuing education for engineers, planners, designers and technicians. The program focuses on the basic design of transportation facilities, the evaluation of traffic operations, and the collection of data to support various transportation studies. Successful completion of the required curricula of core and elective courses confers TATE certification. For more information, contact Airton Kohls at 865-974-5255 or access https://ttap.utk.edu/training/tate-certificate-program/

    REGISTRATION FEE

    This workshop is free only for employees or elected officials of counties, cities, towns, and similar forms of local government. All other participants, including consultants, contractors, state government employees (including TDOT), etc, must pay a registration fee of $75. Pre-registration is required for all participants. Paying registrations must be received at least one business day before the workshop to ensure that you will receive your Zoom invitation before the event begins.

Alan Childers

Mr. Alan Childers, P.E., is a Senior Transportation Engineer with over forty-five years of experience in Traffic Engineering and Roadway Design. He has worked for both public and private agencies, and is currently employed on a part-time basis with the engineering firm of Cannon & Cannon, Inc. located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and also with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee.  Mr. Childers has also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the University of Tennessee Department of Civil Engineering, teaching Transportation Engineering and Geometric Design Courses.