Walkinar #1: Taking Fresh Steps toward a more Walk-friendly Maryland Registration

Published: Wed, 10/06/21

Walktober Walkinar Series

Walkinar #1: Taking Fresh Steps toward a more Walk-friendly Maryland

Thursday, October 7th| 10:30 a.m. EST

The Walktober Walkinar 2021 series kicks off with a look at national efforts on walkability, including how pedestrian infrastructure has evolved, and some of the key challenges that pedestrians are facing across the country. Timothy Taylor of the Federal Highway Administration will share details of the agency’s Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) program, which was established in response to the growing number of pedestrian crashes on America’s roadways. Anat Caspi, who leads the University of Washington’s Data Equity Project, will share advances in building equitable data frameworks to improve inclusive access for all pedestrians. Finally, Peter Norton of the University of Virginia will look at the history and future of mobility and sustainable mobility, and the social dimensions of transportation engineering.

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ADDITIONAL DETAILS

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.

Walktober Website