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Real Intersection Design (RID) is a focused training workshop which addresses the complex issues that urban street designers face in providing for the needs of various street users. A problematic intersection is redesigned from six points of view: walkers, wheelchair users, cyclists, transit users, drivers, and pedestrians with visual impairments. The plans are then compared and contrasted with the goal of identifying which elements are common to all and which are problematic for others.  In addition each team is led by a recognized expert in the field which allows for intensive information exchange. The intended audience is practitioners who want to sharpen their skills and knowledge of various intersection users, and others who want to get a better understanding of the complexity of urban intersection design.   Real Intersection Design is especially helpful for those wanting to learn more about pedestrian design for the disabled. 

A typical Real Intersection Design workshop has 24-36 participants and lasts 8 hours. Each team is given scale drawings, aerial maps, speed, crash, volume and other available data. The team leaders bring pertinent guidebooks and props (AASHTO Green Book, SmartLevel, a bicycle, a wheelchair, a white cane).  Before the site visit each team leader offers a short presentation on the specifics of their user mode.  This usually takes place in a classroom setting.  In addition the intersection is near the classroom so that teams can walk and discuss issues on the way.

COST

 A registration fee of $75 will be charged for each participant.  Lunch will be provided. 

CREDIT

Participants receive seven Professional Development Hours or Continuing Education Units as determined by their state licensing board.

TEAM LEADERS (all experts in their field)

·   Cycling – Jim Sebastian, Bicycle Coordinator, City of Washington, DC

·   Driving -  Valerie Lee, Engineer III, Arlington County Department of Public Works

·   Traffic Signals – Kim Eccles, Senior Engineer, BMI

·   Walking – Charlie Denney, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Arlington County, VA

·   Walking, Mobility Impaired - Barbara McMillen, Office of Civil Rights, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC

·   Walking, Vision Impaired – Dona Sauerburger, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

·   Transit (Bus) – David Brlansky, Bus Stop and Shelter Coordinator, WMATA

·   Moderator, Michael King, Architect, Brooklyn, NY

PAST RID WORKSHOPS

• Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Seminar, Boston, 2003
• ProBike/ProWalk Conference, St. Paul, 2002
• Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, 2002
• Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Seminar, Tucson, 2001
• ProBike/ProWalk Conference, Philadelphia, 2000

For materials from past workshops, go to www.apbp.org.