Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility

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Wednesday, November 3, 2004

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center
4805 Edgemoor Lane
Bethesda, MD

Contact: Michael Farrell
mfarrell@mwcog.org
202 962-3760

Designing public facilities for people with disabilities is a legal requirement, but also is necessary to serve an aging population and benefits all pedestrians. The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board is pleased to host a workshop on Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility.

Learn about these key topics:

• Characteristics of Pedestrians and the Pedestrian environment

• Legal Requirements

• FHWA and USDOT policies and funding opportunities

• Accessible Pedestrian Design

Who Should Attend?

• Transportation Planners and Engineers

• Community Planners

• Urban Designers

• Public Officials

• Interested Citizens

Barbara McMillen of the Federal Highway Administration will lead the workshop. Ms. McMillen has developed and conducted a variety of City workshops for the Federal Highway Administration, state agencies, and local governments.

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Committees:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee