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Road Diets

Date & Time: 
Fri, 03/28/2014 - 12:00pm
Location: 
Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc., 1650 Watermark Drive, Ste 200 Columbus, OH 43215

*Open only to Central Ohio Section Members
*Seating is limited to the first 25 people
*Bring your own lunch

Purpose and Background
A road diet represents the rechannelization of a roadway from four lanes, consisting of two travel lanes in each direction, to three lanes, consisting of one travel lane in each direction separated by a two-way left-turn lane. The additional roadway width that results from this reconfiguration is then used to establish bicycle lanes, accommodate on-street parking, or create additional separation between the motoring public and pedestrians and bicyclists.

RSVP to newsletter@centralohioasce.com by Wednesday, March 26, 2014.

Primary Discussion Topics

  • Defining a Road Diet
  • Choosing the appropriate facility for implementation
  • Public outreach process

Learning Outcomes

  • Know road diets and the operational impacts to a roadway
  • Understand the criteria that must be met for implementation
  • Recognize the safety and community benefits of a road diet
  • Understand the need for public outreach and the planning process
  • Understand post-installation oversight and maintenance

Webinar Benefits

  • Develop a thorough understanding of road diets
  • Know when and why to consider a road diet
  • Identify the keys to a successful project
  • Explain the benefits of a road diet and the elements of a complete streets design

Intended Audience

  • Transportation professionals
  • Transportation planners and engineers for consultants, cities, counties, and state agencies
  • Individuals with some background or training in traffic operations and transportation planning techniques

See the ASCE website for more info.

The Central Ohio Section of ASCE sponsors free continuing education webinars as a service to our members. These webinars are produced by ASCE and normally cost $250 or $300 for ASCE members. However, the Central Ohio Section is paying the registration fee and inviting any interested section members to attend for free. Just RSVP to newsletter@centralohioasce.com by the deadline. Seating is limited, so do not delay.

You can see the complete list of webinars available from ASCE National on their website. If you see one you like, let us know. If you and your company would like to host one, let us know that too. If you open it up to any interested Central Ohio ASCE section members to come, we will pay the registration fee.