Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares
Traditionally, through thousands of years of human settlement, urban streets have performed multiple functions. Mobility was one of the functions, but economic and social functions were important as well. Retail and social transactions have occurred along most urban thoroughfares throughout history. It is only in the 20th century that streets were designed to separate the mobility function from the economic and social functions.
This course is intended to facilitate the restoration of the complex multiple functions of urban streets. It provides guidance for the design of walkable urban thoroughfares in places that currently support the mode of walking and in places where the community desires to provide a more walkable thoroughfare, and the context to support them in the future.
This course presents the following useful information to help you to determine if it is suitable for your continuing education needs. Please review this carefully to ensure you receive useful and beneficial information.
Learning Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Planning and Developing Context Sensitive Urban Thoroughfares
- Network and Corridor Planning
- Walkable Urban Thoroughfare Design
- Thoroughfare Design Process
- Thoroughfare Designs for Walkable Urban Areas
- Streetside Design Guidelines
- Traveled Way Design Guidelines
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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in PA. Other state boards may accept this course because much of the content is broad in nature and applicable beyond the State of Pennsylvania. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that it will be accepted by your state Board.
