APBP Conference Descriptions
(Wednesday, Nov. 14 - Friday, Nov. 16)

APBP’s 2nd Professional Development Seminar Series brings together leaders of the bicycle and pedestrian transportation profession for two days of networking, in-depth technical seminars, and study tours. Seminars include:

- Inside the Manuals , featuring speakers who are responsible for the Highways Capacity Manual, AASHTO Green Book, and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This is an inside look at critical engineering manuals you should know and understand.

- Context Sensitive Design, how context sensitive design can benefit bicyclists and walkers, or not. Includes a four-hour interactive tour of context sensitivity for the bike/ped professional. Theory and philosophy of roadway design will be closely examined.

- Trail-Roadway Intersection Design, balancing safety and convenience for trail users and motorists. Designing and managing shared use paths is somewhat of an art, especially when it comes to intersections. Hear from the professionals what works and what doesn’t.

- Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access, demystifying the Americans with Disabilities Act with a common sense approach to designing pedestrian environments that are truly accessible for all.

- Setting the Table for TEA-21, for the bicycle and pedestrian professional who wants to learn about the reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century.

- Making Tucson #1, what will it take for Tucson to become the #1 bicycling city in the U.S.? What makes any city bikeable or walkable?

- Real Intersection Design, focusing on the complex issues that street designers face in dealing with a variety of street users. This session includes a hands-on mock re-design of a problematic area, with small groups focusing on the needs of individual users.

- Study Tours, half-day bike rides and walks that will take participants on an exploration of the innovative and exemplary ways Tucson is accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians.

- Ride El Tour de Tucson, ride distances are offered for all ages and abilities, including 31, 50, 75 & 111-mile events on Saturday, November 17th.