Examine the challenges and lessons learned by Washington County, Oregon, in their efforts to improve their bicycle and pedestrian system by adopting a midblock crossing policy and comprehensive bicycle design toolkit. Challenges included the existing road network, typical suburban/rural roadway design standards, and limited resources.
Learning Objectives:
1. Develop a process to evaluate and integrate new design treatments.
2. Learn tools to improve bicycling and walking design in suburban/rural settings.
3. Build cross-discipline collaboration for bicycle/pedestrian design.
SPEAKERS:
Shelley A. Oylear
Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Washington County Oregon, Hillsboro, OR
Gary Stockhoff, PE
County Engineer, Washington County OR, Hillsboro, OR
Contributor(s)
Shelley A. Oylear