Join us for an informative session on Shared Use Path Planning and Design, where we will explore the essential design elements, guidelines, and best practices for developing safe and appealing shared use paths. This webinar will provide an overview of key considerations in selecting alignments, design criteria, and amenities that accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized users while integrating with Florida’s unique landscape and transportation infrastructure.
This webinar is ideal for transportation professionals, planners, engineers, and anyone involved in designing or implementing shared use paths. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of creating pathways that promote connectivity, accessibility, and safety.
Topics covered will include:
🔹Current guidelines specific to Florida.
🔹Safety considerations and design strategies.
🔹Tips for navigating funding opportunities and requirements, including SUN Trail.
🔹Case studies showcasing successful shared use path plans and projects in Florida.
Instructor Bio:
Lucas Cruse, AICP is Chief Planner and Complete Streets Group Leader with Patel, Greene and Associates (PGA). He holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has over 20 years of experience managing transportation planning and design projects, with a specialization in proactively and pragmatically improving safety and comfort for people walking and bicycling. Lucas brings hands-on experience as local agency staff in Florida having formerly served as the City of St. Petersburg’s bike-ped coordinator for more than seven years.
RECORDING
To earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or a Certificate of Completion for each recorded webinar, you must view the entire webinar. After viewing, please fill out the web form at the link below to request your certificate. The Florida LTAP Center will follow-up within 2-3 weeks.
This webinar will award 2.0 PDHs.