Upcoming Drop-Ins:
Transportation Impact Study Process
April 13, 2023
Noon to 1 p.m.
Attend this virtual drop-in session with other communities from around Pennsylvania to learn more about the Transportation Impact Study (TIS) Process. A PennDOT representative will provide an overview of the PennDOT TIS process for developments that involve state highways. Then a traffic consultant will provide an overview of the process for developments that impact your local roads. After these initial presentations, the session will open for questions from the audience. Learn more about the TIS process, when your community should be involved, what are the key steps in the process, what to look out for in the TIS, and what rights/responsibilities you have per our state laws/regulations.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6241119799195846750
Past Drop-Ins:
Electric Vehicles Incentives for Municipalities
February 9, 2023
Noon to 1 p.m.
Electric vehicles offer many benefits, including no tailpipe emissions, lower lifecycle greenhouse emissions, lower cost of operations, and decreased reliance on foreign energy. Learn how your community can support the increased adoption of electric vehicles. PennDOT and DEP will present an introduction to electric vehicles, a summary of electric vehicle initiatives in Pennsylvania, and details regarding electric vehicle incentives available in Pennsylvania, with a focus on incentives available for municipalities.
Instructors:
View a recording of the Electric Vehicle Incentives for Municipalities
Public Engagement with Equity and Inclusion
October 13, 2022
Noon to 1 p.m.
Successful transportation projects start with effective public engagement. The purpose for involving the public early on is to ensure their perspectives are considered and help shape the project in ways that align with a community's priorities. Are you reaching everyone in the community? Is equity and inclusion part of your public engagement plan? Learn about equity and inclusion and strategies for involving municipal officials and the public in local transportation projects and effective decision-making
Instructors:
Keith M. Chase, Planning and Management Consultant - Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Erica T. Kagle, Senior Planner - Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Resources:
PennDOT Connects Public Engagement for Transportation Project Tech Sheet
PennDOT Connects Public Engagement with Equity and Inclusion PowerPoint Slides
View recording of the Public Engagement with Equity and Inclusion
Aligning Your Ordinances, Policies, and Codes with your Active Transportation Plan
September 8, 2022
Noon to 1 p.m.
In addition to developing your Active Transportation Plan (ATP), your community will also need to review the ordinances and policies that will support active transportation goals. Changes may need to be made to your roadway design standards in your SALDO, sidewalk design and maintenance ordinances, or other items. Having ATP design, maintenance, and other factors built into ordinances will facilitate implementation and achievement of your ATP goals.
Instructors:
View a recording of the Aligning Your Ordinances, Policies, and Codes with Your Active Transportation Plan
Leveraging Trails for Local Benefits
June 9, 2022
Noon to 1 p.m.
As more people seek out outdoor places to safely unwind and connect with family and friends, trail use and related spending are rising. Learn more about why the "trail towns" concept is growing across the nation and how your community can leverage nearby trails as an asset for economic development, community revitalization, transportation choices, and other priorities. Resources from PennDOT Connects will be shared to assist you in reaching your goals.
Instructors:
- Michelle Brummer, Gannett Fleming
- Carrie Long, Gannett Fleming
View a recording of the Leveraging Trails for Local Benefits Drop-In.
Data Sources Relevant to Active Transportation
May 12, 2022
Noon to 1 p.m.
This Drop-in will present various kinds of publicly available information to help your community plan for or improve active transportation. Materials such as the Community Needs Health Assessment (CNHA), the PA Department of Human Services' Health Equity Analysis Tool (HEAT), the Pennsylvania Crash Information Tool (PCIT) and PennDOT One Map will be discussed. Additionally, data available from state agencies, counties, universities, public health systems and local sources will be examined as well.
Target Audience: Anyone from the general public, municipal staff, elected officials, advocates and other planners and grant writers would benefit from this Drop-In.
View a recording of the Data Sources Relevant to Active Transportation Drop-In.
PennDOT One Map: A Free GIS Tool
April 14, 2022
Noon to 1 p.m.
PennDOT One Map provides a free mapping platform with readily available spatial information for both state and municipal transportation assets as well as PennDOT planned projects. At this Drop-In, you will learn about some of the features of One Map, what it can be used for, how to navigate it, and examples of final products that municipalities can create with One Map.
Target Audience: Anyone can use One Map. Within municipal governments, this tool would be most useful to municipal managers, planners, and public works directors.
View a recording of the PennDOT One Map: A Free GIS Tool Drop-In.
Introduction to Active Transportation
March 10, 2022
Noon to 1 p.m.
This drop-in will introduce you to the important concepts for active transportation. To have success with active transportation planning, we need to first understand what it is and which nonmotorized transportation modes should we plan for. The drop-in will also emphasize the various benefits of active transportation such as health, equity, and safety as well as the vulnerable users that could benefit the most from active transportation.
Instructors:
- Patrick Wright, Pennoni
- Marvin Ta, Pennoni
View a recording of the Introduction to Active Transportation Drop-In.
Long Range Transportation Plan / Freight Movement Plan
February 10, 2022
Noon to 1 p.m.
Local officials will learn about PennDOT's new long range transportation plan and freight movement plan and the importance of each for communities. This session will cover topics such as:
- Freight growth and its implications for land use planning;
- Joint state-local initiatives identified with local government associations;
- New sources of planning data for municipalities; and
- The role of PennDOT Connects in implementing plans.
The session also will briefly cover the plan’s goals for including mobility, equity and safety. Additionally, the implementation approach for the plans will be highlighted.
Resources:
View a recording of the the Long Range Transportation Plan/Freight Movement Plan Drop-In.
Building Better Bus Stops
January 13, 2022
Noon to 1 p.m.
All trips on transit buses begin and end at bus stops; making bus stops a vital connection between transit service and the communities served. Ensuring bus stops meet the needs of all riders, transit agencies, and the community is essential in providing quality, efficient transit service. This session will include an overview presentation of the Building Better Bus Stops Resource Guide developed by PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA). Participants attending this session will leave with an understanding of key components of bus stop planning and design.
View a recording of the Building Better Bus Stops drop-in.
Resources:
Planning for Traffic Calming
Date Recorded: December 9, 2021
Traffic calming is a useful tool for controlling and reducing the speed of traffic on local roadways. This webinar will discuss the methods your community can implement to properly plan for traffic calming, reduce speeds on local streets, and enhance the walkability of your community. Key methods include developing a traffic calming policy, collecting data/conducting studies, addressing roadway design standards, and following PennDOT/national guidelines for traffic calming devices.
View a recording of the Planning for Traffic Calming drop-in.
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