Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP)

 

Pedestrians account for over 17.5 percent of all fatalities in motor vehicle crashes and the majority of these deaths occur at mid-block and uncontrolled intersections. Inadequate pedestrian crossing facilities and insufficient or inconvenient crossing opportunities create barriers to safe, convenient and complete pedestrian networks. Expecting pedestrians to travel significantly out of their way to reach their destination is unrealistic. By focusing on uncontrolled locations, agencies can improve the quality of life for pedestrians of all ages and abilities.

Who Should Attend
This class is designed for any local or state transportation or public safety professionals involved in making decisions regarding the safety of their road systems. Engineers, Public Works Directors, Highway Supervisors, Planners, Legal Traffic Authorities (LTA's) and law enforcement personnel are encouraged to attend.

This class includes a field exercise that will allow you to put into practice what is learned during the classroom portion of the workshop. Please bring a safety vest and wear comfortable shoes for this portion of the program.

Participants will receive 6 credit hours toward their CT Safety Champion designation.
Course Instructor
Peter Eun is a Transportation Safety Engineer with the FHWA  Resource Center's Safety & Design Technical Service Team. Peter heads up the Every Day Counts 4 STEP (Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian) Initiative and Co-Leads the Pedestrian Safety Program for the Resource Center. He provides technical assistance in the areas of pedestrian safety, including: pedestrian safety workshops, road safety audits, plan reviews and presentations. Peter has previously served as a Safety Program Manager and the FHWA liaison to NHTSA, where he helped coordinate efforts between the 4 E's of safety.
Registration
  • Registration contact: Please direct any questions to Lisa Knight or call at (860) 486-4396
  • Free. No registration fee is charged for this class. This training opportunity is offered by the Technology Transfer Center's Connecticut Safety Academy.
     
  • Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
     
  • Please advise if you require special services or have dietary restrictions.
     
  • Photographs may be taken for promotional and training purposes. Please notify us during registration if you do not wished to be photographed.


Date & Location
June 27, 2017
Hartford, CT

 

Sessions are 8:30 am-3:00 pm

(Registration begins at 8:00 am)
Lunch will be provided.

We will forward you travel directions and parking information prior to the training date. When registering, please include the e-mail address at which you wish to receive information.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Describe the 3 steps to Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP).
     
  • Explain what are the five STEP treatments and their appropriate applications.