Illinois Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council  Board Meeting Notice
December 13, 2012
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Illinois Department of Transportation
Executive Board Conference Room
2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62794
Meeting materials will be available through the ILMPO website.
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Federal Highway Administration
In 2010 and 2011, FHWA sponsored five DOTs and MPOs to conduct systems-level vulnerability and risk assessments of infrastructure that will likely be impacted by climate change effects. FHWA used the experiences of those pilots to develop a Climate Change and Extreme Weather Vulnerability Assessment Framework. FHWA plans to further build on the framework with experiences and lessons learned from this new pilot program. The pilots are intended to help create a more robust and consistent way of addressing vulnerability and risk to climate change and extreme weather events in the decision-making of transportation agencies. FHWA is seeking proposals from state DOT's and MPOs to develop a pilot approach to conducting climate change and extreme weather vulnerability assessments of transportation infrastructure and analyze options for adapting and improving resiliency.
Information regarding the pilot and instructions for submitting proposals are below. This pilot program is being jointly sponsored by the FHWA Office of Environment, Planning and Realty, and the Office of Infrastructure.
Project descriptions should be submitted to the FHWA division office by January 22, 2013. The announcement of selected pilot projects is February 19, 2013. |
Urban Street Design Manual Training
Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares:
A Context Sensitive Approach
Urban Design Street Manual
Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach is a recommended practice, co-produced by CNU and Institute of Transportation Engineers. The manual offers guidance and design standards for improving the performance of existing streets; enhancing safety and access for non-drivers; supporting walkable, mixed-use development; and adding value to neighborhoods and communities.
Participants will receive a copy of the manual and gain essential knowledge in the principles and impacts of urban street design.
To register:
Two separate one-day training sessions will be offered at the CMAP office. 233 S Wacker Suite 800, Chicago, IL:
- February 7, 2013 - Illinois DOT staff and engineers
- February 8, 2013 - CMAP staff, planners and local leaders
Register by January 21 at a reduced rate of $65. After January 21, the rate is $95. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. This training is supported by the Chicago Community Trust.
Registration for the training session is not directly available on the CNU website, unless you have an account.
For a copy of the CNU flyer, click HERE. For more information, contact csstraining@cnu.org or visit www.cnu.org/streets.
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