Session 1B

Adopting an “All Users” Approach

UDOT leaders have introduced the phrase “All Users” to shift the transportation conversation to moving people, not cars. “All Users” establishes a vision to provide all people with transportation choices so they can get where they want, in the way they want, safely. Join this session to learn what is meant by “All Users” as a people-first philosophy and provide input to how UDOT can implement “All Users” as a decision-making mindset. We’ll talk about equity, human-centered design, multi-modal solutions, and t-shirts!

Foundation for Community: Walkability’s Connection to Land Use

Walkability is more than sidewalks and crosswalks, and even multi-use trails, pedestrian bridges, and complete streets. The fundamental way a community is designed is the foundation of good walkability – and can set up your city, town or region to meet a wide range of goals such as livability, a good economy, health, and environmental sustainability. These broader aspects of walkable community design and planning include human scale; connectivity; mixed-use activity centers; treatment of the street frontage; and yes – even the “D” word – density.

We’ll discuss each of these aspects of walkable places, recent examples of how Utah cities and towns are reflecting them, and how these qualities complement pedestrian facilities in the street to create truly walkable communities.

Pedestrian Safety at Intersections: Crossing Behaviors and Right-turn Conflicts

Pedestrian injuries and fatalities are increasing nationally and in Utah, and intersections are areas of particular concern. This session reports results from two recent UDOT research projects on intersection pedestrian safety. One investigates factors associated with pedestrian crossing behaviors, while the other considers conflicts between people walking and right-turning vehicles.