Field Session

SUN-FS-15: Tour of D.C.’s Bike Infrastructure: Protected Bikeways and Multi-Use Trails

Sunday, October 6, 2024

12:30pm – 3:30pm ET

Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 140A

1.50 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AICP, NY/HSW, FL
Ticket Price: $85 per person

Field Session Leader(s)

Jennifer L. Toole, FASLA, AICP (she/her/hers)

President
Toole Design
Silver Spring, Maryland

Session Guide
Jim Sebastian, AICP

Senior Planner
Toole Design Group
Silver Spring, Maryland

Field Session Presenter(s)

Mike Goodno

Transportation Planner
District Department of Transportation’s Active Transportation Branch

Washington D.C. has an extensive network of bikeways that has been 20+ years in the making. Join us as we explore the city’s diverse bike infrastructure on a 5-mile ride along protected bike lanes and multi-use trails. Learn D.C.’s cycling history, gain implementation insights, and discover important design considerations.

Includes: bike / helmet rental. City cycling.

Learning Outcomes:

Learn about the history of Washington DC’s bike infrastructure and key development phases.
Learn best practices when designing bicycle facilities, including accessibility, transit access, and maintenance considerations.
Discover firsthand how bikeway facility design affects user experience.
Discover lessons learned in the implementation process and the realities of building bikeways on complex urban streets.