Streets implementation in South Florida, and a networking happy hour with free trolley service provided to and from the venue. Summit registration was only $60 to attendees, with sponsors covering the rest of the costs associated with the event. All Summit attendees received a gift bag which included a free bike-share membership, related giveaways, and information on safe biking practices in South Florida. Project Summary: The Broward MPO’s 2016 Safe Streets Summit brought together technical community advocates, and elected officials to promote the economic, social, and health benefits of Complete Streets. Focused on the Broward region, the Summit discussed the importance of street design that focuses on the needs of all users of the road, not just vehicular traffic. The 2016 Safe Streets Summit was attended by over 200 people, and featured national experts in the fields of street design, Complete Streets policy implementation, and community development. Originality and Innovation: The Broward MPO is the first MPO in the tri-county region to organize and host the Safe Streets Summit focused on Complete Streets. At the direction of the MPO Board, and in the interests of furthering Complete Streets planning and implementation best practices, the MPO staff assembled a half-day training that grew into what is now the Safe Streets Summit; an annual event hosted by planner for planners. From its humble beginnings, just three years ago, the Safe Streets Summit welcomed over 200 attendees from throughout southeast Florida in 2016. What started out as a training session has into a large-scale event that incorporates elements such as individual and agency awards, and nationally recognized speakers. Safe Streets Summit panels offer diverse speakers that cover all aspects of Complete Streets from public and private sector, developers, universities, nonprofit agencies, and healthcare professionals. This approach encourages attendees take into consideration issues often outside their realm of expertise. The panels are followed by Q & A and have proven to be a constructive forum that has inspired thought-provoking conversations between elected officials, planning staff, and stakeholders across the Broward region.
Streets implementation in South Florida, and a networking happy hour with free trolley service provided to and from the venue. Summit registration was only $60 to attendees, with sponsors covering the rest of the costs associated with the event. All Summit attendees received a gift bag which included a free bike-share membership, related giveaways, and information on safe biking practices in South Florida. Project Summary: The Broward MPO’s 2016 Safe Streets Summit brought together technical community advocates, and elected officials to promote the economic, social, and health benefits of Complete Streets. Focused on the Broward region, the Summit discussed the importance of street design that focuses on the needs of all users of the road, not just vehicular traffic. The 2016 Safe Streets Summit was attended by over 200 people, and featured national experts in the fields of street design, Complete Streets policy implementation, and community development. Originality and Innovation: The Broward MPO is the first MPO in the tri-county region to organize and host the Safe Streets Summit focused on Complete Streets. At the direction of the MPO Board, and in the interests of furthering Complete Streets planning and implementation best practices, the MPO staff assembled a half-day training that grew into what is now the Safe Streets Summit; an annual event hosted by planner for planners. From its humble beginnings, just three years ago, the Safe Streets Summit welcomed over 200 attendees from throughout southeast Florida in 2016. What started out as a training session has into a large-scale event that incorporates elements such as individual and agency awards, and nationally recognized speakers. Safe Streets Summit panels offer diverse speakers that cover all aspects of Complete Streets from public and private sector, developers, universities, nonprofit agencies, and healthcare professionals. This approach encourages attendees take into consideration issues often outside their realm of expertise. The panels are followed by Q & A and have proven to be a constructive forum that has inspired thought-provoking conversations between elected officials, planning staff, and stakeholders across the Broward region.
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