2020 Annual WASLA ConferenceThe New E’s: Incorporating Ethics, Equity, and Empathy in Active Transportation and the Design of the Public RealmDescription:In the last 100 years, streets have been built to favor automobile travel above all other uses, resulting in streets that are unsafe and uncomfortable for people walking, biking, and taking transit. It’s time for a new approach to urban design centered on the values we want to see reflected in our communities: interconnection, sustainability, and resilience. This panel explores what it means to change the status quo and approach transportation work with Ethics, Equity, and Empathy in mind through case studies and discussion. Speaker Bios:Kristen Lohse, Senior Urban Designer/Associate, Toole Design Kristen is a senior urban designer with two decades of experience in active transportation planning and design. She is passionate about creating safe, efficient, convenient transportation systems that result in vibrant public spaces that contribute to a community's sense of place. Her expertise in shared use trails, bicycle facility design, Complete Streets guidance, wayfinding, and universal design comes from work on a wide variety of projects in the public realm. Kristen is co-author of FHWA's Accessible Shared Streets: Notable Practices Notable Practices and Considerations for Accommodating Pedestrians with Vision Disabilities. Learning ObjectivesWe will address:
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