Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC): A Guide for Estimating the Benefits of Closing Gaps in Active Transportation Networks (Virtual)
March 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free
Webinar: A Guide for Estimating the Benefits of Closing Gaps in Active Transportation Networks
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PT
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC)
Explore brand new research from NCHRP Research Report 1149 Estimating Benefits of Closing Gaps in Active Transportation Networks: A Guide. This NCHRP project produced a step-by-step guide for estimating the benefits of closing gaps in active transportation facilities. The guide was designed for use by practitioners and includes different approaches for different levels of resource availability and expertise. This seminar will cover the following topics:
- Gaps in active transportation networks. What is a gap and who does it affect?
- Behavior change: How does transportation behavior change after an active transportation gap is closed?
- Benefits: What are the best practices for monetizing the health, safety, emissions, and local economic benefits of active transportation projects?
- Communication: What are effective approaches for communicating the benefits tailored to different audiences (i.e., decision makers, practitioners, community members, etc.)?
