GJD Planning and Design

Professional Training and Workshops

Participants gain a deeper understanding of the principles and considerations specific to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, safety measures, and integration with multi-modal transportation systems. This knowledge empowers municipalities to make informed decisions, leading to well-designed, efficient, and inclusive active transportation networks.

Professional training equips municipal staff and transportation planners with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop and implement effective active transportation strategies. These workshops provide valuable insights into best practices, emerging trends, and innovative solutions in active transportation planning and design. Participants can learn from successful case studies, discuss challenges, and explore potential solutions. This collaborative environment encourages networking, partnerships, and the formation of communities of practice, enabling municipalities to tap into a wider pool of expertise and resources.

GJD Planning’s professional training and workshops provide individuals with essential knowledge and skills, foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing, support capacity-building, and reinforce a commitment to sustainable urban development. By investing in professional development, municipalities can effectively embrace active transportation and create more vibrant, accessible, and environmentally friendly cities for residents and visitors alike.

Gavin has been a National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) certified trainer since 2015. The following is a list of some of the professional training and workshops that we have led and supported:

  • NACTO Complete Streets Training Session, Canadian Federation of Municipalities Annual Conference, Can
  • Multi-Use Path Design Training Session, HUB Cycling, Metro Vancouver, BC 
  • Transportation Association of Canada, Geometric Design Guide Active Transportation Design Guidance Workshop, TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s Regional Transportation Authority, BC
  • NACTO Bikeway and Urban Street Design Guidance Training, Canmore, AB
  • Bicycle Wayfinding Design Guidance Training Workshop, Okanagan Municipal and Regional staff, BC
  • Active Transportation Design Workshop, Sunshine Coast, Transportation Choices and Municipal and Regional Staff, BC  
  • NACTO Bikeway and Urban Streets Design Guidance workshop, Ottawa Municipal Staff, Ont

Check out our Project Gallery for some examples of GJD Planning’s Professional Training successes.

Home » Services – Professional Training and Workshops