Managing the speed of traffic is a challenge for all roadway agencies, from local streets to major highways. Determining the most appropriate target speed for any section of roadway is a complex process that attempts to balance the mobility and safety of all users, supports the adjacent land use context, and advances community goals. Even more challenging is the process of designing and then operating roadways that will achieve those target speeds. This live virtual program will overview the state of the practice in speed management treatments and techniques, describe the nation's Safe System Approach (SSA) to reducing crashes and crash severity, address how Bellevue, Washington is implementing speed management in their neighborhoods and on major roadways, and offer guidance highlighting current applications, innovations, and practical strategies for speed management and safe system implementation.
After attending this session participants will be better able to:
- Explain key factors that influence target speed selection
- Identify current speed management treatments and operational techniques used and describe situations in which they are most effective.
- List practical strategies for speed management and SSA implementation.
Speakers/panelists
Kevin Elliott
Senior Marketing & Communications Strategist
Applied Research Associates, Inc.
John Murphy
Neighborhood Traffic Safety Services Manager
Bellevue, Washington
Hermanus Steyn
Senior Principal Engineer
Kittelson & Associates
Moderator
Marshall Elizer
Senior Transportation Engineer
Kittleson & Associates
Hosted by the Transportation Committee
Proficiency Level: Introductory
This program offers 0.1 CEU credits for the one-hour presentation portion of the program. The final half hour discussion in the lounge area is optional.
Registration: Free for members; $99 for nonmembers
Instructions for joining the webinar will be emailed to you the day prior, and day of the event.
A recording of this program will be available through the APWA Resource Center 3-4 weeks following the live program.
Click, Listen and Learn Contact Information Questions: (800) 848-2792, education@apwa.org
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: 12:00 p.m. Central Time April 8, 2026
Refund Policy: Online Education Program–Cancellation/Refund Policy