Webinar Series Information:
ITS JPO is hosting a series of free, public webinars to allow each of the four Phase 2 deployment sites to publicly share topics and experiences that would be of interest to deployers considering innovative technology solutions to solve mobility challenges of underserved communities. These webinars will be an opportunity for each site to discuss their experiences during the Design/Build/Test Phase and engage the broader ITS4US Deployment Program Community about their efforts so far in Phase 2. At the end of the presentation, there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask the site questions about their project. Future deployers can benefit from lessons learned and experiences from the ITS4US deployment teams.

About this Session:
The ST-CTN project seeks to enhance the travel experience for underserved communities, including people with disabilities, older adults, and travelers with limited English proficiency (LEP) through the development of an open-sourced application called the Georgia Mobility and Accessibility Planner (G-MAP). The application will allow travelers to create a personalized trip plan to navigate physical infrastructure, resolve unexpected obstacles, and ensure visibility, and accessibility throughout their travel. This webinar will focus on the method by which the G-MAP application will identify accessible routes based on their unique needs and preferences.

In transportation modeling, impedance is akin to resistance to travel along a roadway or pathway. Travel-time impedance is traditionally calculated as a function of link distance and average travel speed. However, distance and travel speed do not reveal the full picture. There may be pathway characteristics, such as lack of curb ramps or obstacles, that impede the path more severely for certain users.

The webinar will discuss the following topics:
Pedestrian Impedance Factors
o Mobility Modes
o Field Inspection
Accessible Routing
o Applied Impedance Factors
o Impedance Calculation and Calibration

Presenters:
• Norah Ocel, ITS JPO/FHWA
• Dr. Randy Guensler, Georgia Tech, ITS4US ST-CTN Pedestrian Impedance Lead
• Dr. Angshuman Guin, Georgia Tech, ITS4US ST-CTN Pedestrian Impedance Lead
• Jon Campbell, Arcadis, ITS4US ST-CTN Application Developer Lead
• Bennett Foster, Atlanta Regional Commission, ITS4US Co-Development Lead
• Polly Okunieff, GO Systems and Solutions, ITS4US ST-CTN System Engineering Lead

To access all other deployment site webinars and publications, visit the ITS4US Program’s webpage: www.its.dot.gov/its4us