Urban Street Design and Complete Streets Planning Training Course

Course Introduction

Urban streets are more than transportation corridors; they are public spaces that shape economic activity, social interaction, environmental quality, and community well-being. Urban Street Design and Complete Streets Planning Training Course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge of modern urban street planning, geometric design, multimodal transportation, pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, accessibility, streetscape enhancement, and sustainable mobility principles. The course equips engineers, planners, architects, and transportation professionals with practical skills to create safe, efficient, inclusive, and resilient urban streets that accommodate all users while supporting long-term urban development goals.

Rapid urbanization, increasing traffic congestion, climate change, and evolving mobility demands require transportation professionals to rethink conventional roadway design approaches. Complete Streets principles promote balanced street networks that safely serve pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, public transport users, emergency vehicles, and people of all ages and abilities. This course examines the engineering, planning, and policy principles that underpin complete street implementation while emphasizing practical design solutions that improve mobility, road safety, accessibility, environmental sustainability, and quality of urban life.

Participants will develop practical expertise in street cross-section design, roadway geometry, intersection planning, bicycle facilities, pedestrian infrastructure, transit integration, traffic calming measures, parking management, drainage considerations, and streetscape improvements. Through engineering calculations, design workshops, real-world case studies, and project-based exercises, participants will learn how to evaluate existing urban corridors, optimize street layouts, prioritize vulnerable road users, and deliver transportation solutions that balance mobility, safety, economic development, and environmental stewardship.

The course also explores internationally recognized street design standards, urban planning guidelines, road safety principles, accessibility regulations, traffic engineering practices, and sustainable transport policies applicable to municipalities, metropolitan authorities, urban redevelopment projects, and smart city initiatives. Participants will gain practical knowledge in corridor planning, stakeholder engagement, design evaluation, project implementation, and performance monitoring to support successful urban street transformation and long-term infrastructure management.

Emerging technologies continue to reshape urban street planning through Building Information Modeling, Geographic Information Systems, digital twins, drone surveys, artificial intelligence, connected vehicles, intelligent transportation systems, smart traffic signals, real-time mobility analytics, autonomous vehicle infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making. This course introduces participants to these innovations while examining climate-resilient street design, green infrastructure, low-carbon transportation, active mobility networks, and sustainable urban development strategies that prepare cities for future mobility challenges.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will possess the technical competence to design, evaluate, and implement complete streets that improve road safety, encourage active transportation, enhance accessibility, optimize traffic operations, strengthen environmental sustainability, and support inclusive urban growth. The acquired knowledge will enable professionals to deliver people-centered transportation infrastructure that meets international engineering standards while improving community resilience, economic vitality, and overall urban mobility.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend

• Transportation Engineers

• Highway Engineers

• Civil Engineers

• Urban Planners

• Municipal Engineers

• Traffic Engineers

• Road Design Engineers

• Infrastructure Engineers

• Landscape Architects

• Urban Designers

• Public Works Engineers

• Transit Planning Professionals

• Sustainable Mobility Specialists

• Project Managers

• Road Safety Engineers

• Accessibility Consultants

• Environmental Engineers

• Infrastructure Consultants

• Government Roads and Transport Officials

• Engineering Technologists

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles of urban street design and Complete Streets planning to create safe, accessible, inclusive, and efficient transportation corridors for all road users.

• Apply internationally recognized street design standards, engineering guidelines, and planning methodologies to develop balanced urban transportation networks that improve mobility and safety.

• Design roadway cross-sections incorporating pedestrian facilities, bicycle infrastructure, transit lanes, parking, landscaping, and utility corridors while maximizing operational efficiency.

• Evaluate intersections, roundabouts, traffic calming measures, and multimodal facilities using engineering analysis to improve traffic operations, accessibility, and user safety.

• Integrate sustainable transportation strategies including active mobility, public transit prioritization, green infrastructure, and climate-resilient design into comprehensive urban street projects.

• Conduct road safety assessments, accessibility evaluations, and pedestrian environment analyses that support compliance with engineering standards and universal design principles.

• Utilize Geographic Information Systems, Building Information Modeling, digital terrain models, and transportation planning software to support urban street design and project coordination.

• Analyze traffic demand, travel behavior, parking management, and corridor performance using engineering data to optimize street functionality and infrastructure investment decisions.

• Explore emerging technologies including smart traffic systems, connected mobility, digital twins, autonomous vehicle infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and intelligent transportation solutions.

• Develop comprehensive Complete Streets implementation strategies that improve environmental sustainability, enhance community connectivity, reduce emissions, strengthen economic development, and support resilient urban growth.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Urban Street Design

• Introduction to Complete Streets principles and people-centered urban transportation planning.

• Classification of urban streets based on function, mobility, accessibility, and land use.

• International urban street design standards, terminology, and engineering best practices.

• Balancing mobility, safety, sustainability, and economic development within urban corridors.

Module 2: Street Geometry and Cross-Section Design

• Design of roadway cross-sections including travel lanes, medians, and shoulder configurations.

• Planning sidewalks, bicycle lanes, shared-use paths, and pedestrian accessibility facilities.

• Integration of utilities, landscaping, drainage systems, and public realm improvements.

• Street dimension optimization supporting multimodal transportation and future expansion.

Module 3: Intersections and Traffic Operations

• Design of signalized intersections, roundabouts, and multimodal junction configurations.

• Traffic flow analysis, signal coordination, and intersection capacity improvement techniques.

• Pedestrian crossings, cyclist priority treatments, and accessible intersection design.

• Access management strategies minimizing conflicts and improving operational efficiency.

Module 4: Active Transportation and Public Transit

• Planning pedestrian-friendly streets supporting accessibility, walkability, and universal access.

• Design of bicycle infrastructure promoting safe and connected cycling networks.

• Public transport integration including bus lanes, transit stops, and multimodal interchanges.

• First-mile and last-mile connectivity supporting sustainable urban mobility solutions.

Module 5: Road Safety and Traffic Calming

• Road safety audit principles supporting safer urban street design and operations.

• Traffic calming measures including speed management, raised crossings, and curb extensions.

• Human factors engineering influencing roadway design and user behavior.

• Safe System and Vision Zero approaches reducing serious injuries and traffic fatalities.

Module 6: Drainage, Utilities, and Streetscape Design

• Urban drainage systems supporting resilient street infrastructure and flood management.

• Coordination of underground utilities within urban transportation corridors.

• Streetscape enhancements including lighting, street furniture, trees, and public spaces.

• Green infrastructure applications improving environmental performance and urban resilience.

Module 7: Planning, Policy, and Stakeholder Engagement

• Urban transportation planning frameworks supporting Complete Streets implementation.

• Community participation methods improving project acceptance and stakeholder collaboration.

• Policy development supporting multimodal transportation and equitable street design.

• Economic evaluation methods assessing benefits of Complete Streets investments.

Module 8: Digital Design and Smart Transportation

• Geographic Information Systems supporting urban transportation planning and analysis.

• Building Information Modeling and digital twins for integrated infrastructure development.

• Drone surveys, digital mapping, and three-dimensional corridor visualization techniques.

• Smart traffic management systems improving urban mobility and operational performance.

Module 9: Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Mobility

• Artificial intelligence supporting transportation planning and traffic optimization decisions.

• Connected vehicles, autonomous mobility, and intelligent transportation infrastructure planning.

• Climate-resilient street design addressing flooding, heat, and environmental adaptation.

• Low-carbon transportation strategies promoting sustainable and healthy urban communities.

Module 10: Best Practices and Future Urban Streets

• International best practices in Complete Streets planning and urban street engineering.

• Performance measurement, monitoring, and continuous improvement of urban street projects.

• Smart city integration supporting resilient, efficient, and connected transportation systems.

• Future innovations in multimodal transportation, digital engineering, and sustainable urban infrastructure.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.