Speaking

This session highlights how a corridor study in the Steubenville–Jefferson County, Ohio, region translated walk audit observations into practical, implementable Complete Streets improvements within an Appalachian context. Early field audits revealed critical pedestrian gaps along the selected corridors, which were reinforced through crash and traffic analysis.

Through ongoing collaboration with a multidisciplinary group of local agencies, schools and stakeholders, the team worked through multiple design iterations to build consensus and refine solutions such as shared-use paths, targeted crossing improvements and road diets. The session will walk through how stakeholder input shaped final concepts, how technical analysis supported decisions and how projects were positioned for funding and implementation.

This session demonstrates how GIS can turn complex multimodal planning into clear, actionable insights. Using the Belomar Regional Multimodal Study as an example, we show how resourceful maps and spatial analyses help agencies quickly understand regional mobility challenges and opportunities. Participants will learn how these tools position MPOs and local governments to make informed decisions and strengthen funding applications with compelling, data-driven reasoning.