Charlottesville & Albemarle Walk Audit Workshop

Join AARP Virginia, Charlottesville Area Alliance, and other community and government partners for a Walk Audit Workshop facilitated by America Walks.

The workshop will be held Friday, June 7th, 8:30am – 5:00pm at Homewood Suites by Hilton, 2036 India Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901

* Space is limited, so please reserve your place here. *

Workshop Goals

1. Build the community’s capacity to conduct walkability and accessibility audits
2. Expand and activate the existing local movement of grass-roots advocates and stakeholders
3. Center equity (low-income families, people with disabilities, seniors, etc.) in research and recommendations
4. Strengthen partnerships with City, County, and State, and ensure inclusive planning practices are used
5. Generate ideas for improving pedestrian safety, comfort, and first/last mile connections to transit
6. Establish a foundation for future engagement

Workshop Outline

• 8:30 am: Coffee and Networking
• 9:00 am: Morning Program: Includes presentations covering existing initiatives and inclusive mobility, followed by a “Wheels in Motion” participatory walking/rolling experience
• 12:45 pm: Lunch (Provided by AARP Virginia)
• 1:15 pm: Afternoon Program: Includes a “Walkability Audit” and small-group discussions to develop recommendations for design improvements and grow a local advocacy movement for community change
• 5:00 pm: Close and Happy Hour (optional)

Questions?

please contact:

Tommy Safranek
Bike & Pedestrian Coordinator
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3723 | safranekt@charlottesville.gov