PNW Active Transportation Professional Education Needs Survey 2025

Purpose: The PacTrans Workforce Development Institute, a partnership of PNW universities and organizations collaborating to increase transportation research and education, would like input from practicing professionals like you to help us understand your active transportation education needs as leaders and practitioners.

We aim to understand the current landscape of the field, identify potential challenges and opportunities, and develop an action plan to create an innovative and complete active transportation education for professionals. Your perspective is essential for developing a comprehensive action plan that will address workforce challenges and enhance professional opportunities. By participating in this survey, you will directly contribute to solutions that address workforce needs, promote professional development, and broaden the reach of active transportation best practices.

Basic Information

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* 1. Your current position:

Civil Engineer

Other Engineer

Transportation Planner

Landscape Designer

Outreach and Education

Active Transportation Advocate / Community Organization

Other

If your response is Other, please specify:

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* 2. What organization(s) do you work/volunteer for?

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* 3. What professional organization(s) do you belong to or attend their events?

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* 4. Years in the Industry:

0-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16-20 years

20+ years

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* 5. Primary work location (City/Zip):

Workforce Traning Needs

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* 6. What is the best professional learning delivery method for you and your team?

In-person training

Online, live synchronous training

Online, on-demand, asynchronous training

Want a mix of both online and in-person trainings

Hybrid offerings where you can choose to be in-person or online

Other

If your response is 'Other', please specify

Active Transportation Professional Education Focus Areas

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* 7. Rate the training need for each of the following focus areas in active transportation (1-5, with 5 being most needed):

	1	2	3	4	5
Maintaining and designing active transportation facilities	Maintaining and designing active transportation facilities 1	Maintaining and designing active transportation facilities 2	Maintaining and designing active transportation facilities 3	Maintaining and designing active transportation facilities 4	Maintaining and designing active transportation facilities 5
Applying flexibility and trade-offs in active transportation design	Applying flexibility and trade-offs in active transportation design 1	Applying flexibility and trade-offs in active transportation design 2	Applying flexibility and trade-offs in active transportation design 3	Applying flexibility and trade-offs in active transportation design 4	Applying flexibility and trade-offs in active transportation design 5
Removing conflicts between active transportation users and vehicle drivers	Removing conflicts between active transportation users and vehicle drivers 1	Removing conflicts between active transportation users and vehicle drivers 2	Removing conflicts between active transportation users and vehicle drivers 3	Removing conflicts between active transportation users and vehicle drivers 4	Removing conflicts between active transportation users and vehicle drivers 5
Design innovations in universal and accessible design for active transportation facilities	Design innovations in universal and accessible design for active transportation facilities 1	Design innovations in universal and accessible design for active transportation facilities 2	Design innovations in universal and accessible design for active transportation facilities 3	Design innovations in universal and accessible design for active transportation facilities 4	Design innovations in universal and accessible design for active transportation facilities 5
Active transportation for system resilience, emergency management, and connecting to transit (multi-modal network connection)	Active transportation for system resilience, emergency management, and connecting to transit (multi-modal network connection) 1	Active transportation for system resilience, emergency management, and connecting to transit (multi-modal network connection) 2	Active transportation for system resilience, emergency management, and connecting to transit (multi-modal network connection) 3	Active transportation for system resilience, emergency management, and connecting to transit (multi-modal network connection) 4	Active transportation for system resilience, emergency management, and connecting to transit (multi-modal network connection) 5
Engineering for safe systems and incorporating Complete Streets principles	Engineering for safe systems and incorporating Complete Streets principles 1	Engineering for safe systems and incorporating Complete Streets principles 2	Engineering for safe systems and incorporating Complete Streets principles 3	Engineering for safe systems and incorporating Complete Streets principles 4	Engineering for safe systems and incorporating Complete Streets principles 5
Work zone safety around active transportation	Work zone safety around active transportation 1	Work zone safety around active transportation 2	Work zone safety around active transportation 3	Work zone safety around active transportation 4	Work zone safety around active transportation 5
Active transportation data analysis, understanding research bias, and data interpretation	Active transportation data analysis, understanding research bias, and data interpretation 1	Active transportation data analysis, understanding research bias, and data interpretation 2	Active transportation data analysis, understanding research bias, and data interpretation 3	Active transportation data analysis, understanding research bias, and data interpretation 4	Active transportation data analysis, understanding research bias, and data interpretation 5
Performance measurements for active transportation projects	Performance measurements for active transportation projects 1	Performance measurements for active transportation projects 2	Performance measurements for active transportation projects 3	Performance measurements for active transportation projects 4	Performance measurements for active transportation projects 5
Using emerging technologies (e.g., ITS) to improve mobility for all	Using emerging technologies (e.g., ITS) to improve mobility for all 1	Using emerging technologies (e.g., ITS) to improve mobility for all 2	Using emerging technologies (e.g., ITS) to improve mobility for all 3	Using emerging technologies (e.g., ITS) to improve mobility for all 4	Using emerging technologies (e.g., ITS) to improve mobility for all 5
Conducting walk/roll/safety audits	Conducting walk/roll/safety audits 1	Conducting walk/roll/safety audits 2	Conducting walk/roll/safety audits 3	Conducting walk/roll/safety audits 4	Conducting walk/roll/safety audits 5
Industry practices, manuals, and guidance (e.g., MUTCD, AASHTO Bike Guide, NACTO Bikeway Design Guide)	Industry practices, manuals, and guidance (e.g., MUTCD, AASHTO Bike Guide, NACTO Bikeway Design Guide) 1	Industry practices, manuals, and guidance (e.g., MUTCD, AASHTO Bike Guide, NACTO Bikeway Design Guide) 2	Industry practices, manuals, and guidance (e.g., MUTCD, AASHTO Bike Guide, NACTO Bikeway Design Guide) 3	Industry practices, manuals, and guidance (e.g., MUTCD, AASHTO Bike Guide, NACTO Bikeway Design Guide) 4	Industry practices, manuals, and guidance (e.g., MUTCD, AASHTO Bike Guide, NACTO Bikeway Design Guide) 5
NCHRP 1036: Roadway Cross-Section Reallocation Guide	NCHRP 1036: Roadway Cross-Section Reallocation Guide 1	NCHRP 1036: Roadway Cross-Section Reallocation Guide 2	NCHRP 1036: Roadway Cross-Section Reallocation Guide 3	NCHRP 1036: Roadway Cross-Section Reallocation Guide 4	NCHRP 1036: Roadway Cross-Section Reallocation Guide 5
Designing communication and engagement strategies that center community knowledge, respect cultural differences, and emphasize universal design outcomes	Designing communication and engagement strategies that center community knowledge, respect cultural differences, and emphasize universal design outcomes 1	Designing communication and engagement strategies that center community knowledge, respect cultural differences, and emphasize universal design outcomes 2	Designing communication and engagement strategies that center community knowledge, respect cultural differences, and emphasize universal design outcomes 3	Designing communication and engagement strategies that center community knowledge, respect cultural differences, and emphasize universal design outcomes 4	Designing communication and engagement strategies that center community knowledge, respect cultural differences, and emphasize universal design outcomes 5
Understanding the importance of cultural awareness, interdisciplinary communication, and valuing community lived experiences	Understanding the importance of cultural awareness, interdisciplinary communication, and valuing community lived experiences 1	Understanding the importance of cultural awareness, interdisciplinary communication, and valuing community lived experiences 2	Understanding the importance of cultural awareness, interdisciplinary communication, and valuing community lived experiences 3	Understanding the importance of cultural awareness, interdisciplinary communication, and valuing community lived experiences 4	Understanding the importance of cultural awareness, interdisciplinary communication, and valuing community lived experiences 5
Engaging communities in active transportation projects	Engaging communities in active transportation projects 1	Engaging communities in active transportation projects 2	Engaging communities in active transportation projects 3	Engaging communities in active transportation projects 4	Engaging communities in active transportation projects 5
Managing liability in active transportation projects	Managing liability in active transportation projects 1	Managing liability in active transportation projects 2	Managing liability in active transportation projects 3	Managing liability in active transportation projects 4	Managing liability in active transportation projects 5
Active transportation project management and funding (from pilots to major projects)	Active transportation project management and funding (from pilots to major projects) 1	Active transportation project management and funding (from pilots to major projects) 2	Active transportation project management and funding (from pilots to major projects) 3	Active transportation project management and funding (from pilots to major projects) 4	Active transportation project management and funding (from pilots to major projects) 5
Transportation demand management and reducing vehicle-miles traveled (VMT)	Transportation demand management and reducing vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) 1	Transportation demand management and reducing vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) 2	Transportation demand management and reducing vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) 3	Transportation demand management and reducing vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) 4	Transportation demand management and reducing vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) 5
Safety benefits of active transportation improvements	Safety benefits of active transportation improvements 1	Safety benefits of active transportation improvements 2	Safety benefits of active transportation improvements 3	Safety benefits of active transportation improvements 4	Safety benefits of active transportation improvements 5
Removing conflicts between active transportation users and vehicle drivers	Removing conflicts between active transportation users and vehicle drivers 1	Removing conflicts between active transportation users and vehicle drivers 2	Removing conflicts between active transportation users and vehicle drivers 3	Removing conflicts between active transportation users and vehicle drivers 4	Removing conflicts between active transportation users and vehicle drivers 5
Awareness of the history of transportation, cultural norms (car-centric, non-inclusive design), and current dynamics of the transportation system	Awareness of the history of transportation, cultural norms (car-centric, non-inclusive design), and current dynamics of the transportation system 1	Awareness of the history of transportation, cultural norms (car-centric, non-inclusive design), and current dynamics of the transportation system 2	Awareness of the history of transportation, cultural norms (car-centric, non-inclusive design), and current dynamics of the transportation system 3	Awareness of the history of transportation, cultural norms (car-centric, non-inclusive design), and current dynamics of the transportation system 4	Awareness of the history of transportation, cultural norms (car-centric, non-inclusive design), and current dynamics of the transportation system 5
N/A	N/A 1	N/A 2	N/A 3	N/A 4	N/A 5

Other (please specify)

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PNW Active Transportation Professional Education Needs Survey 2025

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* 1. Your current position:

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* 2. What organization(s) do you work/volunteer for?

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* 3. What professional organization(s) do you belong to or attend their events?

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* 4. Years in the Industry:

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* 5. Primary work location (City/Zip):

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* 6. What is the best professional learning delivery method for you and your team?

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* 7. Rate the training need for each of the following focus areas in active transportation (1-5, with 5 being most needed):

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* 8. Contact Information: