When
February 27, 2026
Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Contact Hours
1
Location Online - Course
This virtual roundtable discussion will require access to a computer with a webcam (either a camera that is built into your laptop or one that connects via USB) and a reliable internet connection. Login instructions will be provided by email during the week prior to class.
Description
Join us as we kick off the Safety Circuit Rider 2026 Roundtable series with an increased focus on pedestrian and bicycle safety. We are excited to hear Michael Sawyer (City of Richmond), Dempsey Bruton (City of Virginia Beach) and Dan Gelinee (UNC Highway Safety Research Center) share how they utilize LPIs along with other pedestrian safety strategies. A Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) is a traffic signal timing strategy that gives pedestrians a “head start”—typically 3 to 7 seconds—to enter a crosswalk before parallel vehicular traffic is given a green light. By allowing pedestrians to establish themselves in the intersection first, LPIs make them significantly more visible to drivers who may be preparing to turn.
Key Safety Benefits of LPIs include reduced collisions, enhanced visibility, improved yielding and support for vulnerable users. While LPIs are highly effective, their success often depends on complementary measures like Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), No Turn on Red (NTOR) which can be implement with minor to no additional vehicular delay. Local agencies often prioritize LPIs at intersections with high pedestrian volumes, heavy turning traffic, documented history of pedestrian-involved crashes and proximity to schools or transit hubs. We hope you will join us for an hour that will take us one step closer to Zero fatalities on our roadways.
Registration and Payment
The following registration fees cover the session, all course materials and meals:
Local Government: $0
State/Federal: $0
Private Industry: $0
Click here for UVA TTA's general registration information, cancellation policy, and refund policy. UVA TTA accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. Credit card information cannot be taken over the phone. Alternatively, after registering you can print out a voucher to send in with your payment. After you have completed the transaction you will receive an automatically generated email confirming registration and payment if applicable. Final confirmation and instructions will be sent out during the week prior to the class date.
Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT employees must register through the VDOT Virtual Campus. Registration fees and related expenses for all VDOT employees will be paid from the VDOT Learning Services Center budget. Registrants should contact their District Training Coordinator or the VDOT Learning Services Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses.
Due to current travel restrictions, VDOT employees are strongly encouraged to attend U. Va. TTA workshops on a day trip basis. Overnight travel requires permission from your District Administrator or Chief -- and in some cases higher levels of authority. If you require overnight lodging to attend a U. Va. TTA workshop, consult with your supervisor, District Training Coordinator, or VDOT Learning Services Center on travel approval procedures.