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Marguerite Schumm

Art Director
  • Portland
Meet the Alta Team

“ At Alta, our graphic design is more than just aesthetically pleasing 2D designs, it's a way to engage, inspire, and inform the general public. It makes folks curious, invites them to interact, and leaves them with a memorable impression. Through…”

SANDAG has opened the Alta-designed Pershing Drive Bikeway in San Diego! The bikeway, featuring green infrastructure and speed-reducing design, connects key spots like transit stations, parks, and the San Diego Zoo.

September 3, 2024

TDM Leaders Share Inspiring Moments from the 2024 ACT Conference

This year’s Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) Conference gathered Transportation Demand Management (TDM) professionals from around the world in Denver, CO, for four days of impactful and inspiring conversations about the future of sustainable transportation. Hear from our team about their biggest takeaways, and how these ideas are inspiring their work back home.…

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Aug 14, 2024

The Ribbon Has Been Cut on SANDAG’s Pershing Drive Bikeway

Nearly a decade in the making, the San Diego Association of Governments’ (SANDAG) Alta-designed Pershing Drive Bikeway in San Diego, CA, is now open for cycling! The 2.3-mile long separated bicycle facility routes through the historic Balboa Park and into downtown San Diego.…

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Aug 8, 2024

Alta Names Katie Mangle Chief Strategy Officer

Pacific Northwest leader and Principal Katie Mangle has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Alta Planning + Design. With a career spanning nearly three decades in urban planning and sustainable transportation, Katie brings a wealth of experience and a visionary approach to her new role at the helm of the company’s strategic direction.…

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