At the National Bike Summit, U. S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced the publication of the Federal Highway Administration’s new resource on Measuring Multimodal Network Connectivity. The guidebook focuses on pedestrian and bicycle network connectivity and provides information on incorporating connectivity measures into state, metropolitan, and local transportation planning processes.
Read MoreAdvances in technology such as the advent of autonomous vehicles (AVs), the rise of E-commerce, and the proliferation of the sharing economy are having profound effects not only on how we live, move, and spend our time in cities, but also increasingly on urban form and development. While there has been a focused effort on […]
Read MoreThe National Bike Summit will be hosted by the League of American Bicyclists in Washington, D.C. March 5-7. Alta Planning + Design will be participating in two sessions during the event. Senior Associate Charlie Denney will provide expert advise on choosing the best bike share options for communities and campuses. Vice President Steve Durrant, FASLA, […]
Read MoreAlta Planning + Design will be leading a training workshop on the FHWA Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks Guide at the 2018 Ontario Good Roads Association Conference, February 25th, 2018. The guide, which Alta co-authored, presents compelling photographs, visual illustrations, and technical diagrams to communicate design issues, network analyses, and solutions in a small town […]
Read MoreCities are growing vertically rather than horizontally, and infrastructure and transportation design is out of step with current and future transportation demand. There are lots of theories about the best way to create a bikeable and walkable city, but who has time to go looking for them? Join Miovision and Alta on February 21st […]
Read MoreTraining Session: How to Design Multimodal Streets for All Users Alta’s training session at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Conference will help urban and rural municipalities make their streets safer, more livable and economically vibrant. Drawing from design guides produced by the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), NACTO-certified trainers will discuss […]
Read MoreThe future of autonomous vehicles (AVs) could come in many forms that have dramatically different components and different impacts: Private ownership (PAVs), shared ownership (SAVs), transit complementary (TCAVs) such as AV shuttles. Although it is tempting to take a “wait and see” approach, the technology is spreading rapidly for two reasons: Autonomous technology is […]
Read MorePreparing Your Active Transportation Program Grant Application The Active Transportation Program (ATP) was created to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. The Cycle 4 Call for Projects for the ATP is tentatively scheduled for late May 16, 2018, with a deadline set for July 31, 2018. Please note that this […]
Read MoreFHWA Rescission of Interim Approval of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons UPDATE: On March 20, 2018, the FHWA released a new Interim Approval 21 for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) as a tool to enhance pedestrian crossings. Learn more about the new interim approval and what it means in Alta Planning + Design’s memorandum. On December […]
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