Sponsored by East Coast Greenways, the first Southeast Greenways & Trails Summit takes place in Durham, NC, at the heart of the flourishing Triangle region. Alta staff will be participating in and hosting a number of sessions and events, including: Welcome and Keynote – Greenways: Past, Present, and Future Chuck Flink, FASLA, PLA, Senior Advisor, […]
Read MoreReducing Crime One Trail at a Time American Trails will present this Webinar on August 31, 2017. This webinar will explore methods to enhancing trail security and safety perceptions through environmental design. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a proactive crime prevention technique in which the proper design and effective use of the built […]
Read MoreThe 7th Annual Silicon Valley Bike Summit is the region’s largest gathering of active transportation leaders and organizers from government, law enforcement, non-profit, and the public. Alta staff will be participating in a number of sessions, including: 1. Stressed Out: Planning Better Bike Networks from the User’s Point of View, Mercury & Jupiter Rooms Panelists […]
Read MoreITE Learning Hub: Creating Great Communities through Transportation; Not Transportation through Communities This webinar series is intended to demonstrate a more inclusive and collaborative dialogue between transportation professionals, other professions, and the community that they are serving. The series will provide a framework for a new way of thinking—a new vision for transportation professionals to […]
Read MoreJoin Alta Planning + Design as we host a discussion on how to make bicycle and pedestrian facility implementation a reality in small towns and rural areas. You will hear small town implementation stories—their triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned. This free, public webinar will be informative for other communities as they take steps to improve active transportation options.
Read MoreWhere the Duct Tape Meets the Road: Using Pop-Ups to Promote Safe Routes to School Pop-up Safe Routes to School projects are temporary installations that show the potential traffic safety improvements projects like crosswalks, curb extensions, and roundabouts have to make it easier, safer, and more appealing for kids to walk and bike to school. […]
Read MorePreparing for New Mobility: Writing Effective Resolutions Communities of all sizes realize disruptive transportation technology is not coming—it is here. Communities can prepare now to harness the benefits of technology while limiting risks. Alta’s new resource, Preparing for New Mobility: Writing Effective Resolutions, is intended to help communities of all sizes prepare for technology such […]
Read MoreAlta Planning + Design is proud to be part of the 2017 Velo-City conference, held in Arnhem-Nijmegen from June 13-16. Find us at Booth S13 to meet some of our AltaGO-Europe partners. Our Sessions: Quality Standards – The role of cycle friendly benchmarks in advocacy Tuesday, June 13 15:30-16:30 Quality standards play an interesting […]
Read MoreAlta Planning + Design makes Global Grid’s inaugural ranking of Top 20 Active Transportation Websites The Global Grid announced the release of its inaugural ranking of Top 20 Active Transportation Websites during National Bike Month. These websites are the most useful online resources for those in active transportation; walking, biking, bus, or rail-related professions. 1. […]
Read MoreThe Greater Yellowstone Trail Concept Plan was selected as the winner of the American Trails “Trail Planning & Design” (greater than $500,000) Award.
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