Preparing 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.
Read MoreThis year, the American Trails International Trails Symposium is held in Dayton, Ohio, the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest. Hundreds of attendees from around the world convene at the International Trails Symposium to discuss and discover the latest and greatest in all things trail-related. The Symposium is designed for trail and greenway advocates, managers, […]
Read MoreJoin public health experts and Alta Planning + Design on Thursday, May 11 at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT for a discussion on “Advancing the Intersection of Health, Equity, and Transportation.” This webinar will introduce available health data that can be useful in decision-making and prioritization, provide case studies of successful efforts […]
Read MoreAlta Planning + Design is a proud sponsor of the Georgia Trails Summit on April 20-22, 2017 in Columbus, GA. Alta Trail Specialist Britt Storck, ASLA, PLA, CPD, explains, “We’re sponsoring the Georgia Trail Summit because we support trails and trail leadership in Georgia. Trails aren’t just connections to destinations anymore. Trails have become […]
Read MoreAlaska Trails’ annual conference provides trail users and the wider public a statewide opportunity for training and networking with trail professionals. Alta Planning + Design is bringing an Active Transportation Track to the conference this year. Friday’s keynote will feature Trail Oriented Development with Rory Renfro, Senior Associate. This keynote session will discuss the key ingredients […]
Read MoreAlta Planning + Design is a proud sponsor of the California Trails & Greenways Conference. The conference provides two days of high-quality education and networking opportunities for urban, rural, and backcountry trail professionals. Sessions Alta staff will be leading or participating in: Pocket Trails: Small Trails, Big Impact Pocket trails are short trails that often […]
Read MoreAlta was a proud sponsor of the 9th Annual Ontario Bike Summit in Toronto on April 11 & 12, 2017. Alta staff presented on the Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks (STAR) Guide, Effective Stakeholder Engagement Strategies, and the process of installing green thermoplastic.
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