Cycling and walking numbers are up in many communities, as people seek out healthy and safe transportation and recreation. Meanwhile, many agency budgets are down, and plans to spend millions on infrastructure may no longer be realistic. More than ever, the public demands that transportation projects are equitable and responsive to the needs of communities […]
Read MoreJoin Alta Vice President Joe Gilpin and Senior Designer Matt Pinder for our next Alta Innovation Series presentation on “Corner Design for All Users.” Mark your calendars for September 17 and register here. Cities have been working independently on solutions to make intersections more compact and to better balance design decisions that pit the safety […]
Read MoreWalk/Bike/Places is the premier conference in North America for walking, bicycling, and placemaking professionals from the public and private sectors. Produced by Project for Public Spaces, the event consists of nearly 100 participant-led breakout sessions and locally-led workshops, as well as opportunities for experiential learning by walking and biking through the streets and other public […]
Read MoreJoin us on Wednesday, August 19 for APBP‘s Professional Development Webinar Series. These one-hour webinars provide concise, thorough information on state-of-the-art topics. An unlimited number of people may attend at one site, and most presentations offer credit for professional certification. Transit Station Connectivity: How to Get it Done! August 19 | 3pm ET | Register […]
Read MoreAmerican Trails brings agencies, trailbuilders, advocates, and volunteers the latest in state-of-the-art information on all aspects of trails and greenways. Alta is looking forward to being part of the America Trails webinar series this August. Register for the webinar here. Session Information: Trail Analytics and Data Storytelling August 6, 2020 | 10-11:30am PST This webinar […]
Read MoreSave the date! Join Alta’s Kate Whitfield, P.Eng., MCIP, RPP and Jessica Roberts for a conversation about change in travel behaviors in response to the pandemic, and how we can ensure sustainable travel modes continue. When: Wednesday, June 10 at 2pm EST Title: Making Space: Biking out of a Pandemic Share and Road and TCAT – The Centre for Active […]
Read MoreThe American Planning Association has published the 2020 State of Transportation Planning report and we’re thrilled to share articles written by Alta staff. Alta planner Courtney Banker, Alta principal Sam Corbett, and Julia Lippe-Klein discuss the Disadvantaged Communities Planning Initiative in partnership with SCAG. This planning effort is focused on developing active transportation plans for […]
Read MoreAlta’s core mission is to create active and healthy communities. During the present COVID-19 public health crisis, we are as committed as ever. Not only have we limited in-person meetings and pivoted our workplaces to emphasize best practices in social distancing, we are already using technology to link our staff, clients, and communities together in […]
Read MoreThe event will feature workshops by high-caliber presenters, insightful plenary and keynotes, ample networking time, and several outdoor events.
Read MoreThe national walking movement has always been informed by local work to create safer, more accessible, well-connected networks of mobility. There is no one-sized fits all solution– strategies that are employed to create safer walking environments must reflect the history, culture, and background of each community. With that in mind, America Walks has decided to […]
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