2017 Bicycle Friendly University Awards Announced Each year, the League of American Bicyclists announces new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities (BFUs). According to the League’s website, there are now 182 BFUs in the US. Achieving a high level of designation requires a comprehensive approach, including developing on-campus bikeways and implementing a diverse set of education, encouragement, engagement, […]
Read MoreNACTO Designing Cities 2017: Chicago Learn from national leader and Alta Principal Joe Gilpin (contributor to the original NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide) and Tim Gustafson in a special bikeway training session to kick off NACTO Designing Cities. Whether you have never cracked open the guide, or are seeking to learn the latest, this training […]
Read MoreBikeshare ROW Summit 2017 The NABSA bikeshare Right of Way Summit will be an exploration of the various ways to accommodate the growing numbers of dockless bike share bicycles within the public right of way that minimizes impact to pedestrian traffic, ADA accessibility, transit access, and clutter. Alta’s bikeshare expert Phil Goff will focus on potential […]
Read MoreThe 2017 California Bicycle Summit is one of the nation’s leading bicycle-related conferences. As one of the state’s most important bicycle events, the California Bicycle Summit brings together 400+ bicycle and equity advocates, transportation planners, and policy leaders from around the state. Alta is proud to sponsor the 2017 California Bicycle Summit. Alta staff will present […]
Read MoreSponsored 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. […]
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