Join 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.
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 […]
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