FHWA Rescission of Interim Approval of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons UPDATE: On March 20, 2018, the FHWA released a new Interim Approval 21 for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) as a tool to enhance pedestrian crossings. Learn more about the new interim approval and what it means in Alta Planning + Design’s memorandum. On December […]
Read MoreAlta Durham Recognized as Gold Bicycle Friendly Business Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Alta Planning + Design’s Durham office with Gold Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB℠) designation. Alta’s Durham office joins a cutting-edge group of 1,118 current Bicycle Friendly Businesses, and 10 other Alta offices to be recognized, that are transforming the American workplace. “The League […]
Read MoreAlabama’s First Protected Bike Lane Opens in Huntsville A transformation of three city blocks into a bicycling connector on which bikes and cars will co-exist equally “wasn’t so simple as just slapping down some green paint,” as Dennis Madsen puts it. The makeover of Spragins Street in downtown Huntsville, with its new green stripes and […]
Read MoreThe Carolina Thread Trail Forum celebrated its tenth year of bringing together 200 of the Carolina region’s leading experts, industry professionals, and community leaders involved in advancing the region’s trail network. Alta’s Jeff Olson, RA was the lunch keynote speaker, highlighting best practices in developing regional trail networks and Alta’s experience leading the Empire State Trail effort. […]
Read MoreAlta Programs Specialist Hannah Mullin was one of “40 under 40” recognized by the Association for Commuter Transportation as outstanding leaders in TDM. As an emerging leader in the industry, we asked Hannah to share some of her thoughts about TDM. For our readers not familiar with it, what is TDM? TDM stands for Transportation […]
Read More2017 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 […]
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