[Portland, Oregon, April 8, 2025] – Alta Planning + Design, a leader in sustainable transportation planning and design, is pleased to announce its partnership with CHS Consulting Group, a firm specializing in multi-modal transportation planning and design with strong expertise in transit planning, traffic operations/microsimulation, transportation demand management (TDM), and innovative parking management. This strategic move strengthens Alta’s ability to provide comprehensive multimodal transportation solutions that support seamless, efficient, and sustainable urban mobility systems.
“Alta continues to grow from our active transportation roots to serve our clients with full multi-modal capabilities,” said Brett Hondorp, Chief Executive Officer at Alta Planning + Design. “Integrating CHS’s team and expertise will further enhance our ability help communities with holistic solutions to improve safety and advance sustainable mobility.”
CHS will help Alta more fully realize its mission of “Sustainability on the Move.” Adding expertise in transit, parking and traffic engineering, alongside the firm’s existing planning, engineering, landscape architecture, and TDM services, Alta will provide integrated solutions for all transportation modes, including walking, bicycling, public transit, micromobility, ridesharing, urban freight, and personal vehicles. This comprehensive approach allows Alta to serve clients throughout the full project life cycle, from planning and design to engineering, implementation, and program management.
“For 25 years, Alta has been known for pioneering robust transportation planning and engineering solutions, and being at the forefront of sustainable transportation,” added Alta Chief Strategy Officer Katie Mangle. “By integrating CHS’s specialized expertise, we are significantly expanding our multimodal capabilities and reinforcing our commitment to creating safe, equitable, healthy, and connected communities.”
About CHS Consulting Group
CHS Consulting Group specializes in urban multimodal transportation planning and engineering design services. For more than two decades, CHS has managed high-profile transportation planning and design projects both within the United States as well as internationally in countries such as China, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico. Headquartered in Oakland with staff in Sacramento and Southern California, CHS is known for delivering expert solutions that balance mobility, accessibility, and sustainability.
About Alta Planning + Design
Alta Planning + Design specializes in creating active, multimodal transportation systems that connect people to places in healthier, more sustainable ways of moving. With a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, and designers, Alta partners with communities to develop solutions that enhance mobility, accessibility, and quality of life. Learn more at www.altago.com.