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Dan Olken

Dan has a background in Industrial and Interaction Design that focuses on user experience. As part of the design team, Dan brings data to life through 2d and 3d maps and visualizations, and works on other elements in the planning process from community engagement to document writing and production. He received his degree in Industrial and Interaction Design from Syracuse University with a minor in Environment and Society and completed his Master of Urban and Regional Planning at University of Colorado Denver.

“Growing up in a rural-suburban place, I was aware of the freedom a bicycle gave and the dangers of inadequate cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. This became a deep interest of mine after a high school classmate was involved in a fatal collision. I want the work I do to prevent that from happening and create streets that allow users to use alternate modes of travel.”