Our people make the difference.

Jesús Contreras

Jesús is a planner with a passion for collaborative design practices centered on lived-experiences and elevating community values. As a bike commuter who was born and raised in the Bay Area, Jesús seeks to improve the safety and reliability of active transportation options for all Bay Area residents and visitors. Prior to joining Alta, Jesús worked with bicycle and pedestrian programs at the City of Berkeley, and he is currently pursuing a masters degree in City Planning at UC Berkeley.

“I believe that everyone deserves access to reliable and safe transportation options to reach the opportunities they need for a better life. At Alta, I seek to empower communities to address the mobility challenges they face.”