In partnership with TransitCenter, Alta completed a research project to develop evaluation tools for Transportation Demand Management (TDM) campaigns that would tell more complete stories about the impact they have on communities. Focusing on SmartTrips/individualized marketing campaigns, but relevant to any specific TDM campaign, the report outlines a range of tools and methodologies that can […]
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APBP prepared Essentials of Bike Parking for people planning to purchase or install bike parking fixtures on a limited scale.
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Alta Planning + Design provided pro bono design services for two traffic gardens for Cascade Bicycle Club’s Major Taylor Project. The Major Taylor Project provides a year-round youth development cycling program focused on introducing youth from diverse communities to bicycling, healthy living, bicycle maintenance, road safety awareness and the importance of working toward individual goals. Inspired by […]
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Bicycle sharing programs are becoming a major part of the urban transportation fabric in cities worldwide. Funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the purpose of this study is to develop a concept for an electric bicycle share program that can overcome some of the limitations of traditional, stationbased bicycle share programs.
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Alta has created many stellar map examples, and we have shared a few of our favorite tips and tricks to help you create your own great maps.
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A guide for City Leaders A blueprint for leaders to transform any city into an active city. The Active Cities Report includes practical guidance, sample metrics, and inspirational examples – as well as a summary of the evidence that proves an active city is a competitive city.
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Alta provided pro bono assistance to the Oregon SRTS Network’s Leadership Committee to collect data and design this first-ever statewide snapshot report. The Committee will use the document to promote our work with community partners and elected officials alike, and to help coordinate SRTS efforts around the state. Download the Document Here
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In 2015, the City of Minneapolis updated its Bicycle Master Plan with a list of 55 prioritized miles of potential protected bikeways. This short brief by Alta Planning + Design quantifies the potential benefit of doubling the commute modeshare in the City of Minneapolis. Minneapolis Benefits Assessment Brief 2015
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