Last year, Alta Planning + Design supported a UCLA grad student, Rabi Abonour, in a research project to examine how racial justice concerns around enforcement practices tie into Vision Zero policies and projects. In his own words, he explains his research process and findings. By: Rabi Abonour As a street safety advocate, I have spent […]
Credit: Oakland Department of Transportation The draft update to Oakland, CA’s bicycle plan was released for public review and comment this month. The plan, called “Let’s Bike Oakland,” is part of a larger effort by the City of Oakland’s Department of Transportation (OakDOT) to practice equity-focused transportation planning. Alta Planning + Design was selected to […]
by Beth Flanagan, Marketing Coordinator, Alta Planning + Design I mean BIG props — like maps that are 40’ x 25’ that people can walk and draw on. Maps that allow people to easily identify their favorite neighborhood destinations, their closest light rail stop, their homes, and the sidewalk and streets they regularly travel. Next, locate the […]
