The big news is out! UrbanTrans North America has joined the Alta family, signaling a new era in Transportation Demand Management Planning and Behavior Change. From reshaping the concept of commuting to fostering community ties, we're thrilled to introduce the innovative projects and initiatives led by our new team members.
Alta Planning + Design
Architecture and Planning
Portland, OR 15,978 followers
Creating active, healthy communities
About us
Alta is an international consulting firm with a mission to create active communities where bicycling and walking are safe, healthy, fun, and normal daily activities. We specialize in bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, greenway, and roadway planning, design, engineering and implementation in addition to outreach and education programs. Founded in 1996, Alta has more than 200 staff in 30 offices across North America. On any given day, most staff walk, bike, or take transit to work. Coupled with our passion for active transportation, Alta’s thorough understanding of the principles of bicycle and pedestrian design allows us to offer flexible and innovative design, planning, and engineering solutions.
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- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- Master plans (bicycle, pedestrian, trail, and park), Landscape architecture and engineering, Bike/Ped integration with transit, Complete Streets, Safe Routes to School, Counts, surveys, demand analysis, Education/encouragement programs, Wayfinding and signage, Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Mobility Plan, Multimodal Transportation, Shared Use Mobility, GIS, Geographic Information System, Trail Design, Non-motorized Master Plan, Bike Share Planning, Park design, Park planning, Bicycle Facility Design, Engineering, and Transportation
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Big News! Alta leader and Principal Brittain Storck, ASLA, PLA has been promoted to Director of Landscape Architecture! With a career rooted in trail and corridor placemaking, Britt has been a driving force behind projects that enhance quality of life across the country. As a Design Principal at Alta and the leader of our Atlanta office, she brings a deep understanding of human experience in public space and a passion for collaboration across all disciplines to create vibrant, connected communities. Britt served on the East Coast Greenway Alliance Board of Trustees for two years and served two terms as Vice President of the Atlanta-region Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy Board of Directors. Her dedication to community and landscape architecture is truly inspiring, and we can't wait to see the incredible impact she'll continue to make in her new role!
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Exciting progress is being made as the City of Aspen, in collaboration with Alta, takes its first steps toward enhancing safety across the city. Over the past few weeks, the City of Aspen has conducted three safety walking tours with City engineers and Alta team members, gathering valuable insights from these on-the-ground assessments. These suggestions will be compiled into a comprehensive Safety Action Plan, which will serve as a key resource for both City staff and the public. This plan will offer a clear understanding of Aspen’s unique safety challenges and provide systemic recommendations to make our roads safer for everyone. We anticipate sharing the final plan in early October.
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Congratulations to Denver International Airport - City & County of Denver Dept of Aviation and the Seattle Department of Transportation for their outstanding achievements at the 2024 Association for Commuter Transportation Conference! Denver International Airport (DEN) earned the Excellence in Planning award for their innovative Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan, which enhances access for both passengers and employees. Their plan outlines a variety of TDM strategies to improve airport access, ranging from subsidies and parking policies to educational initiatives and support for new transit services. Seattle Department of Transportation won the Best Overall Marketing Campaign for their “Flip Your Trip West Seattle” program. This initiative provides financial incentives, ongoing support, educational workshops, and engaging events to encourage car-free travel to and from West Seattle, particularly benefiting those most affected by detour traffic. https://lnkd.in/dZwTMMC
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The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has officially opened the Alta-designed Pershing Drive Bikeway! Alta’s Chief Operating Officer and engineer for the project's traffic components, Steven Frieson, was present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The bikeway, developed with green infrastructure and design strategies focused on reducing speeds and traffic, offers an affordable connection to key destinations like transit stations, parks, golf courses, medical facilities, and the San Diego Zoo. Learn more about the bikeway and Alta's role in its development below. https://lnkd.in/gucydW2x
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From Alta Oakland's planning lead Mauricio Hernandez welcoming Detroit Council Member Scott Benson, to capturing stunning views along the Detroit Riverwalk trail, our team is having an incredible time at this year's National APBP Conference. We’re excited to hear all the insights they'll bring back! #APBP24 https://lnkd.in/gpFzYAtr
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Our Minneapolis team took to the streets to install a five-intersection project to relieve traffic on Front Street. The team worked with the City of St. Peter to address concerns about fast-moving traffic, including semi-trucks, through traffic calming and pedestrian safety tools like curb extensions and mini traffic circles. St. Peter residents are excited by the early results, while a local artist is painting a mural in the traffic circle! Big thanks to the Minnesota Department of Health, SHIP coordinator Kristen Friedrichs, and AMKA SAFETY for their support and expertise.
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Headed to the 2024 National Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Conference in Detroit next week (August 12-14)? Catch Alta leaders Colin Harris, P.E., Lexi P., Hannah Day-Kapell, and Mauricio Hernandez throughout the conference. We are excited to participate in sessions focused on trends and evolution of micromobility and using equity data to guide SRTS programs. Plus, don't miss the Detroit Shipping Company 'Dine Around' led by Lexi Petrella on Tuesday evening! Learn more about where to find us below: https://lnkd.in/gpFzYAtr
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Pacific Northwest leader and Principal, Katie Mangle, has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Alta Planning + Design! With nearly three decades of experience in urban planning and sustainable transportation, Katie’s deep expertise and visionary approach will drive our company’s strategic direction forward. Her extensive career and innovative mindset make her the perfect fit to lead Alta as we continue to grow and make a positive impact. Learn more about Katie's new role here: https://lnkd.in/gNrq2dyW
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The North American Bikeshare & Scootershare Association's 2023 Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report is here! As part of NABSA’s Research & Data Committee, Alta Senior Planning Associate Mike Sellinger was happy to help develop this report. It provides an overview of the past year's growth and trends in shared micromobility systems. Learn more below: https://lnkd.in/gZ4mhstW
2023 State of the Industry Report
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