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Looking forward to the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 5-9 in Washington, DC! We are excited to connect and be a part of the critical conversations that are influencing the future of mobility.

SANDAG has opened the Alta-designed Pershing Drive Bikeway in San Diego! The bikeway, featuring green infrastructure and speed-reducing design, connects key spots like transit stations, parks, and the San Diego Zoo. blog.altaplanning.com/the-ribbon-has…

Sunny summer adventures for our Los Angeles team! Our LAX office had a blast attending the LAFC soccer match against Club Tijuana. Learn more about our LAX office and other offices around North America here: altago.com/contact/

The NOFO for @USDOT's Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Program is out! Alta can help cities and agencies strategize their applications, including brainstorming a competitive approach to projects, and much more. Reach out if you want to learn more!

Congratulations to Alta Principal and our Canadian Operations Lead, Kate Whitfield for receiving the 2024 @ITEhq Council Impact Award for her groundbreaking 'Career Connect with Kate' initiative!

Join us on July 30 as Alta Civic Analytics Leader David Wasserman, in collaboration with HEAVY.AI and Replica, showcase how these organizations have enriched the National Bridge Inventory database. carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Details/…

Meet Claire Basinski, Alta Canada's new Principal! With her extensive experience and passion, Claire is transforming urban planning. Discover her impact on creating safer, sustainable communities. blog.altaplanning.com/altas-claire-b…

By promoting diversity and inclusion at the intersection of private and public spaces, we can help foster welcoming places for all within public transportation, neighborhoods, and public space realms (2/2).

Design to foster belonging: To create truly inclusive communities, it is vital for practitioners to go beyond focusing on specific environments and challenge the assumptions of traditional public spaces (1/2).

To create a sense of belonging for all, public lighting should be thoughtfully designed at a people scale, providing a safer environment. Consider factors as brightness, the layers of light, and the quality of light, which influence how people perceive their surroundings (2/2).

Inclusive lighting: Public lighting should prioritize the safety and inclusivity of all, rather than solely serving the needs of motorists. Improper lighting can create uneven patches of light that hinders pedestrian navigation (1/2).

Collaborate and co-create with LGBTQ+: Planning authorities are recognizing the need to consult with aging LGBTQ+ individuals to address their specific needs in the built environment.

In celebration of Pride Month, learn how innovative design features are reshaping public spaces to be safer, more welcoming, and inclusive for all communities. Here are three key takeaways from the Arup report "Queering Public Spaces" (a thread 🧵)

Alta Principal Alia Awwad & TDM Lead Joddie Gray had a blast at the Florida Commuter Summit in Fort Lauderdale! Great discussions on TDM programs with top transportation pros. #CommuterSummit #TDM #Florida

National #BikeToWorkWeek may be over, but the journey towards safer, sustainable, and connected communities keeps rolling! A big thank you to our amazing team members from all five US regions who joined this year's fun.

A partnership geared toward enhancing and creating connected communities.

Join Alta at The Tennessee Trails and Greenway Rally in Chattanooga, May 20-22! Meet Alta's Britt Storck, Kimberly Williams, and explore East Tennessee's trail projects. See you there! bit.ly/3wAkeKb

Introducing the MnDOT Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment (VRUSA) Data Dashboard. Championed by Alta's Kim Voros, Colin Harris and Matthew Dyrdahl the VRUSA dashboard presents a holistic, data-driven strategy for enhancing non-motorist safety. bit.ly/3V6OsOs