Alta Interns are already bringing diverse perspectives to projects as they prepare for careers in active transportation Contact: Brett Hondorp, AICP, President We’re excited to introduce Alta’s 2022 summer interns, who are already bringing diverse perspectives and energy to Alta’s work. Alta’s internship program is intended to create pathways for…

Contact: Jean Crowther, AICP, Principal, Alta Mobility hubs are playing a fundamental role in modern transportation systems by providing the digital and physical infrastructure that connects people to the travel options they need. Alta is collaborating with transit providers, regional agencies, universities, and cities to reduce the need for driving…

New Federal Grant Program Makes it Easier to Prioritize Traffic Safety Contact: Jeff Knowles, AICP, Alia Awwad, PE, Jennifer Baldwin Almost 43,000 people lost their lives last year in traffic crashes. One in five of these deaths were vulnerable road users — people on foot, on bikes or scooters, or…

Contact: Alia Awwad, Jennifer Baldwin, Elizabeth Yarnall, David Wasserman, AICP In March 2022, the City of Kirkwood, MO adopted its Vision Zero Action Plan after a year-long effort of community engagement, crash data analysis, Task Force leadership and Steering Committee guidance. Alta worked with the City to develop the Action…

Contact: William Hargrove, ASLA, PLA, Design Associate, Alta As designers, one of the most important tasks is to elevate seemingly mundane, everyday pieces of the earth into vibrant public spaces with a true sense of place. The Project for Public Spaces puts it this way: “As both an overarching idea…

Contact: Ryan Booth and Brian Burchfield, Alta When constructed, the Dumbarton to Quarry Lakes Trail (D2QL) in Fremont, CA will combine regional recreation opportunities with urban commuting routes to connect the San Francisco Bay with the Quarry Lakes Regional Park. Alta Landscape Architects are leading this 8-mile trail project for…

By: Lydia Kenselaar, Sustainability Co-Lead, Alta On April 13, Alta kicked off a new project in the City of Peoria, AZ where the team is reimagining its main street as a walkable, bikeable anchor for the City’s Old Town district. The project is a perfect opportunity to think about the…

As we celebrate World Landscape Architecture Month, see how the visionary Atlanta BeltLine is creating jobs, positive climate action, and affordable housing Contact: Brittain Storck, PLA, Landscape Architecture Practice Lead, Alta Trails are valuable infrastructure for catalyzing positive change in our cities. The Westside Trail Extension, part of the Atlanta…

By: James Powell, PLA, Alta What began as a striping project with spot pavement repair quickly became an opportunity to bring an entire community together. The City of El Monte, CA was open to exploring other alternatives for a 70-foot two-lane roadway that encouraged speeding and burnouts. They also knew…