Designing data-driven solutions for safer, more sustainable travel choices.
What’s Included
🔹 Active Transportation Planning
- Analysis of walking and biking networks to identify gaps and opportunities
- Recommendations for infrastructure improvements to support safe, sustainable travel
- Corridor and intersection design support with a focus on accessibility and equity
🔹 Safe Routes to School Mapping & Analysis
- GIS-based identification of barriers and hazards in school travel networks
- Equity-focused grant applications and funding support for Safe Routes programs
- Development of outreach materials and education strategies for schools and families
🔹 Transit Access Studies
- Evaluate service coverage, first/last mile connections, and equity of access
- Identify underserved areas and propose policy or infrastructure interventions
- Create maps and reports that communicate findings to policymakers and the public
🔹 Funding & Policy Support
- Draft grant applications and program recommendations to secure federal and state transportation funding
- Translate technical findings into clear, actionable policy guidance
Who It’s For
- Cities & counties improving walking, biking, and transit networks
- School districts & nonprofits supporting Safe Routes to School initiatives
- Transit agencies evaluating access, service coverage, and equity impacts
- Universities & research centers conducting mobility and transportation demand studies
Why Work With Me?
As Planner at Alta Planning + Design, I administered the Oregon Safe Routes to School Program, supporting $30M in statewide infrastructure and education projects. With the City of Eugene, a pilot project increased active transportation usage by 35%, demonstrating the impact of data-driven outreach and policy integration. My expertise bridges technical GIS analysis, program management, and policy development, making me an ideal partner for projects that aim to improve safety, sustainability, and community mobility.
Topics:
- Complete Streets
- Design of streets to accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles safely
- Incorporation of shaded walkways, street furniture, and traffic calming measures
- Focus on integrating street vendors and informal transport modes
- Walk and Bike Audits
- Assessment of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in dense and mixed-use areas
- Identification of high-risk zones and conflict points
- Tailored recommendations for protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and pedestrian-only zones
- School and Market Zone Safety
- Development of Safe Routes to School and Market programs
- Installation of traffic calming measures such as speed bumps and raised crosswalks
- Enhanced signage and lighting for increased visibility and safety
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