Multimodal Design. We design for transportation environments that: Improve Safety. Our approach emphasizes appropriately designed sidewalks, crosswalks, raised medians, bus stop placement, traffic-calming measures, access management, and treatments for disabled travelers. This improves pedestrian, bicyclist and motorist safety by matching required space to identified volumes and providing stronger visual cues for all.
Maximize Transportation Options. Improving access to transportation options allows flexibility of travel choices. The opportunity to walk, bike or take transit allows users more control over their expenses while decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, access to alternative modes of transportation helps promote increases in healthy, physical activity.
“Transit Oriented Development as an approach to combat traffic congestion and protect the environment has caught on all across the country. The trick for real estate developers has always been identifying the hot transportation system. Today, highways are out; urban transit systems are in.” -The Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Support Sustainable Urban Environments. Our integrated transportation planning approach creates opportunities to utilize public and private rights-of-way to: • Lower urban heat island temperatures through a reduction in impervious pavement area. • Incorporate stormwater management strategies that focus on infiltration and low impact design. • Enhance carbon sequestration capacity through tree planting and landscaping. • Improve habitat and resting areas for urban wildlife.
Foster Strong Communities. G R E E N TO T H E M A X
368 LEED Accredited
Professionals Firm Wide
123 Certified/Sustainable Design Projects Totaling 20 Million GSF
Complete transportation systems play an important role in livable communities, where all people—regardless of age, economic status, or ability—feel safe and welcome on the roadways, sidewalks and pathways. A safe walking, bicycling and driving environment is an essential part of improving public transportation and creating friendly, walkable communities.
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