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Alta Formalizes Partnership with CHS Consulting Group

This Partnership Will Expand Multimodal Transportation, Transit, and Parking Capabilities

TDM for Olympic Proportions

Proven Transportation Strategies for Large Special Events

Our people make the difference

Derek Abe

Principal
  • Portland
Meet the Alta Team

“ I’ve been intrigued by cities and city life as long as I can remember. As a child I spent much of my time wandering downtown, exploring the city by foot, skateboard, bus, and later by bicycle. I recognized this as…”

A Vision of Connection

Sweet Trails Alabama is connecting 67 counties through a statewide trail network

A Historic Step Forward for the Atlanta Beltline

The Westside Trail Segment 4 Opening Marks New Milestone
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September 9, 2025

People Behind the Project: Sacha Barkhuff and CV Link

In California’s Coachella Valley, an ambitious 40-mile multi-modal pathway is nearing completion. The CV Link aims to connect communities while providing significant environmental, health, wellness and economic benefits to the region. At the heart of this project is Sacha Barkhuff, PE, Alta Associate Engineer whose passion for puzzles, cycling and the outdoors helped turn a line on a map into one of the most innovative public infrastructure projects in the country.…

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August 19, 2025

The South Siskiyou Recreation Plan: How a Small Region Dreamed Big About Its Outdoor Future

In a region known for its breathtaking alpine landscapes, charming small towns, and passionate outdoor enthusiasts, the Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance (SORA) and Alta set out to create a unified, community-driven roadmap for sustainable, world-class recreation through a project funded by Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Two years later, the result is a multifaceted and collaborative plan that reflects the voices, values, and vision of an entire region: the South Siskyiou County Sustainable Recreation Plan.…

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August 14, 2025

People Behind the Project: hloe Klawunder and Georgia Tech’s Ferst Drive

When you walk, bike, or roll down Georgia Tech’s Ferst Drive today, it’s easy to appreciate the polished, thoughtfully designed infrastructure. It provides a seamless flow of pedestrians, cyclists, and buses navigating the heart of campus. But what many may not realize is that behind the street’s transformation stands the work of talented local professionals like Chloe Klawunder, PLA, Alta landscape architect whose passion for people and planet helped shape this project from the ground up.…

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