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In partnership with the City of Elk Grove, we recently planned and delivered the Cycle Quest Adventure Ride, a hands-on bike safety experience along the Laguna Creek Trail. Children and their caregivers practiced key skills, including helmet fitting, the ABC Quick Check, trail etiquette, and route planning. In a step toward greater inclusion, all of our Cycle Quest resources—activity books, videos, and maps—are available in Spanish, ensuring Spanish-speaking families could fully participate. We’re proud to help more families feel safe and empowered as they bike, walk, and roll through their neighborhoods. A special shoutout to Sara Schooley and the team for making this event not only impactful but a total blast! Learn more about Cycle Quest here: https://lnkd.in/gZmDRdA9

Following her standout plenary at the ITE 2024 Conference, Cipriana Patterson, P.E., PTOE, Director of Operations for the Mid-Atlantic Region, returns to the spotlight—this time on the ITE Talks Transportation podcast. In this must-listen episode, Cipriana dives deep into the importance of representation in transportation, shares her experiences as a Black woman in the field, and highlights the pivotal role of HBCUs and minority-serving institutions in shaping the future of the industry. If you haven't already, take time to listen to this powerful conversation on equity and inclusion! Listen here or on all podcast apps: https://lnkd.in/eqM9jXMk

There’s nothing like gathering our teams from across the United States to connect in person, share ideas, grow as one company—and enjoy a little friendly competition! 🚴✨ Last week, our South Region team met in Austin to explore our built work on foot and bike, participate in charrettes, and experience the vibrant local community. And in Silver Spring, staff from various offices joined our annual Fall Gathering. Despite the rain, we enjoyed a group bike ride and a lively cornhole tournament (congrats, Tina and Ayende! 🏆). Swipe through to see the highlights and the fun we had!

Next week in Ottawa: Director of Strategy Andy Clarke and Trails and Greenways Practice Lead Jeffrey Ciabotti will join fellow trail experts at the #WorldTrailsConference. 🌳On Tuesday, Jeff Ciabotti kicks things off with a session on designing climate-resilient trails that withstand extreme weather while enhancing community safety and connectivity. 🌳On Thursday morning, Andy Clarke leads a dynamic panel discussion on the future of the trails sector, exploring how we can design, build, and maintain a thriving trails network for generations to come. We’re excited to connect with trail leaders from around the world and share how resilient trail networks can unite people, places, and the planet. Check out the full conference program: https://lnkd.in/ddJgEH_s

It's been 15 years since our Boston office started with just three staff. Today, we have more than 40 Boston team members, and we're settling into our beautiful new office overlooking Boston Common. If you're in the area, join Toole Design leaders and local staff on October 17th for our Boston Open House, where we'll toast to: ▪️ 15 years of planning and designing for safer, more vibrant communities 🥳 ▪️ Our inviting new office space and scenic views 🏢 ▪️ And a special send-off for Nick Jackson, who’s retiring from consulting at the end of the year 💛 We'd love to celebrate with you! More details here: https://lnkd.in/eciFnazK

Congrats to Kansas for being named the Most Improved State in the Safe Routes Partnership’s Making Strides report! Our project team has been working with Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to relaunch its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, administer SRTS planning and programming grants, and develop SRTS plans for communities throughout the state. In 2024 alone, five cities have completed a SRTS plan, covering education and encouragement campaigns to infrastructure recommendations drawn from walk audit observations. We're proud to support these efforts to help more Kansas students and families walk, bike, and roll safely to school. Learn more about KDOT's SRTS Program: https://lnkd.in/gnYYFUyF

We’re excited to celebrate the 125-year legacy of the American Society of Landscape Architects at the ASLA 2024 Conference, taking place October 6–9 in Washington, DC. President Jennifer Toole, along with staff from our Atlanta, Oakland, Silver Spring, and Raleigh offices, will be sharing insights on DC's bike infrastructure, inclusive design, and linear landscapes. Learn more about what to expect at #ASLA2024 and how to connect with us. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gxNC3GtQ

A few more of the talented individuals who have recently joined Toole Design: • Uy Nguyen, Planner I, Minneapolis (former intern! 💛) • Sarah Udelhofen, Planner II, Seattle (former intern! 💛) • Ash Gibson, Junior Environmental Graphic Designer, Seattle • Joseph Blakeman, Senior Engineer, Transportation, Madison • Yoma Ejumabone, Engineer I, Austin Welcome!

What a great experience for our South Region team! 🎉 There’s nothing like gathering in person, exchanging ideas, and seeing the impact of our work firsthand.

September 16-20 is #TDMWeek! Our team has been collaborating with Chittenden County, Vermont, to create a forward-thinking playbook for transportation demand management (TDM) strategies. By assessing the region’s current needs and unique growth patterns, we're developing an actionable plan to transform the local transportation system, including: 🚗 Increasing telework share by 50% 🚴♂️ Doubling walking and biking trips 🚌 Tripling transit service This project is one example of our efforts to empower communities to embrace walking, biking, and transit as everyday transportation options. Learn more about mode shift opportunities in this article by TDM Practice Lead Thomas Cerny, AICP, TDM-CP: https://lnkd.in/gmGtHDfy