Alta is at the forefront of nationally significant bicycle and pedestrian research to advance the fields of transportation, land-use, planning, and design. Alta's mission is to create active communities where bicycling and walking are safe, healthy, and fun.
NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide
The purpose of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide (part of the Cities for Cycling initiative) is to provide cities with state-of-the-practice solutions that can help create complete streets that are safe and enjoyable for bicyclists. The NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide is based on the experience of the best cycling cities in the world. The designs in this document were developed by cities for cities, since unique urban streets require innovative solutions. Most of these treatments are not directly referenced in the current version of the AASHTO Guide to Bikeway Facilities, although they are virtually all (with two exceptions) permitted under the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The Federal Highway Administration has posted information regarding MUTCD approval status of all of the bicycle related treatments in this guide.. All of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide treatments are in use internationally and in many cities around the US.
TPRAC
The Trails, Paths and Routes Advisory Committee (TPRAC) is a public review group for communication between:
- Multi-use trail users
- Walkway users
- Bikeway users
- City of Edmonton civic administration
They provide advice and input to the City administration on:
- Planning
- Maintenance
- Management
- Emerging issues
- Special projects pertaining to multi-use facilities.
Cycle Edmonton
Civic information site relating to cycling issues in Edmonton.