WSP Earth & Environment Services for Netflix

Future Ready Solutions

• Minimizes capital expenditures for roads and parking • Improves travel efficiency • Reduces climate change related emissions • Supports the use of public transit • Increases the overall sense of community • Improves general health and promotes an active lifestyle Our transportation planning, land use planning, and urban design teams collaborate to deliver complex projects (such as mobility hub designs) that improve access to transit, to create vibrant city centers, to promote active travel and road safety (Vision Zero), and to generate economic activity. Our specialists in travel demand management also work with local communities to develop behavioral change strategies to realize the full potential for transit, cycling, pedestrian, and high-occupancy vehicle travel.

Active Transportation

In today’s society, “active transportation” has become an important part of urban planning. It offers effective strategies with far-reaching social, environmental and transportation benefits. WSP’s experts have been involved in active transportation for many years, providing core competencies in promoting active transportation strategies across the world. Active transportation planning and design can reduce demand for road infrastructure, improve multimodal network performance, enhance safety, and reduce construction and maintenance costs of traditional vehicle-oriented roads, and support the development of vibrant cities. From conceptual network planning to detailed facility design and implementation, WSP’s multidisciplinary approach creates healthy and sustainable communities through innovative and effective transportation solutions, as well as Complete Streets planning and design. The following benefits are associated with efficient active transportation networks:

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