Lesley Lowe AICP CTP

Experience

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  San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority

  Oct 1998 - Jun 1999

  Planning Assistant II

  · Implemented planning feasibility studies including surveys and analysis for regional transit routes· Prepared graphic displays and maps of demographic data used in public outreach and presentations for the Board of Directors· Performed research and data collection on ridership, including drivers surveys, onboard surveys, and boarding/alighting surveys· Supervised intern staff and provided direction on related projects

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  City of San Luis Obispo

  Jun 1999 - Apr 2000

  Transportation Technician

  · Created ArcView database of all bicycle facilities in the City including location, condition, and markings· Prepared protocol and program for maintaining and installing bicycle facilities· Developed educational materials for neighborhood traffic management· Analyzed transportation surveys and prepared statistical analysis and reports· Maintained accident database and utilized data to manage safety concerns· Managed the City’s red curb permits program and coordinated with maintenance staff for execution· Maintained posted speed limit files; conducted 85th percentile surveys and site-distance analysis Show less

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  County of Santa Barbara

  Apr 2000 - Dec 2000

  Transportation Planner

  · Communicated the County’s protocols and expectations on traffic impact analysis to developers and transportation consultants· Served on the County’s Subdivision Committee which provided a forum for developers to present site plans to County staff for initial review· Reviewed consultant traffic impact reports for consistency with County standards and thresholds· Conducted basic traffic engineering studies related to access, parking, and circulation· Prepared project condition letters for project specific development projects· Managed the County’s traffic volume program and coordinated hired vendors to update data on an ongoing basis Show less

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  Fehr & Peers Associates

  Dec 2000 - Jul 2003

  Transportation Planner

  ● Manage and prepare transportation impact analysis for development and planning projects.● Conduct parking studies for specific development projects to establish parking demand ratios.● Contribute to the development of traffic calming, TDM, bicycle and pedestrian plans.● Prepare transportation analysis for comprehensive planning projects including General Plans and Specific Plans.● Critique and contribute to Safe Routes to School programs, including access and circulation analysis. Show less

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  Environmental Science Associates

  Aug 2003 - Mar 2015

  Sustainable Communities Program Manager / Senior Transportation Planner

  ● Lead and supervise multi-disciplinary teams to author planning and environmental documents for general plans, specific plans and development projects.● Coordinate and execute day-to-day project tasks, which include communicating with clients, managing consultants and overseeing the work of internal staff.● Engage with resource agencies, stakeholders, clients and the public to mitigate project impacts creatively and effectively.● Present in professional meetings and attend public hearings to position projects for approval.● Prepare transportation impact analysis, including parking studies, sight-distance analysis and capacity analysis.● Manage and mentor a team of environmental analysts to instill project management and technical skills. Show less

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  Stanford University

  Mar 2015 - now

  Land Use and Environmental Planning

  • Director, Transportation and Environmental Planning

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Transportation and Enivronmental Planning Manager

    Sept 2019 - Apr 2022

  • Senior Environmental Planner

    Mar 2015 - Aug 2019