Transportation

Landscape architects design transportation systems that are safe, equitable, sustainable, and human-centered.

Transportation shapes how people move through and experience their communities. Landscape architects play a key role in designing roads, transit corridors, trails, and streetscapes that are safe, accessible, environmentally sensitive, and enjoyable for everyone. These transportation landscapes support active transportation, reduce emissions, enhance public space, and improve connectivity across regions. 

Featured Resources

Sustainable Transportation Guide

Discover how this guide can inspire and support the planning and design of low-emission, safe, equitable, resilient, and visually captivating public spaces.

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Landscape Architecture 2040: Climate & Biodiversity Action Plan

Empowers landscape architects with bold targets—advancing biodiversity, reducing emissions, increasing sequestration, and delivering climate and biodiversity justice through every project.

Explore the Action Plan

Learn About Transportation Design

Deepen your expertise in designing multimodal, equitable, and resilient transportation systems.
 

Explore transportation learning

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The Role of Landscape Architects in Roadway Design Projects

How landscape architects bring safety, sustainability, and community value to roadway design.

Shape transportation systems that connect people and places.

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