cat silva | transportation planner + graphic designer | graphic portfolio

CAT SILVAMASTER OF URBAN PLANNINGMASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

GRAPHIC PORTFOLIO

425-346-1122

[email protected]

www.issuu.com/CatSilvaPortfolio

www.LinkedIn.com/in/catmcsilvain

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Bicycle Wayfinding Design + Installation for the Factoria Trail ConnectionFACTORIA TRAIL WAYFINDING PROJECT | City of Bellevue | 2013

WAYFINDING PLAN DETAILS: Examples of Sign Post Installation

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The first municipal transportation project I managed from the design stage through implementation was the installation of a new local wayfinding system by the Factoria Mall in Bellevue. The system I designed was installed to guide bicyclists and pedestrians to the Factoria Trail, which safely connects non-motorized road users away from Factoria Boulevard SE and onto 124th Avenue SE. This small-scale project included over a dozen signs installed in concert and coordination with Engineering Department staff working on a bicycle wayfinding network through the City of Bellevue.

CONFIRMATION SIGN

PROJECT OVERVIEW

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Annual Statewide Bicycle + Pedestrian Documentation ProjectBICYCLE + PEDESTRIAN COUNTS | City of Bellevue | 2012

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Project Management + Creation of Bicycle Parking Guidelines for Downtown BellevueBICYCLE PARKING PROGRAM | City of Bellevue | 2013

AFTERBEFORE

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Report damage to:

This bicycle rackis provided by the

If urgent:[email protected]

425-452-7840

Sticker Placement Options

BICYCLE RACK PROJECT: Installation + Standardization

RACK PLACEMENT: AASHTO Recommendations

MAINTENANCE: Stickers with Contact Information

INSTALLATION EXAMPLE: Bicycle Circle Rack

To expand the supply of short-term bicycle parking available in Downtown Bellevue, I managed the installation of twenty new bicycle racks. This project introduced elegant circle bicycle racks to the City of Bellevue and also featured several utilitarian high rail bicycle racks. I also designed stickers to affix to all new and existing bicycle racks to identify city-ownership racks and inform users how to report damage or other maintenance needs. Informing future bicycle rack implementation, I documented this project and created recommeded guidleines for bicycle rack installation based on recognized standards and input from multidisciplinary city staff. The guidelines were presented to the Transportation Commission as an exhibition of the Transportation Departments use a portion of the Pedestrian Access Improvements Fund to create more environments more friendly to non-motorized travlers.

Bike Circle RacksHigh Rail RacksSticker Specs

BICYCLE CIRCLERACKRACK

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Mapping Long-Range Proposals for the Downtown Transportation Plan UpdateTRANSPORTATION MAPPING | City of Bellevue | 2012-2013

MAINTENANCE: Stickers with Contact Information

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Access to Network by TAZ

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Transportation Department | Long Range Planning

The City of Bellevue does not guarantee that the information on this mapis accurate or complete. This data is provided on an "as is" basis anddisclaims all warranties.

Coordinate System: State Plane, Washington North Zone,NAD83 NSRS2007 (Bellevue)

File Name: V:\tr\arcgis\planning\DTP\2011\Preliminary Maps\Transit\Coverage\GIS\MapProject\TransitCoverage_2030.mxdDate: 9/4/2013

I provided GIS services to support the Downtown Transportation Plan Update while working as an intern for the City of Bellevue Transportation Department. In this role, I managed a geodatabase containing spatial data describing all current and long-range transportation planning recommendations associated with the this project. Using this data, I produced maps visualizing the planning direction presented at monthly Transportation Commission meetings and staff meetings. These many mapping projects documented existing conditions and long-range transportation planning for roadways and transit service as well as bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Downtown Bellevue.

BICYCLE FACILITIES: Network Planning

ROADWAY CAPACITY: Baseline + Build



Transportation Department | Long Range PlanningFile Name: V:\tr\arcgis\planning\DTP\2011\Preliminary Maps\Roadway\LOSandCapacityProjects\GIS\MapProject\Roadways_LOSandCapacityProjects_2030BaselineandBuild.mxdDate: 9/4/2013

Roadway Capacity:and LOS: 2030Baseline & "Build"


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Downtown Area

Transportation Department | Long Range PlanningDate: 9/5/2013



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An Ethnographic and Mobilities Design-based Study of Bicycle Route 100BICYCLE SUPER HIGHWAY | Aalborg University | 2013-2014

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RESEARCH STUDY OVERVIEW: Project Description + Academic Partnership

PLACES: The Natural and Built Physical Setting

PRACTICES: The Way the Route is Used by Bicyclists

Funded by a Valle Scholarship from the University of Washingtons Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, I engaged in a six-month ethnographic research study of a bicycle route in Aalborg Denmark. To gain an understanding of the user experience of the routes physical elements and planned facilities, I created an online survey and conducted interviews with self-identified route users together with a graduate student from Dresden, Germany. Using the qualitative data collected, I designed maps describing how users experience the route, the practices they engage in, and elements of the physical setting. These maps are used as a visual tool for examining the descriptive statistics and ethnographic data across four parts of the theoretical framework we developed for researching mobilities design and the behavioral mobility of bicyclists. This research was done at the Center for Mobilities and Urban Studies housed in the Department of Architecture, Design, and Media Technologies at Aalborg University.

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LANDMARKS:DEFINED BY USERS

Notable Infrastructure

Recreational Locations

Service Industry

Local Landmarks

Personal Fix Points

Institutions

Food Service

R O U T E 1 0 0 : BICYCLE COMMUTER ROUTEAALBORG, DENMARK

ORIGINAL GRUNDKORT COPYRIGHT: AABORG KOMMUNE I OKTOBER 2009OPDATERDE GRUNDKORT DESIGNET AF: CATHERINE SILVA I OKTOBER 2013

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AALBORGUNIVERSITY

ALTERNATE ROUTES:IDENTIFIED BY USERS

End Point or Beginning of Bicycle Trip

End Point or Beginning of Bicycle Trip



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PEOPLE: The Experience Based on the User Profile

PLANS: The Planned Infrastructure for Bicyclists

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USER EXPERIENCE:AREAS OF ENJOYMENT

Section A:LEAST ENJOYED

Section D:3rd MOST ENJOYED

Section B:4th MOST ENJOYED

Section C:2nd MOST ENJOYED

Section E:MOST ENJOYED



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Service Industry

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Institutions

Food Service



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parkenMlle

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Service Industry

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Institutions

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stre Kirkegrd

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VB's Baner

B52's Baner

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parkenMlle

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bakkenBejse

streAnlg

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AALBORGUNIVERSITY

PLANNING:PROJECT INITIATIVES

Bicycle Air Pumps

Bicycle Counter

Reversed Duty Right-of-Way

Shunt or Free-Right-Hand Turn

ReorganizedBus Stop

Green Lane Lights

Wayfinding and Route Signage



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STOPPING BEHAVIORS

OBSERVATION LOCATIONS

ABSTRACT: Research Goals + Summary of Findings

DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS: Selected Results

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Rolling Stop or Track Stand

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KEY:

Stopping Behavior by Gender of Observed Bicyclists

Stopping Behavior by On-Street Parking Before the Crossing

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For my master thesis, I designed an observational research study aimed at describing the stopping behaviors used by bicyclists at intersections controlled by stop signs and/or flashing beacons in the City of Seattle. The primary intent was to identify whether it is more common for bicyclist to roll through intersections or to come to a complete stop, as is implicitly required by the Washington State Legislature. This was done through the development of a pilot study for observing bicyclists behaviors, based on a foundation of methodological and theoretical research as well as a review of domestic bicycle traffic accident data. During a three-day count period in November 2014, a pilot study documented bicyclists stopping behavior, collecting data on a total of 2,616 bicyclists at six count locations. Results from this study find that approximately 55% of all bicyclists used rolling stops and/or track stands, 25% failing to stop and only 19% coming to a complete stop. A statistical of analysis descriptive results find that the conditions with the strongest impact on bicyclists stopping behavior are type of signage in place at a given intersection, locations where green bicycle lanes are present, where on-street parking is permitted on the curb before an intersection, and instances when bicyclists turn left at the crossing.

BICYCLISTS STOPPING BEHAVIOR | MASTER THESIS | 2015An Observational + Statistical Analysis of Bicyclists Behavioral Mobility Patterns

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Policy Options for Reducing Congestion and Decreasing Greenhouse EmissionsTRAFFIC CONGESTION ON I-5 | Policy Analysis Course | 2015

POLICY ANALYSIS MATRIX: Graphic Representation of FindingsOVERVIEW: Details on Analysis

DECISION MAKING PROCESS

LOW: Option Does NotMeet Criteria Goals

MEDIUM: Option MeetsCriteria Goals

HIGH: Option Exceeds Criteria Goals

KEY: Guide to PolicyDecision Making

Good To Go!

EFFECTIVENESS EFFICIENCY FEASIBILITY EQUITYPOLICY OPTIONS

Maintain Status Quo

Toll I-5 through Seattle

Expand RideShareOnline

VMT Vehicle Insurance

Non-Motorized Highway

In my public administration program, I engaged in a transportation policy analysis team project focused on determining best policy option for reducing congestion and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions from traffic on Interstate-5 around the City of Seattle. We established five options, including: 1) maintaining the status quo, making no changes to transportation management; 2) introducing tolling on I-5 to pass through Seattle; 3) expanding and promoting the RideShareOnline carpooling program; 4) allowing a new pay-by-mile vehicle insurance program; or 5) building a non-motorized highway to better connecting Seattle to regional centers. All five options were analyzed for their utility for in four areas, including: 1) effectiveness in achieving goals; 2) economic efficiency; 3) political feasibility; and 4) equitable impact and benefits for all members of society. Based on our analysis, my team determined that the implementation of a vehicle insurance program based on VMT is the strongest of the five policy options for achieving the stated goal.

RECOMMEND POLICY OPTION

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CRITERIA

ESTABLISH POTENTIAL POLICY OPTIONS

DEFINE GOALS + CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS

EVALUATE OPTIONS FOR EACH CRITERIA

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A Proposal for Inner-Alley Boulevards to Support Complete Corridors by the UWBICYCLE BOULEVARDS | Digital Design Course | 2012

2D RENDERINGS: Before + After Design InterventionPROJECT DESCRIPTION

3D VISUALIZATION: Massing + Perspective

BEFORE

BEFORE

For my urban design coursework, I created a proposal considering the use of alleys in the University District as boulevards for bicycle traffic. The goal of this course was to improve the bikeability of the neighborhood West of 15th Avenue NE while exercising skills using graphic design software programs learned throughout the quarter.

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Economic + Employment Opportunities in Seattles Rainer ValleyOPPORTUNITY MAPPING | Comm Econ Development Course | 2013

TRANSIT OPPORTUNITY: Access to Urban Centers EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: Achievement Gap

OVERVIEW: Zip Code Level Analysis ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: Manufacturing Location Quotients

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University Community

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RAINERVALLEY

For a team project analyzing the economic and employment opportunities in the Rainer Valley neighborhood, I engaged in opportunity mapping and data management. This study focused on the transportation connections to regional growth centers, calculations for location quotients to determine the local economic potential of various industries, as well as the existing educational opportunity in the three zip codes surrounding the study area. The final report was provided to South East Effective Development to inform work improving the quality of life in Southeast Seattle.

98114

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RAINER VALLEY

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Impact of Natural Conditions on Access Along the Greenbelt Trail on Marshal RiverRIVER TRAIL ACCESS | Graphic Comm Course | 2011

SOIL EROSION : Section + Contour MapSOIL STUDYEXERCISE DETAILS

FLOODPLAIN BOUNDARIES: Base Map Identifying Trail Access

These drawings were used to analyze the potential impact of the natural environment on trail connectivity and access along a river in the Town of Eatonville. This set of maps represents a soil study and investigation of the floodplain along Marshal River. The maps were used to learn where the Greenbelt Trail may become unaccessible in the event of heavy rain or flooding. This study was used for an Initial Conditions Report for the 2012 update to the Town of Eatonville Comprehensive Plan.

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Classification of SoilsEatonville, WA

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Town Boundary

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Hydric SoilsEatonville, WA

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Town Boundary

Waterbodies

Hydric Soils

Potential forSoil Erosion Normal

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CAMPAIGN MANAGER | Alon Bassok for City Council 05-2015 to 08-2015+ Managed the Primary election campaign for a citywide position on the Seattle City Council.+ Directed communications, managed volunteers, and advised on proposals related to housing and transportation policy.+ Created and maintained a voter identification database for fundraising and voter outreach.

ACCREDITATION MANAGER | Dept. of Urban Design + Planning | University of Washington 04-2014 to 02-2015+ Managed the process for successfully gaining reaccreditation status for the Master of Urban Planning program.+ Directed an organizational audit of the programs faculty achievements, student records, and coursework.+ Advised the Departments Chair through a program evaluation and created a multi-volume self-study report.

GUEST RESEARCH INTERN | Center for Mobilities + Urban Studies | Aalborg University 09-2013 to 03-2014+ Steered a 6-month ethnographic research study on the design and use of a Danish bicycle route.+ Created an online preference survey and conducted interviews to gather qualitative data on user experience.+ Designed visualizations diagramming preference findings used for analysis and in public presentations.

GRADUATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING INTERN | Transportation Dept | City of Bellevue 07-2012 to 09-2013+ Designed and managed the installation of a bicycle wayfinding system for the Factoria neighborhood.+ Managed the installation of 20 new bicycle racks and wrote the guidelines for bicycle parking in Downtown Bellevue.+ Managed the statewide bicycle and pedestrian counts for the City of Bellevue in 2012.+ Provided GIS services for the Downtown Transportation Plan Update and cataloged proposed land use code revisions.

DATA COLLECTION CONSULTANT | King County Metro 04-2012 to 07-2013+ Coordinated data collection for the Right Size Parking Project and managed the residential property database.+ Collected data on overnight parking usage as foundational research to support reducing parking minimums.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | CollinsWoerman Architecture, Design + Planning 02-2010 to 06-2011+ Managed the archival of architectural projects and assisted in construction administration.+ Developed a database tracking government and non-profit grant opportunities to support tribal planning.

FIVE-YEAR HISTORY OF EMPLOYMENT

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MASTER OF URBAN PLANNING | Dept. of Urban Design + Planning | University of Washington 04-2015+ Areas of Specialization: Urban Design (Formal) + Transportation Planning (Informal)Honors+ Valle Scholarship for Researching Bicycle Mobilities Design at the Center for Mobilities and Urban in Denmark 2014-2015+ Departments Award of Special Service 2012, 2013, 2015+ Edward B. Sand Memorial Scholarship 2012Notable Projects+ MASTER THESIS: Bicyclists Stopping Behavior: An Observational Study of Bicyclists Patterns and Practices 04-2015+ Urban History Study: Early History of Traffic Signs in Seattle: Details on Traffic Management from the 1900s to the 1950s 06-2013+ Graphic Proposal: Bicycle Boulevards West of 15th 06-2012+ Land Use Studio: Regional Center Planning in the Central Puget Sound for the Puget Sound Regional Council 12-2011Leadership+ Built Environments Student Council Secretary + Master of Urban Planning Students Representative 2012-2013+ Planning Student Association President 2011-2012

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | Evans School | University of Washington 04-2015Notable Projects+ Policy Option Analysis: Congestion Reduction: Decreasing Travel Time Delay and Green House Gas Emissions 06-2014+ Community Economic Development: Future Employment Opportunities in the Rainer Valley 06-2013+ Statistical Analysis: Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled: A Statistical Analysis of Sustainable Transportation 03-2013

BACHELORS, Cum Laude | Dept. of History + Dept. of Scandinavian Studies | University of Washington 12-2008+ Dual Majors: History + Danish Language | Minor: Scandinavian Area StudiesNotable Projects+ SENIOR PROJECT: Racial Restrictive Covenants: Enforcing Neighborhood Segregation in Seattle 04-2009Honors+ ScanDesign Fellowship for Danish Language + Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark 2008+ Poul O. Nielsen Education Fund Scholarship 2006

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

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BICYCLE COMMUTER ROUTE 100: DESIGNED LINEAR MOBILITY 02-20-2014Center for Mobilities + Urban Studies Brown Bag Seminar Series | Aalborg University+ Presented of findings from a six-month qualitative research study on the use of a bicycle super highway in Aalborg, DK.+ Designed Presentation including a large series of maps presenting visualizations of survey and user interview findings.

BICYCLE COMMUTER ROUTE 100: STORIES, MAPPINGS + DISCUSSIONS 10-25-2013Center for Mobilities + Urban Studies Brown Bag Seminar Series | Aalborg University+ Presented initial research and methodological process for investigating a Danish bicycle super highway.

BICYCLE PARKING PROGRAM 03-14-2013Transportation Commission | City of Bellevue+ Presented the five-year history on bicycle rack installations in Downtown Bellevue to exhibit use of city funds.+ Provided recommendations for short-term, on-street bicycle parking guidelines and direction on rack type and placement.

DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING UPDATE: DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES 10-25-2012Transportation Commission | City of Bellevue+ Presented recommended revisions to the land use code for sidewalks in Downtown Bellevue.+ Created Series of Maps to exhibit current and proposed code revisions for sidewalk width, street trees, and planting strips.

REGIONAL CENTER PLANNING FOR THE CENTRAL PUGET SOUND 08-27-2012Public Transportation Conference | Washington State Department of Transportation+ Presented a policy analysis of growth centers and manufacturing/industrial centers planning in the Central Puget Sound.+ Exhibited findings from a graduate studio report for the Puget Sound Regional center on center transportation planning policy.

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION | Member CurrentLEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS | Member CurrentSOCIETY FOR EXPERIENTIAL GRAPHIC DESIGNS | Associate Member Current

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