PETER LAGERWEY
Senior Planner
Regional Office Director, Seattle, WA
Heading up the firm's presence in the Northwest is Peter Lagerwey with over 25 years managing high profile pedestrian and bicycle projects and programs with the City of Seattle and as a private consultant.
Peter is a nationally known expert having worked on non-motorized projects and made presentations in over 200 states, counties and cities. Most recently he was the project manager for developing and implementing the widely acclaimed Seattle Bicycle Master Plan; and co-author of the FHWA manual on "How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan." He brings extensive experience in the development and implementation of policies and programs related to bike lanes, sharrows, bicycle parking, marked crosswalks, school signing, curb ramps, sidewalks and trails. Other areas of experience and expertise include bicycle and pedestrian maps, grant writing, legal issues, safe routes to school, social marketing, encouragement and education programs and public participation.
Inspired by his Dad who grew up in the Netherlands, Peter has been riding his bicycle on a daily basis since the 1960's when he rode his bike to school. More recently, he has been walking four miles to work at least once a week. Always motivated to take on a new challenge, in July of this year he completed the 202 mile Seattle to Portland (STP) ride in one day.
Education/Certification- Master of Urban Planning, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, 1981
- Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education. Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1975
- APBP - Lifetime Achievement Award, 2001
- FHWA - Received award from Rodney Slater, Secretary, USDOT, for "extraordinary work... in creating visionary programs for people with disabilities", 1999
- National Environmental Award - Award presented by the President in a Rose Garden ceremony, 1991
- Pride at Work Award - Seattle Engineering Department, 1989
Email: plagerwey@tooledesign.com