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Jeff Olson

Vp Of Connectivity / Co-Founder at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Re:Charge-E</span>
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Seasoned planner and designer with expertise in active mobility, sustainable cities, and transportation planning.
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  • Planning
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Jeff Olson is a seasoned planner and designer with extensive experience in active mobility, sustainable cities, and transportation planning. He has co-founded companies, led award-winning projects, and advised on innovative solutions for people, nature, and climate. With a strong educational background in architecture and public policy, Jeff brings a unique perspective to his work. With over 20 years of experience, Jeff has held various roles, including Principal/Co-Owner at Alta Planning + Design, VP of Connectivity/Co-Founder at re:Charge-e, and Advisory Board Member at World Resources Institute. He has also taught university courses and led graduate planning studio projects. Jeff's expertise spans multiple industries, including transportation, urban planning, and sustainability. He is well-versed in developing innovative solutions, leading teams, and collaborating with clients to create positive change. As a seasoned professional, Jeff is committed to delivering high-quality results, fostering strong relationships, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in his field. Jeff is based in Saratoga Springs, New York, and is available to work with clients across the United States and internationally.

Experience

  • Re:Charge-E
    • Vp Of Connectivity / Co-Founder
  • re:Charge-e
    • Saratoga County, New York, United States
    • VP of Connectivity / Co-Founder
      • Sep 2019 - Present
      • Saratoga County, New York, United States

      Co-founder from concept through initial funding, growth strategy and team building.

  • World Resources Institute
    • Washington, D.C., United States
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Jan 2019 - Present
      • Washington, D.C., United States

      Part of the team for the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities. We support efforts globally to develop innovative solutions that address people, nature and climate for a growing urban landscape. Efforts include the Ross Prize for Cities, the annual Transforming Transportation conference at the...

  • The 3rd Mode
    • www.the3rdmode.com
    • Leader / Author
      • Nov 2012 - Present
      • www.the3rdmode.com

      Successfully published this book about sustainability, leadership and innovative thinking for green infrastructure - with numerous book signings, keynotes and events from Kathmandu to Johannesburg.

  • Alta Planning + Design
    • United States
    • Principal / Co-Owner
      • Jan 2004 - Nov 2020
      • United States

      Member of the core ownership group that grew a small niche consulting firm into an international leader in active mobility. We established more than 20 office locations with more than 200 team members. Led major award winning projects including the NW Arkansas Razorback Greenway, the Dubai Bicyc...

  • The State University of New York
    • United States
    • Lecturer
      • Sep 1996 - Dec 2017
      • United States

      Created and taught the nation’s first university course in non-motorized transportation and recreation, and led numerous award winning graduate planning studio projects. Hundreds of students were part of this program and are now in key positions world wide.

  • Citi Bike / ABS
    • United States
    • Co-Founder
      • Apr 2008 - Dec 2013
      • United States

      ABS launched bike share in North America (NYC, DC, Boston, Chicago, Toronto and other cities), with 30 million trips in 5 years and zero fatalities. Served on the founders’ leadership team and as a member of the board, with key roles in developing the first large scale programs and client relati...

  • White House Millennium Trails Program
    • Washington, DC
    • Director
      • Jun 1998 - Jan 2001
      • Washington, DC

      Served as the Director of a national program to “honor the past and imagine the future” with more than 1,000 trail projects across the U.S. as part of the national celebration of the year 2000. Worked with USDOT leadership, the White House Millennium Council, other federal agencies, non-profits a...

  • New York State DOT
    • United States
    • Statewide Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Manager
      • Feb 1993 - May 1998
      • United States

      Served as NY State’s first full-time bicycle and pedestrian program manager. Led major projects including implementing a cross-state network of on-road bikeways, helping to develop a $100m funding program for the 350 mile NYC Greenways system and producing the state’s bicycle/pedestrian master p...

Education

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • State University of New York Empire State College

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