Michael Hintze, AICP, LEED AP
Director of Planning, Seattle
Michael Hintze is the Director of Planning in Toole Design’s Seattle Office. He is a versatile planner experienced in non-motorized transportation policy and system development, land use planning and health impact assessments with extensive experience across the west coast. His past projects include the Aurora Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, the Redmond Central Connector Trail, and the San Antonio Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. Michael is an effective project manager, skilled facilitator, and possesses a wide range of technical skills. His passion is making communities safer and more inviting for bicycling, walking, and other active modes.
In his free time, Michael enjoys creative endeavors with his wife and two children, and getting out into the beautiful Northwest landscape.
Projects
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Seattle Safe Routes to School 5-Year Action Plan
Seattle, WA
Achieving Vision Zero—eliminating traffic deaths—requires serious effort for cities across the continent. Seattle is leading the way with its Safe…
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Seattle Right-Of-Way Improvement Manual
Seattle, WA
Streets Illustrated, a 10-year update of the City of Seattle’s Right-of-Way Improvement Manual, lays out a graphic vision of how…
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Seattle Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Analysis (BPSA)
Seattle, WA
To make their streets safer for biking and walking, Seattle needed to take stock of its current street network. The…
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