Nicholas Jackson
Vice President | Director of Operations, Northeastern U.S. and Canada
Nick Jackson is Vice President and Director of Operations in Toole Design’s Northeast region and Canada, based in our Boston office. As a senior planner, he brings over 20 years of experience in planning and designing sustainable transportation systems. Nick is highly regarded for his ability to build consensus around solutions for complex urban transportation problems. He recently led a project team of planners, engineers, and architects to craft comprehensive new street design guidelines for the City of Boston, a first in the city’s history. Nick also played key roles in the emergence of Chicago and Boston as top-rated bicycling cities. Prior to joining Toole Design, Nick served as Deputy Director of the Active Transportation Alliance in Chicago, IL.
A regular bike commuter, Nick has lived car-free for 10 years and also enjoys sailing, photography and graphic design.
Projects
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MassDOT Pedestrian Transportation Plan
Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Pedestrian Transportation Plan strikes a careful balance between big-picture statewide policy and design issues and specific, local needs…
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MassDOT Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide
Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation wanted the best possible guidance for designing and building separated bike lanes, they turned to…
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Massachusetts Bicycle Transportation Plan
Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation understands that bicycling is more than just a means of transportation: improving conditions for people…
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Boston Complete Streets Design Guidelines
Boston, MA
Streets and sidewalks make up 56% of the land owned by the City of Boston. Recognizing this land as a…
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