Kurt Facknitz, PE

Kurt understands that the allocation of limited public right-of-way is as much an expression of our values as it is a technical challenge, and he is adept at managing transportation projects in context and balancing the diverse and often competing needs of project stakeholders. Formerly the design manager of the City of Chicago’s complete streets program, Kurt led the design and implementation of the largest bikeway network expansion in Chicago’s history with over 100-miles of new bikeways installed in just two years. Kurt is an expert in the design of low-stress bicycle facilities and is a contributor to the NACTO publication Material Success – Designing Durable Bikeways. His work also includes the design of pedestrian safety projects, light rail transit facilities, and bus priority corridors.

Kurt is passionate about working with clients to develop creative, equitable, and practical transportation solutions that align with a community’s values and improve safety, comfort, and accessibility for all users of our streets.