Nathan Pope
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Denver

Nathan Pope

Senior Associate
Nathan drives lasting mode shift to create more connected communities.

Drawing on a balance of public and private sector experience, Nathan focuses on understanding priorities to advance ambitious planning into practical execution. He helps clients implement transportation choices by aligning complex challenges with innovative solutions.

Nathan’s expertise lies in integrating infrastructure, services, and policy to maximize mode shift. He ensures programs are both innovative and effective by collaborating with community to navigate implementation hurdles.

Prior to joining Nelson\Nygaard, Nathan worked for cities in California and Colorado managing TDM and Shared Mobility programs. Under his leadership, Denver’s Shared Bike and Scooter program achieved record utilization by providing riders with affordable and flexible mobility options that reduced vehicle dependency and traffic congestion.

Education

M.U.R.P.Transportation, University of Southern California

B.S., Environmental Design, University of Colorado, Boulder