Ulla Hester

Ulla Hester is a Senior Principal Planner/Planning Manager at UrbanTrans North America, based in Denver, Colorado.23 She is an experienced transportation planner specializing in transportation demand management (TDM), shared use mobility, and active transportation plans and policies.1

Ulla works with both public and private sector clients across the United States, developing regional TDM plans, assisting cities with TDM requirements for new developments, and creating tools to help developers comply with these requirements.1 She is also involved in launching, supporting, and evaluating transportation management organizations.1

With a Master in City Planning from M.I.T. and accreditation from the American Institute of Certified Planners, Ulla is driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, equity, and improving people's quality of life through her work.1 Her interest in urban and transportation planning was sparked by her experiences living in car-dependent cities after moving to the United States from Germany.1

Ulla is affiliated with professional organizations such as the American Planning Association, American Institute of Certified Planners (#265509), and Women's Transportation Seminar.1