Hugh Van Wagenen
Active Transportation Planner
Wasatch Front Regional Council
Hugh is the Active Transportation Planner at Wasatch Front Regional Council. He has Bachelor of Science & Master of Public Administration degrees from Brigham Young University. Previously, he was the Planning & Economic Development Director at Lindon City. He is a member of the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, American Planning Association, and Congress for the New Urbanism.
Session(s):
Bikeways.utah.gov: Your definitive source for statewide bicycle infrastructure…and more! »
2025 APA UT Fall Conference, October 10, 2025 1:45 pmTransportation partners have developed a public friendly web based map that includes the totality of known existing bicycle infrastructure across the state, a first in Utah. Come explore the map, learn about the data development, map features, potential uses, and how you can contribute moving forward.
How to get your community cycling »
2024 Spring Conference, May 8, 2024 2:45 pmThis session will discuss how to encourage cycling in your community by outlining the elements of a healthy bicycle ecosystem - elements such as best design practices low-stress bicycle routes; street connectivity; wayfinding; family-friendly amenities; bicycle parking; promotion through events, marketing, and encouragement; access to a local bicycle shop; and a robust safe routes to school program. We will explore partners to engage with in the work, including local advocacy groups, health departments, schools, and chambers of commerce. Ultimately, attendees will leave the session with options to pursue a healthier bicycle ecosystem in their community, taking on the element that they have interest in and resources to implement.
Active Transportation: Overcoming Barriers and Enabling Community Champions »
2023 Fall Conference, September 28, 2023 11:10 amThis session will focus on crossing the barriers that divide our communities for more connected biking and walking networks. It will also explore how to help enable active transportation community champions and the role of public health in keeping community at the center of the work.
Can a Bike Lane Be a Trail Too? »
2022 Fall Conference, September 9, 2022 1:15 pmA protected bike lane provides physical separation between a bicyclist or pedestrian and traffic. In essence they turn a bike lane into a trail, providing a safe and comfortable riding place for all ages and abilities. While protected bike lanes are rapidly growing around the world in Utah they are just getting started. Ogden and Provo are two of Utah’s pioneers. This session will unpack the political, practical and financial issues and lessons that they sought to address and how things have unfolded to date.
Bicycling Cities: Next Steps in Utah’s Bicycle Evolution »
September 10, 2021 2:35 pm
The cities you know as bike meccas had to create those conditions. Can communities in Utah achieve similar results? Utah's obstacles to building bike infrastructure here are unique and will require customized strategies. Come join the roundtable to discuss key challenges and solutions. Let's share and network.
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