Employee Highlight

Aaron Bartling

Active Transportation & Transit Senior Planner
Minneapolis
Active Transportation & Transit

Aaron is an active transportation and transit senior planner who has been providing right-sized solutions to transportation projects since 2013. With a strong belief that thoughtful urban planning fosters stronger, more equitable, and more sustainable places, Aaron brings a passion for multimodal transportation to every project. As part of the firm's active transportation and transit practice, Aaron specializes in public transit, active transportation, and project management. He works closely with communities to enhance connectivity, improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, and align transportation solutions with local goals—drawing on community input, stakeholder collaboration, and deep industry knowledge. Aaron's background includes eight years in transit operations and planning with public agencies in the Twin Cities, giving him a strong foundation in regional coordination and system-level thinking. His approach blends attention to detail with a big-picture perspective to ensure every project is both practical and impactful. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys exploring local breweries, catching the bus with his kids to their favorite donut shop on Saturday mornings, and spending summers on the lake.

Education

  • Iowa State University

Awards

  • Minnesota Public Transit Association, MVTA – Management Innovation Award
  • Minnesota Public Transit Association, MVTA – Transit System of the Year (2019)