Region: Los Angeles Area

Rogelio Pelayo is a seasoned transportation planner and the Los Angeles Office Director at Toole Design, where he leads a multidisciplinary team advancing mobility, equity, and sustainability throughout Southern California. With nearly 20 years of experience, Rogelio has worked at the forefront of bicycle and pedestrian planning—shaping long-range vision plans, active transportation strategies, and corridor-level improvements that prioritize people over cars. His planning portfolio spans Safe Routes to School programs, bikeshare system expansions, first/last mile planning, and bicycle and pedestrian master plans for cities and counties across California. He specializes in developing implementable plans grounded in community input, technical rigor, and a deep understanding of how street design, policy, and land use intersect to shape travel behavior and public health. Rogelio is committed to transportation justice and centering historically underserved communities in planning processes. He believes in empowering local voices and using data to challenge inequities in access, safety, and investment. As a CalBike board member, he brings a planner’s systems-thinking lens to support statewide efforts that make active transportation safer, more connected, and more viable for every Californian.