Transportation
Our nation’s transportation system connects communities, allowing the flow of goods, services, and people. An integrated, safe and sustainable transportation system is vital for the current and future success of our nation.
Mead & Hunt’s Transportation team is committed to delivering innovative highway and bridge designs that incorporate cutting edge technology. Our designs prioritize safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability. We plan, design and administer construction for projects at the local, state and federal level. Our team adeptly builds stakeholder and public consensus on project alternatives, assessing feasibility, performance-based design, environmental compliance, and context-sensitivity. As you navigate complex design challenges to keep our transportation system thriving, we’re here to help.
Specialties
Transportation
Our nation’s transportation system connects communities, allowing the flow of goods, services, and people. An integrated, safe and sustainable transportation system is vital for the current and future success of our nation.
Mead & Hunt’s Transportation team is committed to delivering innovative highway and bridge designs that incorporate cutting edge technology. Our designs prioritize safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability. We plan, design and administer construction for projects at the local, state and federal level. Our team adeptly builds stakeholder and public consensus on project alternatives, assessing feasibility, performance-based design, environmental compliance, and context-sensitivity. As you navigate complex design challenges to keep our transportation system thriving, we’re here to help.
Specialties
How the AEC industry is using 3D visualization and animation
As we transition into working in a 3D design world, we see an opportunity to leverage the models we are already creating as part of our design process.
Biden administration calls on private sector to help combat climate change
The Biden-Harris administration has signed numerous Executive Orders focused on mitigating negative impacts associated with climate change.
How to help your community prepare for infrastructure funding
In light of the federal economic stimulus plan, there are several ways consultants can help communities prepare for and maintain funding opportunities.
The Vision Zero Era opens the door to creativity in strategic safety planning
While roadway safety planning is not new, the Vision Zero concept has shone new light on the area of practice.
The President’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan
The $2 trillion American Jobs Plan provides a much-needed investment in infrastructure. So where is the funding being applied?
5 practical guidelines for designing steel plate girder bridges
Preparing plans for steel plate girder bridges using AASHTO LRFD specifications is very involved. Here are 5 practical guidelines to get you started.
Traffic engineering CAN be artistic
After nearly three years of hard work, the Clintonville neighborhood in Ohio was excited to see their own traffic signal box artwork project become a reality!
3D-centric (NexGen) plans
As technology continues to progress at an ever-increasing rate, the transportation industry has adapted accordingly with the incorporation of 3D-centric plans.
Elements of a successful traffic signal program: maintenance
When it comes to developing a successful signal program, it is important to foster respect and communication between the maintenance and engineering staff.
Urban cycling is the mode of the future
Cycling can be a vital part of the solution as cities look to curb emissions, improve quality of life, and enhance sustainability and resiliency.
3D models are the future for infrastructure design
State DOTs need to prepare for a 3D model-centric world. Mead & Hunt is working to stay ahead of the curve so we can assist clients as this nationwide shift takes place.
John Rathke named National ACEC Board Vice Chair-Elect
John Rathke was recently elected as Vice Chair for the National American Council of Engineering Companies Board. Congratulations, John!
Mead & Hunt Wins ACEC-MW Grand Award
Mead & Hunt won the Grand Award in the Non-Design category from ACEC-MW for the DDOT Downtown DC Multimodal Signal Optimization Project.
Virtual Public Involvement is the new normal – whatever that is.
Not all communities have easy access to traditional public involvement meetings. Virtual public involvement can offer plenty of benefits.
Environmental stewardship in the Kettle Moraine State Forest
We are more than technical experts. We are advocates and stewards of the environment from the start of a project to way beyond the finish.
