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
Key principles of roundabout design
Roundabouts can hold multiple benefits for our communities, but designing them is not always simple. Here are some key principles to consider.
Speed management promotes highway safety during and post pandemic
While the average daily traffic is currently about 90% of what it was pre-pandemic, crashes continue to occur at the same rate. Why?
What you need to know about Automated Vehicle investment
Here are some key ways clients can realize the environmental and financial benefits Automated Vehicles hold within the trucking industry.
Planning for equity in transportation: a systematic approach
The City of Baltimore recently worked to create more equity within its transportation system. This is an important topic within the industry.
NextGen Plans: How can CEI hit the ground running?
With the introduction of NexGen plans, opportunity for training and more in-depth plan reviews for our CEI teams has come to the forefront.
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.
