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
Called to Act: Accessible design puts people first
Mead & Hunt’s recent work at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) exemplifies the value of accessibility and universal design.
Is an “RCUT” a piece of meat?
Restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersections are an alternative intersection option that can potentially bring numerous benefits to our roadways.
The importance of selecting the right procurement method
Using a combination of delivery methods allowed WVDOH to meet funding obligation dates while managing risks on the complex I-64 widening project.
Mead & Hunt continues to climb ENR’s ranks
Mead & Hunt has ranked on several of Engineering News-Record’s lists included in their Top 500 Sourcebook for 2021.
New Mead & Hunt transportation leaders support growth, client service
Steve Brown and Auref Aslami have joined Mead & Hunt’s transportation team, furthering the firm’s commitment to our clients and growth throughout the US.
Stakeholder involvement key to improve community infrastructure
Our community infrastructure supports a diverse array of stakeholders. The success of infrastructure improvement projects requires finding a balanced solution that considers all stakeholder needs and concerns.
Mead & Hunt wins ACEC-Ohio’s Outstanding Achievement Award
Mead & Hunt received an ACEC Outstanding Achievement Award for the MAR-309-19.59 Railroad Grade Separation project in Marion County, Ohio.
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.
