W+A provides the solutions.
For over 30 years, Wells + Associates has empowered people by improving access and mobility. We keep people moving and improve networks with sustainable Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning, and leading-edge Transportation Demand Management (TDM) solutions. Headquartered in the Washington, DC region, we work on projects across the United States.
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Traffic Engineering Assessing and designing transportation and parking networks to meet future needs
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Transportation Planning Sustainable systems to balance traffic demands, existing land use, and the environment
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Mobility Management + TDM Changing behavior to maximize transportation resources and improve quality of life
Traffic Engineering
Wells + Associates' traffic engineering team manages traffic and transportation challenges for clients across the country. We provide a full range of traffic engineering services to private real estate developers, public agencies, and institutions such as universities and schools, and have completed more than 7,000 projects in 39 states, the District of Columbia, and five foreign countries.
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Transportation Planning
Transportation Planning is the process of defining and guiding the goals, investments, and designs that efficiently move people and goods to their destinations. We prepare transportation master plans for private organizations and public agencies, downtowns, central business districts, large land parcels, institutions, cities, towns, and sub-regions.
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Mobility Management + TDM
TDM (Transportation Demand Management) consultants encourage and design alternatives to driving. Mobility management and TDM solutions benefit commuters, companies and organizations, and communities. W+A's TDM consulting team provides a full range of services, from planning, to implementation, to measurement, to help organizations take advantage of modes they may not even be thinking of – all while enhancing quality of life.
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Interested in traffic engineering, transportation planning, and mobility marketing and management (TDM)? At Wells + Associates, an employee-owned company, we are always on the lookout for inventive problem solvers who share our commitment to transforming communities, alleviating the stress of transportation, and improving people’s lives.
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Case Studies
We are the only transportation consultant you will ever need. W+A sets the pace in traffic engineering and transportation planning. And we lead the way in behavioral change that dramatically reduces traffic congestion and brings calm to stressful lives. We are making the world better one forward-thinking community at a time.
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About Us
Wells + Associates empowers people by improving access and mobility. We keep people moving and improve networks with sustainable Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning, and leading-edge Transportation Demand Management (TDM) solutions.
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Infographic: Transportation Components of Fairfax County’s SSPA Process
In early 2025, property owners and prospective property purchasers in Fairfax County have a unique opportunity to propose changes to the County’s Comprehensive Plan as it pertains to the properties in question. Known as the... Read
Fairfax County’s January 2025 SSPA: Take Action to Increase or Modify the Density of Your Development
Our ability to forecast trip reductions based on firsthand experience implementing TDM strategies in Fairfax County has enabled us to make more accurate trip reduction forecasts that not only help justify the most density possible,... Read
American Planning Association’s Outstanding Tool Honor Is Awarded to Project Team That Includes Wells + Associates
Wells + Associates was pleased to be part of the team recognized with the Outstanding Planning Tool Award by the American Planning Association’s National Capital Area Chapter. The award honors the Federal Workforce Scenario Planning... Read
ActiveScore Certification Now Available for Buildings and Properties in Charlotte
ActiveScore Certification is now available for properties and real estate developments in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ActiveScore system assesses and rates buildings’ “active transportation” facilities – such as biking, walking, running, skateboarding, and scootering –... Read
Congratulations to Christopher Turnbull for 25 Years at Wells + Associates!!
Over two decades ago Chris brought extensive traffic design experience to our company, building a strong team of designers who have worked on projects involving traffic signal design, traffic warrants, intersections and bike paths, street... Read
Video: Explaining Fairfax County’s SSPA Process for 2025
The process for submitting nominations for Fairfax County’s SSPA (Site-Specific Plan Amendment) Process begins in January 2025, but it’s never too early to start the process. Nominations are necessary for properties when your redevelopment goals... Read
Shared Parking
We help developers and communities build more efficient parking systems through shared parking. Shared parking results in better utilization and makes the best use of parking resources for commuters, workers, residents, and owners.
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