Frequently Asked Questions About Traffic Signal Design and Modifications
Traffic signal design and modification can play an integral role in traffic engineering and real estate development. The design of traffic signals helps ensure the... Read
Frequently Asked Questions About Fairfax County’s SSPA Process
And yet, many questions arise when proposed changes involve issues such as increasing density, converting old land uses, or changing the mix of uses of... Read
A transportation wish list for 2025 …
As we prepare to start a brand new year, we can’t help but think about possible opportunities in 2025. While we’d love to lower interest... Read
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... Read
Fairfax County’s January 2025 SSPA: Take Action to Increase or Modify the Density of Your Development
Data Can Explain That Changes to Proposed Developments Won’t Lead to a “Transportation Apocalypse” Our ability to forecast trip reductions based on firsthand experience implementing... 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... Read
The Important Role of Professional Certifications in Transportation Consulting: P.E., AICP, PTP, PTOE
Whether it is a matter of meeting regulatory requirements or achieving a measure of competitive advantage by providing better access, a variety of acronyms identify... Read
Fairfax County Revamps Parking Requirements with Parking Reimagined Initiative
Fairfax County recently took concrete steps to address both of these issues with its innovative “Parking Reimagined” program. While our transportation team has long been... Read
New CTR Guidelines in Charlotte, NC: TDM Trip Reduction, Traffic Impact Studies, and More
Note: As of June 1, 2023, Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) came into effect. Charlotte’s CTR process features three types of transportation assessments: TDM Assessments... Read
Transportation Aspects of the Reston Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approved by the Board of Supervisors
After dozens of task force meetings over the past few years, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved a significant amendment to the Reston... Read
Patrick Monroe, P.E. Joins Wells + Associates’ Charlotte Office
(Charlotte, NC – September 20, 2023) Wells + Associates (W+A), a national transportation consulting firm, today announced that Patrick Monroe, P.E., has joined the firm’s... Read
Wells + Associates Opens Office in Washington, DC
(Washington, DC – September 20, 2023) Wells + Associates (W+A), a transportation consulting firm, today announced that it has opened an office in Washington, DC... Read
RTCA Honored with COG Commuter Connections Award for linkRTC Shuttle in Reston
We were pleased to hear that the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) recognized the Reston Town Center Association (RTCA) for its successful launch of... Read
CRE Transportation Data Dashboards: How Tenant Employee Data Helps Properties Make Better Decisions
To illustrate this, we created a sample data dashboard inspired by the fictional world of Harry Potter. In this case, the fictional wizard village of... Read
5 Steps to Building Bike Facilities Tenants Want to Use
#1. Not All Bike Facilities Are Equal, or Required Start by thinking what your tenants and users need. Is it just a short-term need, in... Read