A “Welcome to W+A” Q+A with Senior Associate and Traffic Engineer Angel Sanchez
Q: What initially attracted you to work in the field of transportation and traffic engineering? A: When I was in college, I took an intro... Read
How Developers Can Benefit from Parking Reductions for New Projects
We asked our team to discuss some of these parking issues. Q: How important are local zoning requirements, and can these requirements be flexible depending... Read
Courtney Menjivar Speaks at Beyond Bricks Conference: Enhancing The Tenant Experience Through PropTech-Driven Mobility Solutions
W+A Vice President Courtney Menjivar spoke about PropTech’s transformational effects on the commercial real estate sector and urban development at the Beyond Bricks conference in... Read
Congratulations to Our Team Members for Well-Earned Staff Promotions: Linsey Burch, Griffin Kuhn, Brant McKinney, and Nate Selden
As we move deeper into 2025, we take pride in announcing staff promotions of a number of our key team members: Linsey Burch, an... Read
Marie Cox, TDM-CP, Promoted to Principal at Wells + Associates
Wells + Associates is pleased to announce the promotion of Marie Cox to Principal at the company. She joins our leadership team in shaping and... 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
DCSS 2024 Panel Preview: How to Build + Operate Affordable Housing More Sustainably
At the 2024 DC Sustainability Summit on September 18, 2024, W+A’s Justin Schor and Marie Cox will join our colleagues Jordi Fabian with APAH, Michael Davis... Read
Q&A: Transportation Management Plans for Federal Agencies and Facilities – How to Evaluate TMPs
Their session will educate planners on how to evaluate Transportation Management Plans (TMP), which are required for many federal worksites in the National Capital Region... Read
The Important Role of Professional Certifications in Transportation Consulting: P.E., AICP, PTP, PTOE, TDM-CP, ActiveScore AP
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
Parking Policies for Federal Buildings: A Key Element of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs)
The General Services Administration (GSA) and National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) have parking policies that establish parking ratio goals for Federal facilities in the National... 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