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
Video: Wells + Associates – Fairfax County Traffic Engineers + Consultants
Transportation Solutions & Services in Fairfax County 1. Traffic Impact Analyses Developments involving land use changes via the entitlement process require transportation analyses. Our traffic... Read
Dear Property Manager: Have You “Earned the Commute” of Your Tenant’s Employees?
For companies and the office buildings they occupy, the post-pandemic reality means that workforces now demand a hybrid working environment. Put another way, employees want... Read
What Is a Multimodal Transportation Assessment in Arlington County?
Arlington County requires a Multimodal Transportation Assessment (MMTA) as part of the Administrative Regulations for 4.1 Site Plan applications. An MMTA is typically submitted as a part... Read
Welcoming Ryan Chua and Adam Stitt to the W+A Intern Program!
Wells + Associates is excited to welcome Ryan Chua and Adam Stitt as our 2024 summer interns! Throughout our Intern Program, they will acquire invaluable,... Read
Bike to Work Day: Engaging with Bicyclists at our 2024 Pit Stops
Rain or shine, hot or cool weather … it’s always a good time. This year’s theme? #BikeLove A big shout out to our Pit Stop... 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
Six W+A Team Members Certified as ActiveScore Accredited Professionals (AP)
Congratulations to our Mobility Management + TDM team members who have been certified as ActiveScore Accredited Professionals (AP). ActiveScore AP professionals assess and certify best-in-class... Read
ActiveScore Certifies More Active Transportation Facilities in 2023
Developing and improving “active transportation” facilities and networks such as biking, walking, and running helps properties owners create more sustainable transportation while also providing commercial... 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
D.C.’s New Parking Cashout Law Explained
Since the enactment in 2020 of the District of Columbia’s Transportation Benefits Equity Amendment Act (D.C. ACT 23-305), otherwise known as the Parking Cashout Law,... 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
Panel Discussion: Sustainable Transportation + Increased Density at DCS Design Summit
A few of our team members were pleased to join DCS Design’s Sustainability Summit to discuss this evolution of transportation, density, parking, and real estate... Read
Traffic Impact Studies for Charlotte, North Carolina Real Estate Developments: A Quick Guide
At some point during the development process in Charlotte, North Carolina you may need a Traffic Impact Study. In this article we explain what a... 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