Brant McKinney is a transportation planner/traffic engineer at Wells + Associates who specializes in multimodal transportation analyses, traffic impact analyses, and master planning projects in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. He has worked on various residential, commercial, governmental, and university developments and aided in providing both engineering and planning support to mitigate traffic impacts and promote micromobility. While utilizing programs such as Synchro, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS Pro, Brant has blended technical analysis and narrative prose to convey a holistic view of transportation management and planning.
Q + A
- What made you interested in transportation?
- I’ve always been an active person and loved being outside. As an avid advocate for sustainable transportation, I am deeply passionate about advancing micromobility solutions in our car-dependent society. With a keen eye on the evolving landscape of transportation, I am dedicated to promoting alternatives that not only reduce our carbon footprint but also offer convenience and accessibility. I believe that by creating developments that promote sustainable transportation, we create the first step in promoting more walkable areas and less reliance on vehicular travel.
- What is your favorite vacation spot?
- I’m a big fan of mountains and not too picky about destinations. If the weather is nice and there are pretty views, there’s a good chance it will become a “favorite” of mine.
- How do you like to relax?
- Running or rock climbing
- If you could live in any other time period, what would it be?
- Tudor-era England
- What is your favorite quote?
- Don't fear death, feat the unlived life. You don't have to live forever, you just have to live.
- What is your favorite sports team?
- U.S. National Swim Team
Education
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning, Virginia Tech
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Virginia Tech
Certifications
- Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)