Nate Selden, a traffic engineer at Wells + Associates, specializes in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and parking studies in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. His work has included mixed-use, commercial, and residential projects with a focus on graphics, traffic forecasting, and traffic impact studies. Nate adeptly manages projects using Synchro, CAD, and ArcGIS tools, showcasing precision in urban planning and traffic management.
Q + A
- What made you interested in transportation?
- Contributing to projects that make a tangible, positive difference in my community is something I truly enjoy. My interests extend to advocating for fair and accessible mobility options within cities and advancing micro-mobility, especially bicycles. Engaging in transportation engineering and planning provides me with the opportunity to merge my interests and pursuits seamlessly.
- What is your favorite quote?
- “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage, rage against the dying of the light.” Dylan Thomas
- What is your personal life philosophy?
- Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
- How do you get to work?
- Metro and bike.
- Plane, train, car, or bike?
- Bike.
Education
- Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering, The Catholic University of America
Certifications
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT): Maryland