Author Archives: Affinis Corp
Designing Roundabouts for Safer, Smoother Traffic Flow: When and Where They Work Best
Posted on Monday, June 2nd, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, Traffic, tagged in
Roundabouts are more than just a traffic trend—they’re a modern solution to some of our most persistent intersection challenges. From improving safety and reducing congestion to lowering emissions and enhancing community aesthetics, modern roundabouts offer a compelling alternative to traditional traffic signals and stop signs. But not every circular intersection is created equal. Understanding what […]
Navigating 408 Permits: Protecting Levee Integrity with the City of Aberdeen and the FAA
Posted on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Federal Services, tagged in
Our Federal Team has been partnering with two different clients on 408 permits. They are required anytime someone wants to modify an existing United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) program. For both projects, we’re analyzing how a change can be made without undermining the integrity of the levee system. In this article, we’ll walk […]
City of Lee’s Summit Plans for Future Growth Along Pryor Road
Posted on Monday, March 10th, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Traffic, tagged in
The City of Lee’s Summit, MO has been rapidly expanding over the years. To keep pace with the growth, they have strategically leveraged taxpayer dollars. Although Pryor Road, from Hook Road to MO-150, has been largely undeveloped, the City anticipates growth and increased traffic volumes for this segment in the future. They asked our traffic […]
KDOT’s Bridge Project Enhances Safety and Structures on US-59
Posted on Monday, February 24th, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Structural, tagged in
Every year, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) invests in their infrastructure, replacing bridges across the state. Two US-59 bridges were selected, one over Stranger Creek Drainage and one over 262nd Road, for the 2025 effort. With this project, KDOT wanted to improve the road’s profile, improve the clearance over 262 Road, and replace these […]
Reflecting on 2024: Achievements, Partnerships, and Our Vision for Growth in 2025
Posted on Thursday, February 13th, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
While 2025 is in full swing, our team took a moment to reflect on all we accomplished in 2024. Over the last year, we embarked on a new joint venture, served a variety of communities, and added to our team. Along with our successes, you’ll find details on our goals for 2025 and the improvements […]
City of Shawnee Uses Innovative Stormwater Repair Solution to Protect Local Homes
Posted on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
Some of the corrugated metal pipes (CMP) near Johnson Dr. and Mauer Rd. were failing. The City of Shawnee, Kansas knew they needed to repair or replace the infrastructure there. They looked to Affinis to find a cost-effective solution. Our stormwater team began the project by reviewing CCTV footage of the pipes along Johnson Dr. […]
City of Lenexa Maximizes Budget with Stormwater Study
Posted on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
Corrugated metal pipes (CMP) at 89th Terr. and Lackman were failing. The City of Lenexa, Kansas was looking for an effective solution to protect local roadways and yards and maximize tax dollars. They hired our stormwater team to conduct a preliminary engineering study (PES) for the first phase of this project. The project site is […]
Brush Creek Improvements Protect Prairie Village Homes
Posted on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, Stormwater, tagged in
During heavy rain events, Brush Creek, which runs parallel to Mission Road in Prairie Village, would significantly overtop the roadway. Homes in the area were also impacted by the flooding. The City was looking for a solution that would protect residents without affecting a neighboring community downstream, the City of Mission Hills, Kansas. Our team […]
Revitalizing Route 7: Ensuring Smooth Travels in Blue Springs with Expert Oversight and Strategic Coordination
Posted on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Our Communities, tagged in
Route 7, from Pink Hill Rd. to Victor Dr., in Blue Springs, Missouri was deteriorating. To maintain their standard, the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Lee’s Summit Office (MoDOT) wanted to resurface this 3.32 miles of roadway. They selected our construction engineering team to oversee the project. For this effort, we supervised the full-depth patching of […]
Navigating Economic Trends: Key Insights from Dr. Kuehl at the Affinis Industry Summit
Posted on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
Several weeks ago, we hosted our eighth Industry Summit, welcoming back Chris Kuehl, PhD, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He gave an overview of the economy offering insights on everything from interest rates to the workforce. In this article, we share his key findings on the economy, election, workforce, and industries. But, […]