Author Archives: Affinis Corp

Intersection Realignment Increases Safety for Prairie Village Residents

Posted on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 by
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The lanes at the intersection of Cambridge Street and State Line Road didn’t line up, causing safety issues and slowed traffic. To support residents and area businesses, the City of Prairie Village needed to make changes to this busy corridor bordering Kansas City, Missouri. Our team kicked off the project by performing topographic and boundary […]

25 Ways We Moved Our Company, Co-Workers, and Clients Forward

Posted on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 by
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Over the last two decades, we’ve focused on moving our company, co-workers, and clients forward. Through professional development opportunities, community-changing projects, and strong growth, we’ve made our mark on the Midwest. With our 25th Anniversary celebration in full swing, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come. We’ve helped clients […]

Building Momentum: Jason Davis Shares His Vision for Affinis’s Future

Posted on Friday, March 27th, 2026 by
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Last month, Jason Davis, PE, was named President of Affinis. Recently, we sat down with him to learn more about his vision for the firm. In this article, he shares where we’re headed and how he plans to get there. Congratulations on your presidency! What has been your focus as you take on this new […]

City of Overland Park Delivers Roadway Improvements to Local Neighborhood

Posted on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 by
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Every year, the City of Overland Park, KS invests in their community by repairing neighborhood streets. As they were carrying out their annual street maintenance program, they realized 115th Street would require more extensive updates than they had planned. To begin, the pavement and curb had severely deteriorated and required more than a simple mill […]

MoDOT Enhances Accessibility with ADA and Sidewalk Improvements

Posted on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 by
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The Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) ADA Transition Plan is focused on enhancing accessibility. Every year, they update existing sidewalks for ADA compliance and add new ones to boost pedestrian connectivity. Facilities in Princeton and South Lineville, Missouri needed significant improvement. MoDOT’s Northwest District selected our Highway Team to design the ADA Improvements for the […]

Designing Roundabouts for Safer, Smoother Traffic Flow: When and Where They Work Best

Posted on Monday, June 2nd, 2025 by
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]