Roadway
Finding the “Right Size” for Your Roadway
Posted on Thursday, September 20th, 2018 by Affinis CorpIn Project Strategies, Roadway, tagged in Tags: autonomous cars, reducing lanes, right-sizing roadways
By Mike McKenna Over the last few years, focusing on finding the right size for a roadway has become more commonplace. Instead of adding lanes, cities are analyzing traffic flow and all modes of transportation before they make changes. Using this approach offers communities the opportunity to improve pedestrian and bicycle mobility and increase the […]
How to Implement a Pavement Preservation Program
Posted on Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 by Affinis CorpIn Project Strategies, Roadway, tagged in Tags: pavement preservation
Creating a pavement preservation program can help cities extend the life of their streets. However, categorizing and tracking every road takes time and strategy. Start by analyzing your city’s pavement to identify problem areas. This can be done by visiting individual sites and making assessments or by working with an outside vendor to gather the […]
Moving Overland Park Forward
Posted on Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
As school kicks off tomorrow in the Blue Valley School District (BVSD), we’re pleased to unveil a new video celebrating improvements made in the district. Prior to our work with the City of Overland Park on 159th Street, Metcalf Ave. to Nall Ave., traffic congestion had become an issue for the city around Blue Valley […]
Access Management = Economic Development
Posted on Thursday, March 15th, 2018 by Mike McKennaIn Project Strategies, Roadway, tagged in
Last week, I spoke at the TEAM conference on the link between access management and economic development. Below are some of the key points from my presentation. For years, cities have experienced the same cycle. Land use changes So, traffic increases. Then, the number of incidents goes up. Flow is decreased. Arterial improvements are made. Accessibility […]
Thinking Beyond Vehicles with Multimodal Facilities
Posted on Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 by Affinis CorpIn Project Strategies, Roadway, tagged in Tags: bike lanes, multimodal facilities
The demand for bike lanes, trails and mass transit has been steadily growing. These new transportation modes offer a number of benefits, but bring with them new challenges. Today, we interviewed Linda Rottinghaus, PE, ENV SP, senior project engineer, on why they are becoming popular and how cities can start to integrate them into their […]
Prairie Village Promotes Walkability with Road Diet
Posted on Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 by Kristen Leathers-GrattonIn Roadway, tagged in Tags: kansas, prairie village, road diet
The community along Mission Road between 71st and 75th Street is often recognized for its walkability. With shops, schools, restaurants, and parks nearby, it is a highly sought-after neighborhood for homeowners. As traffic continued to increase along this stretch, pedestrian safety became a concern for the City of Prairie Village, Kansas with so many walking or […]
Roundabouts Improve Traffic Flow and Safety on 159th Street
Posted on Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 by Mike McKennaIn Roadway, Traffic, tagged in
Prior to our 159th Street improvements between Metcalf and Nall, Blue Valley High School had been experiencing traffic congestion on 159th Street for an extended period of time. Safely making left-hand turns out of the school’s entrances during peak hours was becoming increasingly difficult. Cars were often stopped for long periods of time, forcing other […]
Intersection Study Establishes Design for 159th St. Improvements from Metcalf to Nall
Posted on Wednesday, February 15th, 2017 by Kristen Leathers-GrattonIn Roadway, Traffic, tagged in
There were a number of key questions surrounding the improvements to 159th Street between Metcalf and Nall Ave. We worked with the City of Overland Park to determine the thoroughfare size and the best way to manage school traffic around Blue Valley High School (BVHS). To learn more about why the study was conducted and […]
New Simulator Studies Roadway Design and Driver Behavior
Posted on Wednesday, November 16th, 2016 by Mike McKennaIn Roadway, tagged in
There are a number of elements that affect driver safety. Some of these, like cell phone usage, have made newspaper headlines, while others, like icy roads and roundabouts, are not as buzzworthy. While you may not often hear about factors beyond distracted driving, there are a variety of components that contribute to safe roads. Now, […]
Using the Complete Street Policy to Make Route AA Safer
Posted on Thursday, November 5th, 2015 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in Tags: complete street policy, route aa, sustainable places grant
Affinis designed improvements to approximately 2,200 feet of Route AA (Main Street) from Eagles Parkway to Walnut Street in Grain Valley, Missouri. Because the project received federal funds and a Sustainable Places grant, we followed the Mid-America Regional Council’s (MARC) Complete Street policy. With this funding, our design must provide safe and convenient travel for […]