Traffic
Traffic Study Offers Safe Design Alternatives for KDOT
Posted on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Traffic, tagged in
There were safety concerns at the intersection of US-75 and K-9 in Jackson County, Kansas. Some of these included poor sight distance, near-miss crashes, and difficulty maneuvering through the intersection due to the skew. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) asked our traffic team to study the area to assess the current state, project future […]
Intersection Study Aims to Increase Safety for Busy Area
Posted on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, Traffic, tagged in
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) requested the intersection at 103rd Terrace and Leavenworth Road (K-5) be studied due to a number of customer concerns. Our study revealed two safety issues. The first is speeding. The second is sight distance. 103rd Terrace is a side street, characterized by a vertical […]
Operation Green Light Keeps Traffic Moving Across the Metro
Posted on Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Traffic, tagged in
The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) works to improve infrastructure as part of their Operation Green Light (OGL) initiative. Their goal is to provide bands of easy travel between cities and across state lines by maintaining interconnecting arterial streets. OGL’s efforts provide a seamless experience for drivers and pedestrians. The OGL team is continually compiling a […]
Past, Present and Future: A Look at Transportation Data
Posted on Monday, March 14th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, Traffic, tagged in
Transportation data plays an important role in creating high-performing roadways and planning for maintenance. Over the years, we’ve seen an increase in technology used. These emerging technologies along with autonomous cars could transform the kind of information we examine throughout engineering projects. When it comes to collecting transportation data, there are many options. Older methods […]
City of De Soto Increases Safety at 91st and Lexington
Posted on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 by Affinis CorpIn Traffic, tagged in
The intersection at 91st Street and Lexington Avenue is located near De Soto High School and a few commercial businesses. The area has significant traffic with K-10 highway nearby. During peak hours, it was a challenge for drivers to make a left-hand turn from 91st Street, and some were taking unnecessary risks. The City of […]
City of Overland Park Lays Foundation for Future Expansion with Safety Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, Traffic, tagged in
The City of Overland Park, Kansas wanted to improve safety along 179th Street, between US-69 and Metcalf Ave. While completing this project, they also hoped to prepare the roadway for a planned future expansion. To do this, they asked us, their engineer-of-record, to make key modifications to the designs. Our survey crew began by completing […]
Signal Improvements and Added Sidewalks Increase Access to Local Amenities in Shawnee
Posted on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 by Affinis CorpIn Traffic, tagged in
With the opening of the new Monticello Library, the City of Shawnee, Kansas wanted to improve access for all pedestrians. The library is located near busy Shawnee Mission Parkway (SMP), a growing commercial district, and a thriving residential area. Although there were sidewalks along the path between the neighborhood and the library, they were not […]
Olathe Improves Capacity on 159th Street with Redesigned Intersection
Posted on Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Traffic, tagged in
The City of Olathe, Kansas was facing capacity issues at the 159th Street and Blackbob intersection. The four-way stop was busy during typical peak hours and was even worse on weekends due to youth sports events in the area. Traffic was slow, and a new design was needed to increase flow and improve safety. Affinis […]
New Data Sources Change Traffic Design and Community Planning
Posted on Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Traffic, tagged in Tags: data driven design
For years, traffic engineers and communities have relied on the same resources and methods to project and accurately count traffic. With more data readily available, they now have a range of alternatives, each using its own unique approach. I recently met with Replica, a Kansas City based company whose software strives to help individuals understand […]
City of Olathe Increases Accessibility Around High School
Posted on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, Traffic, tagged in
The City of Olathe, KS was faced with aging infrastructure at a key intersection near Olathe South High School (OSHS). They needed to replace the existing traffic signal at 151st and Lennox and decided to make the area ADA compliant and add pedestrian crossings at the same time. Working closely with the city, our team […]