Interchange Blog
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 […]
NRCS Assesses 20 Watershed Sites to Meet Oklahoma Dam Requirements
Posted on Monday, April 24th, 2023 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, Structural, tagged in
In Oklahoma, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) had several dam sites that were constructed in the 1960’s. At that time, they were built to meet low-hazard requirements, as there was no development downstream. However, since that time, development has increased downstream, and the structures need to meet the criteria for […]
Pump Station Improvements Protect Local Industries and Residents’ Homes
Posted on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 by Affinis CorpIn Federal Services, tagged in
Affinis began working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Kansas City District on the CID and Armourdale Pump Station Modifications project in 2019. They had plans to raise the levees, and the existing pump station structures needed to be analyzed to determine if they could handle the additional load. To kick things off, […]
Mike McKenna Receives Schmitty Award
Posted on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
Each year, we announce the winner of our firm’s award, the Schmitty. It is given to the co-worker who best models Affinis’s core values. We’re pleased to announce Mike McKenna, PE, PTOE, ENV SP is the 2022 recipient. The Schmitty is named in honor and memory of our co-worker Dale Schmidtberger, who passed away in […]
Co-Worker News: 4 New Hires
Posted on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
Today, we’re excited to introduce you to four, new team members. Each has been added over the last several months. While their roles are varied, we can already see the positive impact they’re making on our clients and our firm. You can learn more about each person by following these links: Madison, Makenzie, Morgan, and […]
KDOT Improves Safety and Extends the Life of K-10 with Repairs
Posted on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 by Affinis CorpIn Structural, tagged in
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has a program which sets aside money every year for bridge repairs. They knew the 50-year-old bridge over the Wakarusa River on K-10 needed to be repaired. This busy roadway serves the growing communities of Lawrence, DeSoto, and southern Johnson County. KDOT selected Affinis for the K-10 Set Aside […]
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 […]
Stormwater Improvements Protect Overland Park Residents from Flooding
Posted on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Construction Engineering, tagged in
Residents in Overland Park, Kansas were experiencing flooding on 170th Terrace. A new neighborhood to the south had created additional run-off. The excess water was causing the overflow of ditches in the area, and water was running over the street. They needed proper stormwater control to capture the extra water. The city selected the Affinis […]
Our History and Our Future
Posted on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Firm News, tagged in
To celebrate our 21st Birthday, we put together a series of videos. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be unveiling these on our social media accounts. But today, we’re excited to share one that highlights our history, alongside our vision for the future. Discover how we’ve grown and changed over the last two decades and […]
New Regional Detention Area Prepares Olathe for Future Development
Posted on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
The City of Olathe, Kansas was having downstream flooding along Coffee Creek. To solve it, they decided to create a regional detention area near Lindenwood Dr. and Brougham Dr with funding assistance from the Johnson County Stormwater Management Program. In addition to managing the water, this project will also support future development in this rapidly […]