Interchange Blog
City of Overland Park Delivers Roadway Improvements to Local Neighborhood
Posted on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, Survey, tagged in
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 […]
Affinis Announces New Firm President
Posted on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 by Lane OdleIn Firm News, tagged in
Today, we are excited to formally announce Jason Davis is the new president of Affinis. His predecessor, Kristen Leathers-Gratton, will transition into a new role as Affinis’s Operations Manager and Transportation Practice Leader. “Over the course of my career, I’ve developed a deep understanding of our culture, clients, and colleagues. I’m ready to take on […]
De Soto Adds Value with ADA Accessible Trail for Students and Area Businesses
Posted on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 by Lane OdleIn Roadway, tagged in
To add value for residents and local businesses, the City of De Soto wanted to create an ADA accessible, bike and pedestrian track that would provide De Soto High School students and Panasonic employees access to Lexington Park. Doing this would lengthen an existing trail near the high school which stopped at Sunflower Road. While […]
New Geotechnical Engineering Group Launches at Affinis
Posted on Friday, November 14th, 2025 by Lane OdleIn Firm News, tagged in
Today, we are excited to announce Affinis is launching a new, geotechnical engineering group. An important component of every civil engineering project, bringing geotechnical services in-house was a natural progression for our firm. “Adding a geotechnical group to our team allows us to streamline the design process for our clients,” said Kristen Leathers-Gratton, PE, Principal […]
MoDOT Enhances Accessibility with ADA and Sidewalk Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
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 […]
Prairie Village Improves 8 Neighborhoods with 2025 Upgrades
Posted on Monday, August 25th, 2025 by Lane OdleIn Roadway, tagged in
Every year, the City of Prairie Village, Kansas reinvests in their community as part of their Paving Program. They update aging infrastructure, boost pedestrian connectivity, and resolve any issues. This year was no exception. The 2025 plan targeted eight sites across the city. Before beginning design for this effort, we conducted field inspections with the […]
Operation Green Light Improves Connectivity with 130 Site Upgrades
Posted on Monday, August 18th, 2025 by Lane OdleIn Traffic, tagged in
With their Operation Green Light (OGL) initiative, the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) strives to keep traffic running smoothly across city boundaries in the metro. Every year, they look to update and expand their system as part of the program, and this year was no exception. MARC keeps a running list of potential projects, making note […]
Affinis Teams with Freese and Nichols, Inc. on Joint Venture to Elevate Client Service
Posted on Monday, July 14th, 2025 by Lane OdleIn Firm News, tagged in
Affinis and Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) have formed a new small business joint venture, Affinis Freese and Nichols JV, under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program. This strategic partnership pairs Affinis, as the small business protégé and Freese and Nichols, as the experienced mentor. Freese and Nichols, a privately owned engineering, planning, […]
5 DOT Projects We’re Designing Right Now
Posted on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 by Lane OdleIn Roadway, Structural, tagged in
For years, we’ve collaborated with Departments of Transportation on infrastructure improvements. Through these partnerships, we’ve honed our ability to deliver designs that meet their standards and expectations. Because of our team’s experience and dedication, we have several projects currently in the works with DOT’s. Learn more about just a few of the projects we’re designing […]
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 […]