Wildfires are unpredictable and can be deadly. Planning ahead is essential! Check out Randy Johnson, PE, PTOE's latest article, "Fleeing from a wildfire is terrifying and can be deadly – now is the time to plan," published in The Sacramento Bee on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Randy shares critical insights on how to better prepare for wildfire evacuations and enhance safety. Read the full article to learn more about the importance of proactive planning and protecting our communities: https://lnkd.in/gfxF4wrf #WildfireSafety #EmergencyPlanning #TransportationResilience #DKSAssociates
DKS Associates
Civil Engineering
Portland, OR 4,962 followers
Shaping a Smarter Transportation Experience
About us
Founded in 1979, DKS Associates is a national, employee-owned transportation planning and transportation engineering firm providing state-of-the-art consulting services for all modes of ground transportation. Cutting-Edge Planning and Design Services. DKS performs planning and design services for automobiles, buses, light rail, streetcars, bus rapid transit, commuter rail, freight, bicycles, pedestrians, and all transportation ground access. Our planners and designers use cutting-edge techniques to take transportation projects from conceptual planning and alternatives analysis to environmental approvals and funding feasibility, design and construction, testing, and operations and management, completing a full life cycle of project development. This involves application of state-of-the-art expertise in performance measures, operational simulation, travel demand forecast models, traffic control devices, traffic signal systems, transportation communication technologies, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Advanced ITS and Communications Capabilities. DKS is a national leader in the planning and implementation of ITS. Our staff members have developed some of the first ITS deployment plans, fully deployed active traffic management systems, designed traffic management centers, and have led the way in developing successful transit signal priority systems and ITS architectures in the United States. Specialized Team of Experts. DKS professionals work with clients in the private and public sectors and at the local, regional, state, and federal levels. Virtually all of our technical staff members are registered professional engineers, professional traffic operations engineers, professional transportation planners, or certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners or other transportation services. Approximately two-thirds hold advanced degrees.
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http://www.dksassociates.com
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- Industry
- Civil Engineering
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1979
- Specialties
- Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, Bike and Pedestrian Planning, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Transit, and Smart Cities and Autonomous Vehicles
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𝐃𝐊𝐒 𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞! From Monday, September 30 – Sunday, October 6, 2024, we will step into the shoes of nearly a third of Americans who rely on walking, rolling, and transit. This challenge isn't just about giving up your car; it's about understanding the barriers faced by those who don’t have a choice. 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑰𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔: Participating helps create more accessible communities. By understanding the daily hurdles faced by non-drivers, we can work together to promote diverse transportation options and reduce car dependence. We hope you will join us in this important challenge! #TransportationForAll #Accessibility #CommunityEngagement #DKSAssociates
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📆 This Weekend: APA Conference 2024! 🏙 We're excited to announce that Jim Damkowitch, Alice Chen, and Randy Johnson, PE, PTOE from the DKS team will be presenting at the American Planning Association (APA) Conference this weekend, from Saturday to Tuesday! Join us for insightful sessions on the future of planning, transportation systems, and emergency evacuation management. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from the best in the field! See you there! ➡ Jim Damkowitch Session Block #13 Tuesday 10/1, 9:45 am to 10:45 am Road Less Traveled: Navigating VMT Mitigation ➡ Alice Chen, AICP Block #7 Monday 9/30, 9:45 am to 10:45 am Part 1 - Cultivating Emerging Leaders - Strategic Skills to Achieve Project Success Block #8 Monday 9/30, 11:00 am 12:00 pm Part 2 - Cultivating Emerging Leaders - Strategic Skills to Achieve Project Success ➡ Randy Johnson, PE, PTOE Block #9 Monday 9/30, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Striving for Fire Adapted Communities Through Evacuation Planning bit.ly/APACalifornia2024 #APAConference #UrbanPlanning #TransportationPlanning #CommunityDevelopment #PlanningForTheFuture #DKSAssociates
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✨What an amazing night at the 11th Annual WTS Sacramento Fashion Show!✨ DKS was thrilled to be part of an event that celebrates the incredible talent and diversity in transportation. Watching some of our industry's most impressive “models” as they took to the catwalk to support WTS Sacramento’s Scholarship Fund for young women was truly inspiring. 💃🎓 We're proud to support a great cause and empower the next generation of female leaders in transportation! #WTSFashionShow #WomenInTransportation #DKSAssociates
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🚶♀️🚲 Happy World Car-Free Day! 🌎🌿 Today, we celebrate the power of car-less transportation! Whether you're walking, biking, taking transit, or using other eco-friendly modes, it's all about creating healthier communities and safer streets. As a firm dedicated to all modes of transportation, we’re proud to support programs like Safe Routes to Schools and offer planning and engineering services for car-free modes like walking, biking, and public transit to help shape safer, more efficient, and greener ways to move. 🚌🚴♂️🚊 Let’s make our cities more livable, one step, pedal, and ride at a time. Join the movement and #GoCarFree today! #WorldCarFreeDay #SustainableCities #TransportationInnovation #CarFree #DKSAssociates 📸 Pictured here: DKS Buffered Bicycle Lanes Project on Church St.-High St., Salem, OR
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Exciting News! 🎉 On September 13, Brian Chandler, DKS National Director for Transportation Safety, was inducted into the Civil Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni at the University of Missouri-Columbia. This honor recognizes Brian’s 25 years of experience and leadership in transportation safety and traffic operations, including government and private sector roles. We are proud to celebrate his achievements and contributions to transportation engineering! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g5NeF78G #CivilEngineering #TransportationSafety #MizzouEngineering #Leadership #DKSAssociates
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🚨 UPDATED INFO🚨 APWA Washington Chapter Fall Conference, October 9 - 10, 2024, in Kennewick, WA Conference Location: 📍 Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, WA 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐊𝐒'𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧 Mike Usen! Mike Usen, Principal and National Director for Electromobility at DKS, will present on 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. This interactive session targets fleet and facilities managers and will present actual lessons learned from planning the electrification of over 50 municipal fleets in Washington and beyond. Topics include regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, project scoping/budgeting, data, utility collaboration, cost estimating, grants and incentives, project implementation, future-proofing, transition planning, and more. Register today: https://apwawaconf.com/ #APWAWAFallConference #PublicWorks #STEM #Electromobility #FleetElectrification #DKSAssociates
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🚗👶 It's Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week (Sept 15-21)! As transportation safety experts, we want to emphasize protecting even the smallest commuters. This week, we’re calling attention to the importance of correct car seat installation and compliance with child passenger regulations. Join us for National Seat Check on Saturday, Sept 21, to ensure your child is safely secured. Proper installation can save lives. For more information, visit the USDOT and NHTSA here: https://lnkd.in/ejBCcnk #ChildPassengerSafety #SeatCheckSaturday #SafetyFirst #TransportationSafety #BuckleUp #CarSeatSafety #RoadSafety #NHTSA
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🚨 SOLD OUT! 🚨 But don’t worry—you can still join virtually! Hayden Homes & Pahlisch Homes Present: Building a Better Bend 2024 Lecture Series Topic: WHERE WILL WE LIVE? Focusing on housing challenges and solutions in Central Oregon Join the conversation tonight at 7 PM via live stream! Missed out on tickets? Click the link below and be part of the discussion from wherever you are! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gh6VGCys #BetterBend2024 #HousingSolutions #TransportationEngineering #CentralOregon #DKSAssociates
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