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🌟 Ever Wonder Who Keeps Traffic Flowing Smoothly? 🌟 Meet the unsung heroes of our urban landscapes: Traffic Engineers! 🚦 👷♂️ What Do Traffic Engineers Do? Traffic engineers play a crucial role in ensuring our roads are safe and efficient. Here’s a glimpse into their fascinating world: • Analyze Traffic Patterns: Using advanced tools to study current and future traffic volumes, helping design better roadways. • Optimize Traffic Signals: Crafting and tweaking signal timings to reduce delays and enhance traffic flow. • Conduct Safety Audits: Identifying potential hazards and implementing measures to prevent accidents. • Evaluate New Developments: Assessing how new projects will impact traffic and proposing solutions. • Leverage Data Analysis: Using cutting-edge technology to monitor traffic trends and address issues proactively. 🚗 Why It Matters: Their work helps reduce congestion, cut down emissions, and improve road safety, making our daily commutes smoother and more enjoyable. Proud to be part of a profession that makes a tangible difference in our daily lives. 🌍✨ #TrafficEngineering #UrbanPlanning #RoadSafety #SustainableCities #EngineeringExcellence

Travel Forecasting & Analysis Division at Maryland's State Highway Administration is hiring a Transportation Engineer IV. This position holds a special place in my heart, as it was my own stepping stone before I had the privilege of becoming TFAD's Division Chief. Four years ago (coincidentally around this time), I was a traffic engineer at a private engineering firm, I loved my job, my team, my "work besties", the work I did (most of the time), and had zero intention of making a career change. Then after a series of random events, an opportunity was presented to me, an opportunity that frankly I felt somewhat underqualified for and one that was mostly in analysis in a time where I thought I preferred design. I applied not really thinking I would get it but once I did, I was left with one of the most difficult decisions - to stay in my comfort zone or to take a leap into a new opportunity. After many pro and con lists, the countless conversations from all mentors, about seizing opportunities and various examples of career trajectories after taking on a risk, was something I could not get out of my head. That decision set me onto a completely new and exciting trajectory, it brought me to another amazing team filled with growth opportunities, personal connections, fun exciting work environment, more "work besties", expanded my breadth of knowledge and confidence. Ready to embark on a journey that transcends professional boundaries? Use the link to apply and to learn more about the role, it's qualifications etc. Join the conversation below - what opportunities have shaped your career journey? #joinourteam #jobopportunities #TravelForecasting #TrafficEngineering #StateHighwayAdminstration #trafficanalysis

What is traffic engineering? It's the subdiscipline of transportation engineering that deals with the planning, design, and operation of streets, highways, networks, land uses, and interactions with other transportation modes and terminals. Handling intersections can be challenging! You think? Know where this is? Imagine what the peak hour looks like. #TrafficEngineering #Transportation #Engineering

Employee growth and development at Lochner happens at all levels with a mix of coaching, continuing education, and challenging opportunities. Take the first steps and apply now: https://bit.ly/3NaAQNp #Engineer #Infrastructure

In the dynamic world of development in the District of Columbia, understanding the intricacies of the Comprehensive Transportation Review (CTR) is key. Our DC traffic engineering team breaks down the essentials: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐓𝐑? DDOT's CTR evaluates the impact of proposed developments on the transportation network, going beyond traditional traffic impact studies. It includes a multimodal assessment, focusing not only on vehicular impacts but also on pedestrian and transit considerations. Components of a CTR: ☑Traffic Impact Analysis ☑Multimodal Analysis ☑Loading Management Plan ☑TDM Plan ☑Operations Plan ☑Parking Evaluation 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐓𝐑 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝? Projects generating 100+ peak hour pedestrian trips or more than 25 peak hour/peak direction vehicle trips trigger a CTR. Additionally, seeking approval for new land use or density increase may warrant a CTR. Otherwise, an abbreviated Transportation Statement may be required.

Page Tucker, the Chief Executive Officer of ProStar explains to viewers that the mapping of most underground pipes and wires doesn't exist, or very old paper blueprints mapped infrastructure poorly. Watch the full interview here⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eDfrK6Vj #Software #cloud #infrastructure #construction #engineering #architecture #civilengineering #technology #development #building #safety #business #newtothestreet

Old way of mapping (staff knowledge or paper)definitely needs to change! Many positive outcomes when using ProStar Pointman GIS mapping system, especially real-time data and as-builds!

WGI's role in Florida's Brightline Trains High-Speed Railroad project, crowned with the 2024 American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC-FL) Engineering Excellence Grand Award, showcases our commitment to addressing client challenges with innovative solutions. Our expertise in geospatial and land surveying services was pivotal in transforming the historic Florida East Coast Railway into a groundbreaking high-speed rail corridor. Through cutting-edge technologies like Ground-Based Lidar Systems and advanced hydrographic surveys, we met the intricate demands of this ambitious project, underlining our dedication to client success and engineering precision. The challenges faced by our client, HSR Constructors, required not just technical expertise but also adaptive strategies to ensure project efficiency and safety. WGI's innovative approaches, such as the Work Order Tracking System (WOTS) and automated monitoring systems, were instrumental in overcoming logistical complexities and minimizing project risks. These solutions reflect our focus on client-centric engineering, enhancing project outcomes while setting new standards in the transportation infrastructure sector. #ClientSuccess #InnovativeEngineering #WGI #BrightlineRail #HighSpeedRail #ACECAwards #TransportationRevolution

HISTORY OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING POST 79 – MUTCD The USDOT’s "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)" is an important part of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE). Many of SUE’s designating and locating activities involve work on or near streets and highways. Motorists often do not expect these intrusions and therefore need to be informed well in advance of what is going on. Nationally mandated information for doing this is contained in Part 6 of the MUTCD, which addresses temporary traffic control (TTC). TTC involves the use of signs, markings, and other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide users of roadway facilities. The MUTCD is published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and contains national standards for all traffic control devices, including highway signs, markings, and other devices. It is updated periodically to accommodate the nation's changing transportation needs and to address new safety technologies, traffic control tools, and traffic management techniques. On December 19, 2023, a Final Rule adopted the 11th Edition of the MUTCD and was published in the Federal Register with an effective date of January 18, 2024. States were required to adopt the 11th Edition of the National MUTCD as their legal State standard for traffic control devices within two years from the effective date. The Federal Register notice, which provides detailed discussion of the final dispositions of major changes from the 2009 edition, can be viewed at https://lnkd.in/eYt_wb3h. FHWA does not print paper copies of the MUTCD. It is available, however, as a free PDF document. Just Google Part 6 of MUTCD. More next week about applicability of the MUTCD to SUE.