FAQ: Traffic Signal Development in South Carolina
Do you have a question about traffic signal approval, design, equipment, or installation in South Carolina? As traffic engineers serving South Carolina, we have the... Read
Parking Policies for Federal Buildings: A Key Element of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs)
The General Services Administration (GSA) and National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) have parking policies that establish parking ratio goals for Federal facilities in the National... Read
Federal Facilities and TMPs: Transportation Management Plan Handbook Outline
Federal facilities in the National Capital Region are required to develop plans to manage transportation. Transportation management plans are a part of this process, enabling... Read
Fairfax County Revamps Parking Requirements with Parking Reimagined Initiative
Fairfax County recently took concrete steps to address both of these issues with its innovative “Parking Reimagined” program. While our transportation team has long been... Read
TDM Assessments for Developments in Charlotte: What Are They and When Are They Required?
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Assessments in the City of Charlotte may be required for certain developments in medium- to high-intensity zoning districts based on the... Read
New Development Requirements for Data Centers in Fauquier County, Virginia
In December 2023, before adjourning for the holidays, the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors passed resolutions that will impact data center development in the county.... Read
What Is a Multimodal Assessment in Charlotte and When Is It Required in the Development Process?
As part of the City of Charlotte’s Comprehensive Transportation Review (CTR) Guidelines, Multimodal Assessments serve to identify pedestrian, bicycle, and transit-related infrastructure necessary to establish... Read
New CTR Guidelines in Charlotte, NC: TDM Trip Reduction, Traffic Impact Studies, and More
Note: As of June 1, 2023, Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) came into effect. Charlotte’s CTR process features three types of transportation assessments: TDM Assessments... Read
Data Centers and Traffic: It’s Not Just About Volume, But Site Access and Meeting Local Standards
The assumption is easy to make: data centers don’t always create lots of traffic. But size does matter, and there are traffic issues involved that... Read
Panel Discussion: Sustainable Transportation + Increased Density at DCS Design Summit
A few of our team members were pleased to join DCS Design’s Sustainability Summit to discuss this evolution of transportation, density, parking, and real estate... Read
Traffic Impact Studies for Charlotte, North Carolina Real Estate Developments: A Quick Guide
At some point during the development process in Charlotte, North Carolina you may need a Traffic Impact Study. In this article we explain what a... Read
Transportation Aspects of the Reston Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approved by the Board of Supervisors
After dozens of task force meetings over the past few years, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved a significant amendment to the Reston... Read
Patrick Monroe, P.E. Joins Wells + Associates’ Charlotte Office
(Charlotte, NC – September 20, 2023) Wells + Associates (W+A), a national transportation consulting firm, today announced that Patrick Monroe, P.E., has joined the firm’s... Read
Wells + Associates Opens Office in Washington, DC
(Washington, DC – September 20, 2023) Wells + Associates (W+A), a transportation consulting firm, today announced that it has opened an office in Washington, DC... Read
FAQ: What Is a Transportation Statement in the District of Columbia?
Q: What is a Transportation Statement? A: In DC, a transportation statement is an abbreviated form of a traffic study that typically is required when... Read