A transportation wish list for 2025 …
As we prepare to start a brand new year, we can’t help but think about possible opportunities in 2025. While we’d love to lower interest... Read
Infographic: Transportation Components of Fairfax County’s SSPA Process
In early 2025, property owners and prospective property purchasers in Fairfax County have a unique opportunity to propose changes to the County’s Comprehensive Plan as... Read
Fairfax County’s January 2025 SSPA: Take Action to Increase or Modify the Density of Your Development
Data Can Explain That Changes to Proposed Developments Won’t Lead to a “Transportation Apocalypse” Our ability to forecast trip reductions based on firsthand experience implementing... Read
American Planning Association’s Outstanding Tool Honor Is Awarded to Project Team That Includes Wells + Associates
Wells + Associates was pleased to be part of the team recognized with the Outstanding Planning Tool Award by the American Planning Association’s National Capital... Read
Video: Explaining Fairfax County’s SSPA Process for 2025
The process for submitting nominations for Fairfax County’s SSPA (Site-Specific Plan Amendment) Process begins in January 2025, but it’s never too early to start the... Read
Video: Wells + Associates – Fairfax County Traffic Engineers + Consultants
Transportation Solutions & Services in Fairfax County 1. Traffic Impact Analyses Developments involving land use changes via the entitlement process require transportation analyses. Our traffic... Read
What Is a Multimodal Transportation Assessment in Arlington County?
Arlington County requires a Multimodal Transportation Assessment (MMTA) as part of the Administrative Regulations for 4.1 Site Plan applications. An MMTA is typically submitted as a part... Read
Q&A: Transportation Management Plans for Federal Agencies and Facilities – How to Evaluate TMPs
Their session will educate planners on how to evaluate Transportation Management Plans (TMP), which are required for many federal worksites in the National Capital Region... Read
The Important Role of Professional Certifications in Transportation Consulting: P.E., AICP, PTP, PTOE, TDM-CP, ActiveScore AP
Whether it is a matter of meeting regulatory requirements or achieving a measure of competitive advantage by providing better access, a variety of acronyms identify... Read
ActiveScore Certifies More Active Transportation Facilities in 2023
Developing and improving “active transportation” facilities and networks such as biking, walking, and running helps properties owners create more sustainable transportation while also providing commercial... 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
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
D.C.’s New Parking Cashout Law Explained
Since the enactment in 2020 of the District of Columbia’s Transportation Benefits Equity Amendment Act (D.C. ACT 23-305), otherwise known as the Parking Cashout Law,... 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
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