Celebrating Innovations from Our R&D Teams

 

Driving Transformation in Transportation Consulting
August 25, 2023 • 1 minute read
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Celebrating Innovations from Our R&D Teams

 

Driving Transformation in Transportation Consulting
August 25, 2023 • 1 minute read

We are uniquely positioned to invest in cutting-edge research and development (R&D) and our engineers and planners are rapidly addressing the changing needs of our clients. Currently, we have 15 cross-disciplinary R&D teams. Their important efforts are routinely celebrated internally, spotlighting the talented minds behind them.

Here we’re sharing six 30-second examples to give you a flavor of what’s going on and what we’re seeing across the firm. If you’re interested, connect with our contributors for deeper insights.

Transit Speed & Reliability
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Right-Sizing Parking
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Visual Communications
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Changing Travel Patterns
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Evacuation Planning Analysis
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Scenario Planning
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Jeremiah LaRose

Transit Discipline Leader

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John Gard

Parking, Land Use and Transportation Leader

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Cullen McCormick

Creative Studio Leader

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Yoyo Zeng

Senior Planning and Forecasting Discipline Member

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Chelsea Richer

Climate & Resilience Discipline Leader

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Matt Haynes

FP Think Innovative Leader

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