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industry Experience

 

Transportation Engineering Coordinator, Champaign‑Urbana Urbanized Area Transportation Study (CUUATS). Urbana, Illinois (February 1992 to October 1995 & June 1997- July 1999)

  • Directed the evaluation of multi-modal (roadway, auto, transit, and pedestrian) improvements for the campus of the University of Illinois using microscopic traffic simulation (CORSIM)

  •  Directed the transfer of existing traffic and roadway databases of the Champaign-Urbana area to a Geographic Information-based System (GIS)

  •  Conducted traffic operations modeling, capacity and traffic signal operation analysis, and developed signal design and timing plans using specialized software

  •  Designed traffic signal coordination plans for major corridors in Champaign‑Urbana area

  •  Conducted roadway corridor planning studies, scope of work development, and consultant contract administration

  •  Developed access management guidelines for the Champaign-Urbana metro area

  •  Directed a comprehensive parking study for the downtown area of the City of Urbana

  •  Directed the development of a multi-modal long range transportation plan for the Champaign-Urbana area

  •  Directed the development and implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) to support transportation/traffic studies and information management

Transportation Planning Engineer, Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC), Worcester, Massachusetts (August 1989 to February 1992)

  •  Conducted the long‑range modeling phase of a 300 sq mi corridor study identifying specific problems and providing solutions relative to traffic operations and safety

  •  Conducted traffic signal warrant, design, and evaluation studies

  •  Performed accident analysis and modeling studies

  •  Conducted traffic impact studies, traffic operations and accident analyses, and statistical evaluation and forecasting of regional growth trends

  •  Developed and implemented a Pavement Management Technical Assistance program for the CMRPC's member communities

Associate Transportation Planner, Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC), Worcester, Massachusetts (February 1988 to July 1989)

  •  Conducted traffic impact studies for several major development projects

  •  Performed traffic operation analysis such as Capacity/LOS analysis, and signal operation/optimization analysis

  •  Analyzed accident data to identify hazardous vehicle and pedestrian accident patterns caused by geometric deficiencies, inclement weather conditions, and traffic control deficiencies

  •  Conducted statistical evaluation and forecasting of regional growth trends

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