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Kittelson Opens an Office in Spokane, Washington

After years of working on projects in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and Montana, we are thrilled to announce the opening of Kittelson’s Spokane office. Our…

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Kittelson’s Airport-to-TRB Route Using Capital Bikeshare

Heading to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center this weekend for the Transportation Research Board’s Annual Meeting? Metro’s Yellow Line is closed through May 2023, ride-sharing…

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2022: A Year of Growth for Kittelson’s Research & Innovation Practice

We’ve formalized our commitment to advancing research in transportation by establishing a Research & Innovation (R&I) practice and leadership team.

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Here’s Where You Can Find Us at TRB 2023

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting is coming up January 8-12, 2023. Here’s where you can find us!

Parking or Pedaling? New Tool Helps Communities Weigh Tradeoffs on Their Streets

TRB offers a sneak peek at NCHRP Report 1036: Guide for Roadway Cross Section Reallocation, due for formal publication in 2023.

Tom Haist Brings 30 Years of Access Management and Permitting Expertise to Our Pennsylvania Team

We are thrilled to welcome Tom Haist to our Harrisburg, Pennsylvania office as a senior principal after a 30-year career with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

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Fall Webinar Series: Exploring Careers in Transportation

We’re hosting two virtual conversations to introduce students to the world of transportation and to life at Kittelson. Register to join us in October and November!

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Welcome Martin Pietrucha to Kittelson & Associates and Kittelson LLC

We are excited to welcome Dr. Martin Pietrucha to our Harrisburg office and firmwide research practice.

2022 Intern Jambroee

2022 Summer Internship Wrap-Up

As September began, the 2022 internship program closed out and Kittelson said goodbye to the last few remaining interns. This summer, our 17 interns gained…

An Important MUTCD Update

FHWA published a revision to the 2009 MUTCD on August 5, 2022.

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Joel Leisch

“While he will be sorely missed, Joel’s contributions will have a lasting effect on the profession and geometric design practice.”

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2022 Intern Jamboree

Kittelson brought back our in-person Intern Jamboree to Orlando, Florida from June 21st to 23rd, 2022.

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A Detailed Online Guide to the MUTCD

The site helps practitioners effectively use the MUTCD in the design, selection, placement, and operation of traffic control devices and helps attorneys understand the role of the MUTCD in tort liability cases.

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Dr. Kate Sosa Becomes Kittelson’s First People Operations Leader

Kate will guide firmwide activities including hiring, onboarding, career development, retention, DE&I, leadership development, performance management, compensation and benefits.

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Gene Hawkins Joins Kittelson & Associates and Kittelson LLC

Gene has an extensive background in traffic operations, with particular interest in traffic control systems, traffic control standards, driver response to traffic control devices, retroreflectivity, and visibility.

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Webinar Recording: Preparing for the EV Boom: State Allocation Investments and Federal Charging Grants

How state agencies can take action to assess their electrification infrastructure needs, and practical considerations for private and public organizations in light of the infrastructure law.

Bastian Schroeder Named Next Chair of TRB’s Highway Capacity and Quality of Service Committee

Bastian Schroeder, Director of Research at Kittelson, has been announced as the next chair of the Transportation Research Board’s Committee on Highway Capacity and Quality…

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Training Will Bring New Caltrans Employees Up to Speed on HCM Methodologies

January 19, 2022 This month, Caltrans employees are receiving a customized training on the fundamentals of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and McTrans’ Highway…

Putting Connected and Automated Vehicles in the Highway Capacity Manual

Two Renowned Researchers Join Kittelson & Associates

In advance of the 2022 TRB Annual Meeting, we’re excited to announce the addition of two recognized leaders in transportation research to Kittelson in Texas…

TRB Annual Meeting attendees walking in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Kittelson’s TRB 2022 Annual Meeting Schedule

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting is coming up January 9-13, 2021. Here’s where you can find us!

Highway Capacity Manual 6th Edition

TRB to Release the 7th Edition of the Highway Capacity Manual Before the 2022 Annual Meeting

November 30, 2021 The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has made the decision to officially release the 7th Edition of the Highway Capacity Manual in…

Kittelson Employee Resource Groups Celebrate One Year!

November 4, 2021 On November 4, 2020, under the guidance of our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) Committee, Kittelson launched our first set of…

Road Safety Audits Win APA Florida Award of Merit

Congrats to the Miami Dade TPO, whose road safety audits were recognized by APA Florida for innovative planning in demonstrating how transportation solutions can become more age-friendly.

Remembering the Life and Legacy of Janet Barlow

The Janet Barlow Legacy Fund promotes cooperation and mutual understanding between the orientation and mobility (O&M) profession and the transportation engineering and planning profession.