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When you love transportation the way we do, you're always on the move to learn more, share knowledge, and stay on top of trends. We're a team of passionately curious people who believe that by expanding our perspectives, we can discover new solutions together.

In addition to the news and events gathered here, Kittelson strives to deliver relevant content on our social media channels to educate and inform transportation professionals of all levels.

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Kittelson’s Boston Office Welcomes Christi Apicella, Local Leader in People-First Transportation Planning

Christi brings more than 25 years of experience across the federal, municipal, private, and nonprofit sectors of transportation, with a strong focus on the New England region.

Meet Our 2025 Interns!

Each summer, we welcome a group of interns to Kittelson offices around the country. This year, we’re glad to be joined by our largest cohort yet: across 20 offices, 31 interns are contributing to our work in engineering and planning, software development, and marketing.

Webinar: State Implementation of the 11th Edition MUTCD

Tune in on March 24th to learn how states are adopting the 11th Edition of the MUTCD.

A New Spin on Transportation Careers: Learning Roundabouts the Fun Way

Since 1999, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)’s Construction Career Days program has given students hands-on opportunities to learn about potential career paths in transportation, engineering, and construction.

NACTO’s New Urban Bikeway Design Guide Raises the Bar on Bicycle Network Planning & Design

The new edition takes guidance to municipalities even further by providing more details they can use to get to a design decision, drawing from the evaluation of implemented facilities across the country.

Kittelson Welcomes Chris Poe in our New Dallas, Texas Office!

After more than 25 years of working on transportation projects in Texas communities, we are excited to announce that we have a physical office space to go along with it!

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Safety Spotlight at the 2025 TRB Annual Meeting

Learn about two presentations at the 2025 TRB Annual Meeting that will focus on enhancing roadway safety through design and analysis.

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Keeping Up with Kittelson at the 2025 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting is coming up January 5-9, 2025. Here’s where you can find us!

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Nawshin Tabassum Selected as 2024 John Zegeer Memorial Fellowship Recipient

As a PhD student in City and Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah, Nawshin’s research includes active transportation, transit-oriented development, and social equity in transportation.

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Applications Are Open for 2025 Engineering/Planning Internships!

Every summer, Kittelson hires undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students with an open mind and eagerness to learn, the ability to think critically and solve complex problems, and an interest in exploring the transportation profession.

Former Penn State Chancellor John Mason Joins Kittelson and Kittelson LLC

John Mason will advise on highway design, safety, and research projects and grow the practice at Kittelson LLC.

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FHWA Releases Separated Bike Lanes on Higher Speed Roadways: A Toolkit and Guide

This new guide documents best practices for the planning and design of bicycling facilities on roadways with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or higher.

Envisioning the Future at the 2024 SCOUT Summit

At the annual SCOUT Summit, all Kittelson interns travel to one office for a few action-packed days of professional development and team building.

Embracing an Electrified Future: Technology Introduction Expert Chris White Joins Kittelson

Chris’ goal is to make sure that deployment of zero-emissions vehicles and infrastructure improves quality of life.

Meet Our 2024 Interns: The Largest Cohort Yet!

27 interns are joining us in 15 different Kittelson offices focused on engineering & planning, technical writing, graphic design, communications, and software development.

Celebrating 2024 National Public Works Week

Public works is vital to sustainable and resilient communities. Thank you, public works professionals!

Six Months of the New MUTCD: What It Means for You and Your Projects

Tune in on June 4th to learn about the 2023 MUTCD from NCUTCD Chair Gene Hawkins.

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How to Make the Most of the 2024 NACTO Designing Cities Conference

From May 7-10, 1,000 transportation officials, planners, and practitioners will gather in South Florida for the 2024 NACTO Designing Cities Conference.

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Where to Find Us at the 2024 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting is coming up January 7-11, 2024. Here’s where you can find us!

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2023 Student Webinar Series: Exploring Careers in Transportation

We hosted two virtual conversations to introduce students to the world of transportation and to life at Kittelson. View the recordings here!

Celebrating the Legacy of Dolf May, a Trailblazer in Traffic Flow Theory

“At one time or another most of us have been a student of Dolf May,” wrote ITE in a tribute to the transportation giant who…

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Kittelson Interns Gather in Boise for the 2023 SCOUT Summit

by Andy Fitzgerald, Communications Team Intern The SCOUT Summit (formerly known as the Intern Jamboree) is one of the most memorable elements of Kittelson’s…

NCHRP Releases the New Guide for Roundabouts

After five years of research and development, we are so excited to see NCHRP Research Report 1043: Guide for Roundabouts published and ready to be…

Public Works Week 2020

Celebrate Public Works Week With Kittelson!

We may not often stop to say “thank you” to storm drains, streetlights, or bridges, but public works projects are an important part of our…