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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.

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Connect With Kittelson at the 2019 NACTO Designing Cities Conference

We look forward to attending the 2019 NACTO Designing Cities Conference to stay up-to-date on how progressive cities in North America are tackling transportation challenges and increasing equity and efficiency in their transportation systems.

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Kittelson Welcomes Gibran Hadj-Chikh, National Leader in Transportation Technology, and Opens Chicago Office

Kittelson is excited to welcome Gibran Hadj-Chikh to our firm as a senior principal planner in a new Chicago office. Gibran brings more than 22 years of experience in transportation planning, smart city technologies, shared mobility, and the funding and implementation of transit systems.

Will We See You at the 2019 APBP Conference?

Kittelson is excited to discuss all things pedestrian and bicycle at the 2019 APBP (Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals) Conference, coming up from August 25-28 in…

bike tour of Portland OR

Kittelson Interns Connect and Collaborate at the 2019 Intern Jamboree

With Kittelson interns working in ten different offices across the United States, we believe one of the most valuable experiences Kittelson can provide during the summer is the Intern Jamboree. Held from July 8–12 in Portland, Oregon, Our 2019 class of interns was involved in activities throughout the week centered around the future of transportation and what it looks like to work in the profession

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Kittelson & Associates Welcomes Our 2019 Intern Class

Today’s university students are tomorrow’s industry experts. We are very excited to welcome this year’s wave of Kittelson interns, who represent ten different universities and join us in ten different Kittelson offices.

Using Straws, Clay, and Invisible Cars to Ignite an Interest in STEM Careers

Kittelson’s Senior Principal Engineer Joe Toole paid a visit to Belmont Elementary School to talk automated vehicles and transportation safety. Turns out you can build a pretty fancy car antenna with just straws, clay, and a little creativity!

The Story Behind Kittelson Charitable Foundation

Emmanuel Asaba Katabarwa—affectionately known as Emmie—stirred our hearts during his summer internship in 2007. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. had hired Emmie, a graduate student from Cornell…

Kittelson Hires Two Local Transportation Planning Experts in Phoenix, AZ

Vamshi Yellisetty and Phyllis Davis have joined Kittelson & Associates in our Phoenix office, bringing 32 years of local transportation planning experience.

Learn About Signal Timing at Diverging Diamond Interchanges

Between April 9 and August 15, the Transportation Research Board is offering reduced price workshops on signal timing at diverging diamond interchanges (DDIs), led by Kittelson instructors.

The new Road Safety Professional Certification, offered by the Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB), represents a national call for quantitative, substantive safety analysis in the transportation profession.

Road Safety Professional (RSP) Certification Is a National Step Forward in Transportation Safety

We share a vision for a future where no fatalities or serious injuries occur on the streets and roads where we live, work, and play. Eight Kittelson staff recently became certified as Road Safety Professionals through the Transportation Professional Certification Board.

TRB Annual Meeting 2019

Catch Kittelson at TRB 2019

45 Kittelson staff will attend the Transportation Research Board’s Annual Meeting in January 2019 in Washington, DC. Here’s where you can find us during the week!

How to Get from DCA to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 12-13

The 98th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board is taking place January 13-17, 2019—coinciding with the temporary closure of Metro stations between Reagan National…

What We’re Most Excited About For TRB 2019

Kittelson’s Brandon Nevers and Bastian Schroeder explain why we send so many staff to the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting, what sessions we’re looking forward to, and how to maximize your experience as an attendee.

Kittelson Welcomes Glenn Rowe, Announces a New Office in Harrisburg

After a career at PennDOT that spanned 35 years, Glenn Rowe has joined the Kittelson team as our newest Senior Principal Engineer, and will lead Kittelson’s expansion into Harrisburg.

Kittelson a Finalist for TRB’s “Innovations in Transit Performance Measurement Challenge”

TRB’s Annual Meeting takes place in January every year, gathering 13,000+ industry professionals to discuss key topics and identify research needs. As part of the 2019 meeting, TRB introduced the Innovations in Transit performance Data Challenge, a contest aimed at advancing the use of data by transit agencies to inform decisions.

Biking to the Airport? Conor Semler and Other Business Travelers Lead the Way

The New York Times shares how Kittelson Associate Planner and other business travelers are avoiding traffic near airports: arriving by bicycle.

Complete Streets Seminar in Tucson and Phoenix

Kittelson offers two complete streets seminars in Arizona on December 11 and December 13, 2018. We’ll share best practices for planning, designing and implementing complete streets projects, and hold an open forum to hear about the challenges you’re facing.

Explore a Career in Transportation at our 2018 Webinar

Curious if transportation is the career for you? Register for our free webinar to learn how you can improve the safety, efficiency and equity of our communities. We offer two sessions: November 5 and November 13.

Celebrating 20 Years of Supporting Central Florida Communities

Join Kittelson’s Orlando office on Thursday, November 8, for an open house and lively discussion on topics impacting the future of transportation.

University Visits: How to Get the Most from Our Stop at Your School

Our university visits are an excellent opportunity for us to meet prospective interns and employees, and to explain the dynamic impact a career in transportation has on communities across the world.

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Kittelson Colleagues Celebrate Ron Failmezger’s Six Decades of Success, Impact on Emerging Professionals

Ron Failmezger celebrates his 25th anniversary with Kittelson and 60 years of working in the transportation profession.

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Class Is In Session for Kittelson Newcomers

The newest generation of SL1s met in Portland during the week of September 24, 2018, to put faces to names and enjoy a few days in the City of Roses.

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Walk/Bike/Places 2018

Kittelson staff traveled to New Orleans to present on data-driven approaches to multimodal planning, context-based complete street networks, the design and implementation of effective project evaluations, and systemic safety analysis.

Kittelson Intern Jamboree

Intern Jamboree 2018

Kittelson’s 2018 summer interns gathered in July for a jam-packed week of camaraderie and thought-provoking discussions about the future of transportation.