National traffic deaths fall after two years of increases

Brian Chandler weighs in on NHTSA’s release of 2017 national traffic fatality numbers that are down slightly from 2015 and 2016. http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/10/04/National-traffic-deaths-2017-down-slightly-National-Highway-Transportation-Safety-Administration/stories/201810030218

DKS and HAAS Alert Announce Partnership

DKS Associates and HAAS Alert announce partnership to aid cities and communities in preventing motorist collisions with emergency vehicles, city crews, utility and roadway operators. DKS and HAAS Alert will work together to facilitate the deployment of life-saving technology for emergency responders, utility crews and other city fleets that employ personnel who perform dangerous operations in the roadway. The partnership … Read more

DKS Highlighted in Half Bay Review

DKS highlighted in Half Moon Bay Review for our work along the Highway 92 corridor between Highway 1 and Main Street in San Mateo County, CA. https://www.hmbreview.com/news/city-to-make-minor-traffic-adjustments/article_bae8b7b2-b147-11e8-9271-abbfdd5dfc36.html

Randy McCourt Elected ITE International Vice President

Congratulations to DKS’ own Randy McCourt who was elected as the 2019 Institute of Transportation Engineers International Vice President. Randy’s campaign promise is “To enhance the ITE member experience through networking, partnerships, and technical expertise.” He joined ITE in 1976 and has served at the International, District, and Section levels of ITE. Randy’s role as ITE Vice President will focus on … Read more

Councilors get shot at transportation feedback

Corvallis Councilor, City Engineer and DKS’ John Bosket discuss the city’s transportation system plan update at an open house at the Public Works Department. http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/councilors-get-shot-at-transportation-feedback/article_2f101dd1-84ff-54bc-a52b-ddad147e00aa.html

DKS hires Tom Williams as Transportation Planning Practice Leader

Tom Williams joins DKS as the Texas Transportation Planning Practice Leader bringing 30 years of experience in transportation modeling, urban planning, and project management. His background includes travel modeling and GIS, demographic forecasting, data collection, systems design, transportation planning, policy planning, training, teaching, project management, and business management. He has developed several regional, sub-regional, freight forecasting, and statewide transportation and … Read more