Sidewalk design is a central focus for municipalities looking to improve pedestrian safety and the pedestrian experience. Even before COVID-19 dramatically increased the number of people walking and biking through our towns and cities, there had been a growing emphasis…
For this installment of 5 Questions with an Expert, I sat down with Whitney Duffy, the transportation department head in our Northern Virginia office, to talk about trends in transportation design and how COVID-19 has impacted our clients: w 1.…
Transportation encompasses far more than meets the road – and more environmentally friendly modes of active transportation such as walking, biking, and skateboarding are growing in popularity. Our Active Transportation Group was established as an internal technical committee that focuses…
Well-designed streetscapes provide a wealth of benefits for their respective communities. In more recent years, we have seen a synergistic shift toward design strategies that activate the surrounding area and create a sense of place for citizens. In Virginia Beach’s ViBe District, the new designs of 19th streets have done just that – improving mobility while generating a thriving subcommunity of commerce, art, and nightlife.
Clark Nexsen is proud to share that Engineering News-Record (ENR) MidAtlantic has named the firm its 2020 Design Firm of the Year. This is an exciting time as the A/E firm is also celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. Their…
Wes Parker was recently named president of the Virginia Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (VASITE). He previously served as the vice president. At its core, VASITE is a professional society for those involved in any type of transportation…
As cities seek to revitalize their urban cores, reimagine public amenities, and help neighborhoods feel more connected, trail systems are popular solutions. These appealing, multi-modal paths correlate with goals for public health by promoting physical activity while strengthening residents’ sense…
Clark Nexsen received an Honor Award at the 2020 ACEC Virginia’s Engineering Excellence Awards Gala held February 6 for the Nansemond Parkway and Portsmouth Boulevard Improvements project. The expansion, completed in conjunction with Kimley-Horn, achieved multiple benefits for both cities:…
Partnering with the City of Colonial Heights, Clark Nexsen helped deliver a transportation improvement that will yield long-term benefits to the community. What started as a concern expressed to the city about an unsafe intersection turned into real life change…
While it is evident that urban and rural transportation systems throughout the country are in dire need of enhancement and rehabilitation, for many localities, these efforts boil down to a single factor: funding. w As our communities continue to grow,…
Clark Nexsen’s transportation project teams were recently honored with two 2019 American Public Works Association (APWA) Mid-Atlantic Project of the Year Awards for their work on the College Drive Roundabout and the Nansemond Pkwy/Portsmouth Blvd Corridor Improvements. This award recognizes…
Academy Street in downtown Cary, North Carolina has received a 2018 Great Main Street in the Making Award from the American Planning Association North Carolina Chapter. As a winner in the Professional’s Category, Academy Street demonstrates the qualities of a…
Academy Street in downtown Cary, North Carolina, has received a 2018 Honor Award for Engineering Excellence in Transportation from the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina. The awards gala announcing this year’s winners was held November 16 in…
We are excited to announce the addition of Jim Harrington and Andy Payne to our Transportation practice, along with a new office location in Vienna, Virginia.
Downtown revitalization is a hot topic in urban design, with big and small cities seeking to redevelop and re-energize their cultural cores. Tied to both the resident experience and economic development, these efforts emphasize key characteristics such as walkability and…
The premise of the go[shelter] is to elevate the status of regional bus travel for all passengers. Conceptually it is envisioned to comprise a graphically intense and recognizable system of landmarks in the urbanscape.
A case study on the implications of Virginia’s new stormwater regulations. By mimicking the natural environment through thoughtful land planning and design, low impact development (LID) fundamentally enhances water quality – and in turn, the future of our world.