National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month. It is a great time to get out and ride, either for leisure or as part of our commutes. Biking is a fun way to explore our communities and keep our bodies healthy. Cycling is… Continue Reading
Designing Waterfront Parks in Western Washington – An Interview with Jim Brennan, President of JA Brennan Associates
How did JA Brennan get started designing waterfront parks? What was the motivation? I was really most interested in waterfront design because I am active with all kinds of water recreation. That is my personal passion for my free time;… Continue Reading
Coordination is Key to Designing Roundabouts on State Routes
Many issues come into play when designing a roundabout that serves multiple purposes and involves multiple stakeholders (City, WSDOT, utilities, developer) and an integrated design team. Add that it is on a state route, potentially with a tight schedule and… Continue Reading
Constructing a Roundabout: The perspective of a new transportation designer
I was in fourth grade when the seed was planted to a construct a roundabout at the intersection of Pioneer Highway and Fir Island Road in Conway, Wash. As I was playing with toy cars and trucks, building roads out… Continue Reading