University City Transportation Study. .
University City’s medical complex is a cutting-edge cluster of clinical, R&D, and education facilities. WRA performed this study for the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation by developing a multimodal strategy to support continued economic growth without additional reliance on single-occupant vehicle trips. The study evaluated key access routes, intersections, and transit links to 30th Street Station.
Services Performed
Delaware Avenue / Columbus Boulevard. .
The firm conducted a comprehensive audit of all signals in the corridor, culminating in retiming recommendations for the busiest part of Delaware Avenue / Columbus Boulevard. Opportunities to enhance pedestrian crossings—curb extensions, median islands, and retiming of WALK phases—were recommended. Missing sidewalk connections from Columbus Boulevard to pedestrian destinations were identified. Bus stop locations were reviewed and recommendations were made to relocate several stops. Opportunities for signal-related safety improvements were also identified.
Services Performed
WRA is Presenting Seven Papers at NTRB's Upcoming Conference.
The 16th Transportation Research Board National Transportation Planning Applications Conference is being help from May 14 through May 18 in Raleigh, North Carolina. WRA is proud to announce that four engineers from WRA’s Transportation Planning Group will be presenting seven papers at this conference.
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A century of expertise comes full circle..
WRA continues to pioneer new approaches to water/wastewater treatment with its design for Baltimore County Pumping Stations.
The business of preserving the Chesapeake Bay..
Maryland funds upgrades to sewage treatment and septic systems to improve wetlands and reduce polluted storm water runoff in the Bay.
Designing a MARC train station that hits the mark..
WRA's Halethorpe Station design improves ADA accessibility and reduces maintenance needs for one of MARC's busiest hubs.
Maryland aims to add mass appeal to mass transit..
The state passes the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013 in hopes of improving and increasing commuter options.
An 82-year old school in Southwest Baltimore starts anew.
WRA designs a 60,000 square-foot expansion for Violetville Elementary and rehabs the historic building.
"All of us have a role to play in building an education system that is worthy of our children." President Barack Obama.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 provides $100 billion to meet the needs of schools in the midst of the economic crisis.