Kimley-Horn Locations: Nationwide Description: At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People—clients and employees—are at the forefront of our business. Clients know we are laser- focused on their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to see our staff flourish, one and all. Both groups know that with Kimley-Horn, they can expect more and experience better. Website: https://www.kimley-horn.com/
DKS Associates Locations: Oakland, Pasadena, Sacramento, Anaheim, Portland, Salem, Austin Description: “As an employee-owned company, everyone at DKS shares responsibility in leading our firm to success. We focus on results that ensure our transportation systems serve all members of the community, including those who walk, bike, take transit, drive, or transport goods. Our life’s work helps to build safer and more efficient communities that offer a variety of transportation options.” Website: https://www.dksassociates.com/
W-Trans Locations: Oakland, Santa Rosa Description: Since 1995 W-Trans has provided traffic engineering and transportation planning services that are inclusive and encompass the mobility needs of all potential users. We are particularly skilled in retrofitting existing streets and roads to make walking, bicycling and transit use safer and more convenient while also appropriately managing vehicle traffic. Our staff have honed their skills through experience on a variety of projects ranging from complete street corridors, streetscape improvements, traffic impact analysis, downtown revitalization, circulation elements, and area plans to designing transportation facilities such as traffic signals, roundabouts, bike facilities and pedestrian crossing enhancements to traffic safety and traffic signal operations. We take a holistic approach to traffic engineering, realizing that solutions must be more creative and rely on standards that are continuously evolving. Such efforts must be sensitive to the context of the surrounding land use and community goals to be successful. Our strength and focus are on balancing the technical needs and functionality of traffic with the desire of communities to create more livable streets and sustainable transportation systems.
Western District ITE ITE is a Community of Transportation Professionals representing over 16,000 members in more than 75 countries who work to improve mobility and safety for all transportation system users and help build smart and livable communities. In addition, ITE promotes professional development and career advancement for its members, supports and encourages education, identifies necessary research, develops technical resources including standards and recommended practices, develops public awareness programs, and serves as a conduit for the exchange of professional information. The Western District of ITE encompasses the 5 Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington), Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Marianas, and includes over 3,400 members.
CE/ENVE Department As stated by the American Society of Civil Engineers, "Civil engineers design, build, and maintain the foundation for our modern society." This centuries-old profession provides services to the public and private sectors through safe and efficient solutions. Our civil engineering graduates are taught the necessary skills to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure and industrial facilities. The faculty of the Civil Engineering Program at Cal Poly prides itself on preparing its students and understanding the challenges associated with this industry.