Shared-use paths and recreational trails provide safe, accessible routes for walking, biking, and other non-motorized transportation. These facilities promote healthier lifestyles, reduce vehicle traffic, and connect neighborhoods, parks, and commercial areas. They...
Frequently Asked Questions
Transportation
How does McClure handle emergency bridge repair?
In emergencies, McClure mobilizes quickly to assess damage, design temporary or permanent solutions, and coordinate with contractors. As partners with the Iowa DOT, our team’s experience with fracture-critical structures and rapid response capabilities ensures public...
What is right-of-way acquisition in transportation projects?
Right-of-way acquisition involves securing land for public infrastructure. It includes surveying, legal documentation, and negotiations. McClure supports clients through the entire process, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing project delays. Learn more...
What are the benefits of coating consultation for corrosion prevention?
Protective coatings prevent steel and concrete structures from deteriorating due to moisture and chemicals. McClure’s coating consultation services help clients select appropriate systems, ensure proper application, and comply with environmental standards—reducing...
What is involved in bridge maintenance services?
Bridge maintenance includes routine inspections, cleaning, joint sealing, deck repairs, and corrosion control. McClure offers tailored maintenance programs to extend bridge life and ensure safety, leveraging inspection data and engineering expertise. Learn more about...
What is a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and how does it impact transportation projects?
A CIP outlines planned infrastructure investments over a multi-year horizon, including roads, bridges, and utilities. It helps communities allocate resources efficiently and secure funding. McClure contributes to CIP development by providing feasibility studies, cost...
What is asset management in transportation and why is it important?
Asset management involves tracking the condition, performance, and lifecycle costs of infrastructure assets. It enables agencies to prioritize investments and plan maintenance proactively. McClure supports clients with GIS-based asset inventories and data-driven...
How do traffic engineering consulting firms help optimize traffic flow?
Traffic engineers analyze patterns, model scenarios, and design solutions like roundabouts, signal timing, and lane configurations. McClure’s work in Coralville, IA, for example, included designing a 5-leg roundabout to improve flow in a high-traffic retail corridor....
What is a traffic impact assessment and how is it used in planning?
A Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) evaluates how new developments affect surrounding roadways. It includes traffic volume projections, intersection performance, and mitigation strategies. McClure conducts TIAs to support zoning applications and infrastructure planning,...
What is intelligent transportation and how does it improve traffic flow?
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) use technology—sensors, cameras, and software—to monitor and manage traffic in real time. ITS improves safety, reduces congestion, and enhances mobility. McClure integrates ITS into traffic studies and corridor planning to...