Transportation Advisory Services

Envisioning the future of your transportation systems starts with assembling a team that can solve your unique challenges with innovative ideas and unmatched experience.

TAS VennDiagram Our industry is rapidly evolving: technology is drastically changing the availability and modes of transportation, funding sources are at risk and recent global events have brought a new era of operational challenges. To address these changes and the uncertainties of the future, transportation agencies cannot simply do what they have always done. They must consider policy, funding and finance, and emerging technologies to piece together a flexible approach that prepares them for a resilient future.

CDM Smith's advisory team sits at the nexus of revenue forecasting, innovative technologies and operational efficiency. We are ready to apply our deep expertise with traffic and revenue studies, with our unparalleled understanding of the transportation technology landscape, to help shape the future—whatever it brings.

Connecting the dots and preparing transportation leaders for the future is what we do. Let us help you make the mobility decisions that are right for your agency.

Jim Riley, National Transportation Director

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CDM Smith's transportation experts understand the questions keeping you up at night, and we're here to help. Watch our experts' advice for unpacking your challenges and submit your own questions for the team!

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The Change-Makers

Kamran Khan

"Our studies don’t sit on shelves," says Kamran. Instead, they're used to advance projects and make a difference in people’s lives by improving travel times and increasing connectivity.

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Kamran Khan

"Our studies don’t sit on shelves," says Kamran. Instead, they're used to advance projects and make a difference in people’s lives by improving travel times and increasing connectivity.

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Justine Sydello

As policy expert and former DOT leader, Justine knows how to manage political considerations when delivering new, innovative initiatives.

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Justine Sydello

As policy expert and former DOT leader, Justine knows how to manage political considerations when delivering new, innovative initiatives.

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Marwan Madi

Marwan thinks of emerging technology as a means to an end. "That end is to build better mobility, better economic development, increase safety, security, quality of life and overall access."

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Marwan Madi

Marwan thinks of emerging technology as a means to an end. "That end is to build better mobility, better economic development, increase safety, security, quality of life and overall access."

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Terri Slack

Terri's 30-year career as a tolling industry leader means she's able to strengthen the firm's ability to help clients navigate complex toll issues and make their programs successful.

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Terri Slack

Terri's 30-year career as a tolling industry leader means she's able to strengthen the firm's ability to help clients navigate complex toll issues and make their programs successful.

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Phani Jammalamadaka

Phani's tolling financing studies have generated more than $8 billion for clients across America. But he says it's the chance to exceed clients' expectations that translates to success for him.

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Phani Jammalamadaka

Phani's tolling financing studies have generated more than $8 billion for clients across America. But he says it's the chance to exceed clients' expectations that translates to success for him.

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Ben Ritchey

Ben helps private and public sector clients tackle their emerging infrastructure challenges head on. He starts with understanding each community's needs and assessing the most impactful solutions.

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Ben Ritchey

Ben helps private and public sector clients tackle their emerging infrastructure challenges head on. He starts with understanding each community's needs and assessing the most impactful solutions.

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Christopher Mwalwanda

“Excellence,” Christopher believes, “is achieved through the diversity of a well-rounded team.” Perhaps that’s how he’s supported the financing of over $18 billion in transportation infrastructure and managed 100+ toll feasibility analyses for state DOTs, regional authorities and private agencies.

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Christopher Mwalwanda

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Ed Regan

Ed has spent his career building CDM Smith’s national tolling practice. Under Ed’s leadership, clients have made modern advancements to improve functionality, boost revenue and promote eco-friendly expansion.

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Ed Regan

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Revenue

As industry pioneers, CDM Smith completes 60% of investment-grade traffic and revenue studies in the United States. We leverage these core strengths in revenue analysis to lead the development of new and emerging alternative funding strategies and innovative delivery opportunities.

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Our experts explore the 'new normal' for the nation's tolling facilities and access the short- and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on agencies forced to adapt amidst the uncertainty.

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Looping Houston in to Improved Infrastructure

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Tolling to Keep Washington State DOT Bridge Afloat

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Converting the Mass Pike to All-Electronic Tolling

Emerging Technology

Our industry is fueled by innovation, and advancements in emerging technology are transforming the way people and goods move. CDM Smith’s emerging technologies practice offers consulting services across the entire project lifecycle, merging modal and real-world experience to guide federal, state, regional and local agencies through every stage of a technology infrastructure project.

Ed Regan examines the trends set to change the way we travel: mobility as a service, vehicle electrification, automation, the economics of travel and big data.

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Augment Your Planning Process with Scenario Planning

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A New Tool for Tolling Policy Makers

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Innovative Public Involvement Fuels Corridor Planning in Texas

Operational Efficiency

With today’s changing landscape, leaders are turning to experts who not only understand the industry, but who have real-world experience in advising owners on strategies to improve efficiency and performance. At CDM Smith, we focus on providing implementable mobility solutions that “connect all the dots” and help clients navigate all of their operational challenges.

To help maintain a reliable and efficient transportation system that could support future growth, CDM Smith helped Will County develop a data-driven plan that prioritized quality of life for residents.

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Smart Road Opens Path to Next-Generation Transportation

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3 Factors for a Successful P3 Procurement

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5 Tactics to Strengthen Transportation Stakeholder Outreach

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Effective Strategies for Public Involvement

Hear directly from leaders at TxDOT and learn how creative approaches can engage a large and diverse array of stakeholders.

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Transportation Planning for the Autonomous Age

Are you ready for the big changes set to disrupt how people and goods move? Our experts break down how to prepare your system for future success.

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Thinking About Tolling: Keys to Success

Our panelists have experienced the industry's tolling evolution from both the DOT and consulting sides, bringing insight into how to make tolling work successfully.

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