U.S. Department of Transportation

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Delivering comprehensive support to FHWA, managing IDIQs and BPAs as well as individual projects ranging from nationally visible, politically sensitive multimillion-dollar efforts to highly specialized technical studies. Our work spans revenue analysis, forecasting models, freight data initiatives, Highway CEI and policy support assignments.

The national leader in road usage charging

Recognized experts in RUC for FHWA and state agencies, with deep technical, policy, and implementation experience that informs national and regional funding strategies.

Proven performance on high-visibility projects

Extensive experience managing multimillion-dollar, politically sensitive initiatives—including TS&W and the RUC Advisory Board.

Managing FHWA IDIQs and BPA contracts

Managing FHWA programs and projects using PMI standards, delivering task orders on time, within scope and budget, consistently earning exceptional CPARs.

A trusted partner

$2.5B+

secured for client in IIJA funding including carbon reduction, RAISE, INFRA FASTLANE, and more

#22

design firms ranking in 2025 ENR standings

#34

transportation firm ranking in 2025 ENR standings

#23

highways ranking in 2025 ENR standings

Featured federal projects

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Panama City, Florida

Rebuilding Tyndall Air Force Base from the ground up

After Hurricane Michael devastated Panama City’s Tyndall Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force looked to design a next-generation, resilient lodging facility for the rebuilt installation.

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Available federal contracting vehicles

CDM Smith holds active U.S. government contracts, which are available for use by various agencies. See a complete list of our active contracting vehicles.

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Technology brings challenges, but also major opportunities to improve mobility, safety, and productivity across the transportation industry.

Anu Patel Nujjetty, PMP, MS

Anusha leads federal and state transportation safety and ITS programs with expertise in project management, data analytics and research integration.

Our project was very challenging. The deliverable is very innovative, attractive, easy to read and exceeded my expectations. The team is comprised of exceptional professionals. I would welcome the opportunity to work with them again.
Dianne Schwager | NCHRP Senior Program Officer

Related practices

Climate Resilience

We can no longer rely on the past to prepare for the future. Our teams work across water, transportation, environment and infrastructure to implement right-size solutions backed by climate science.

Transit & Urban Mobility

We connect people and technology to build and modernize sustainable transportation infrastructure for the future, maximizing stakeholder funding and fueling long-term economic growth.

Program Management

CDM Smith’s program management team is bringing complexity under control by building strong, enduring relationships.

Transportation CEI

Our construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services are essential to delivering transportation projects built to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Remediation

We restore environments and protect communities by delivering innovative, science-based solutions that reduce risk and lifecycle costs. Using advanced technologies and adaptive strategies, we help clients achieve resilient, long-term results.

Transportation Design

Our experts are versed in various disciplines, including roadway and structure design, traffic and safety, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), public transit and climate resilient infrastructure.

Toll and Revenue

We are helping support the shift from traditional fuel tax revenue sources to more sustainable user-based fees. Our revenue forecasts have supported more than $150 billion in critical transportation improvements across the world.

Transportation Planning

Our global transportation planning practice is founded on balanced, integrated and forward-thinking mobility solutions. Leading with a data-driven approach, we deliver hundreds of plans to private and public clients.

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