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Recently, DKS's Mareeya Tongkul and Stephanie L. joined the APWA Southern California Chapter Young Professionals from various consulting firms, Caltrans, and the City of Los Angeles for a twilight harbor cruise to explore the impressive operations of the Port of Long Beach! ️ The tour was a fantastic opportunity to learn about the Port's handling of over nine million containers annually. Highlights included: 🞄 A close-up view of the Port's fireboats. 🞄 Insight into the daily operations involving automated tractors and equipment. 🞄 A fascinating discussion on the Port's 300-camera pan-tilt-zoom system, enhancing traffic management and security. Additional highlights featured local attractions in Queensway Bay, such as the Queen Mary and the historic lighthouse. The Young Professionals also explored the structural integrity of the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge, a stunning addition to the City of Long Beach's skyline, completed in 2020. Thank you to Mareeya and Stephanie for representing DKS at this insightful event! #DKSAssociates #APWASoCal #YoungProfessionals #PortOfLongBeach #ZeroEmission #Infrastructure #TransportationInnovation

𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐃𝐊𝐒'𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 Change is challenging, but staying stagnant is even harder. For DKS, upgrading from Vision to Vantagepoint and consolidating nine systems was a major task. Despite the need for the upgrade, daily demands caused delays. Learn how DKS overcame these hurdles and embraced change successfully. Join DKS's Nate Schroeder (Principal) and Kasey DeLucia, FSMPS, CPSM (Director of Corporate Marketing, Principal) for a LinkedIn Live hosted by Sarah Gonnella, VP of Sales & Marketing at Full Sail Partners, on Wednesday, August 7 at 1pm ET. https://lnkd.in/g6hEXaRM

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is offering $86.8 million to replace or upgrade vehicles and equipment with all-electric alternatives! 🚛⚡ ️   Through the Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP), this initiative aims to reduce Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions, significantly improving air quality and mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.   𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 📅 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘦: August 31, 2025 (first-come, first-served basis) » 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴: Individuals, state and local governments, corporations (even those outside Texas operating in eligible areas) » 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴: Austin, Beaumont-Port Arthur, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston-Galveston, San Antonio, El Paso County, and Bell County 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: » Local freight and port drayage trucks » School, shuttle, and transit buses » Airport ground support equipment » Forklifts and port cargo handling equipment » Refueling infrastructure for electricity and hydrogen alternative fuels Government entities can request up to 100% of the incremental cost, while nongovernmental entities can request up to 75%. Get in touch with DKS today (https://lnkd.in/gxhzw6PF) to discover how we can help you navigate the application process and fully realize your project's potential. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a cleaner, greener Texas! #CleanAir #ElectricVehicles #GreenTexas #TCEQ #TxVEMP #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact

Join us for a briefing on the ODOT Multimodal Transportation Inventory Project! DKS's Carl Springer will discuss the technical process. 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 23rd  ⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM PDT  💻 Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gumxrNCd Meeting ID: 852 1819 1718; Passcode: 344033   Learn about the project's datasets, data updates, and more! Get an update on our progress and have your questions answered. Can't make it? A recording will be available. Spread the word and join us to shape Oregon's transportation planning future! #TransportationPlanning #ODOT #MultimodalInventory #ClimateFriendlyCommunities #EquitableCommunities #DKSAssociates

Exciting Announcement from Our Corporate Office! We are delighted to welcome Robert Ohl to the DKS team! Robert joins our team as a forward-thinking IT leader with a wealth of experience in infrastructure, service management, business applications, cybersecurity, and data management. His dedication to fostering a supportive and secure environment is aimed at enhancing team growth, confidence, and career satisfaction. By embracing a collaborative approach, Robert will work hand-in-hand with our DKS offices to deliver optimal solutions and drive outstanding results. Hailing from the quaint rural town of Strawberry Point, Iowa—home to 1,463 friendly residents in Northeast Iowa—Robert enjoys home improvement projects, gardening, exercising, watching movies, reading, meditating, and being an active member of Toastmasters. Welcome aboard, Robert! We are excited about the expertise and innovative spirit you bring to our team! #NewBeginnings #WelcomeToTheTeam #ITLeadership #DKSAssociates #Innovation #Collaboration #CareerGrowth

🚧 🚦 Exciting News! 🚦 🚧 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐈𝐍𝐏𝐔𝐓 On behalf of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Washington State DOT, DKS Associates is thrilled to share the DRAFT 2024 Washington Strategic Highway Safety Plan, known as the Target Zero Plan, for public review and comment from July 15 to August 14! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨?  Target Zero is Washington State’s ambitious plan to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on our roadways. Developed by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), this plan guides the use of federal dollars on critical transportation projects. 𝐖𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤!  Please review the draft document and provide your comments to help shape the future of road safety in Washington. 📅 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘥: July 15 - August 14, 2024  📰 𝘋𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 & 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬: https://lnkd.in/gaVr7WUT   𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬: - Prosocial traffic safety culture  - Equity framework  - Safe System Approach  - Current safety conditions and community feedback  - Priority strategies for safer transportation 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:  From 2019 to 2023, fatal crashes in Washington State increased from 538 to 810. The strategies in this plan aim to reverse this trend and improve the safety of all road users. Our clients, Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and our esteemed teaming partners, Kimley-Horn, Fehr & Peers, Leidos, PRR, and 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬, have worked collaboratively on this effort. We are excited to reach this important milestone. Let’s work together to make Washington’s roads safer for everyone! #TargetZero #RoadSafety #PublicInput #TrafficSafety #WashingtonState #DKSAssociates #TransportationPlanning

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 4𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐊𝐒 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬! As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we reflect on the values of freedom, unity, and progress that define America. At DKS, we take pride in our role in developing safe and efficient transportation systems that connect communities and improve the quality of life for everyone. This Independence Day, let's honor the spirit of innovation and collaboration that drives us forward. Whether you're hitting the road for a memorable road trip to be with loved ones or enjoying festivities in your hometown, we wish you a safe and joyous holiday. Happy Independence Day! #July4th #IndependenceDay #Transportation #Community #Innovation #DKSAssociates

🚚 ⚡ Fleet operators, are you looking to comply with ACF and electrify your fleet? If your electricity comes from Ava Community Energy, you're in luck! DKS Associates offers fleet transition services to Ava (formerly East Bay Community Energy) customers. Since 2019, we've been helping fleets make the switch. Learn more about this great opportunity: https://lnkd.in/gbv68yAg #FleetElectrification #SustainableTransport #ACFCompliance #FreeConsulting #GreenEnergy #DKSAssociates #AvaCommunityEnergy

Big congratulations to our outstanding team! DKS is honored to be part of the team that received the California Transportation Foundation's Complete Streets Project of the Year Award for the City of Westminster's Garden Grove Boulevard Complete Streets Project. As a proud member of the Mark Thomas-led team, DKS played a pivotal role in this transformative project. The team delivered landscape, civil engineering, ITS, and traffic signal design, focusing on implementing a Class IV bikeway along the north side of Garden Grove Boulevard. DKS developed the ITS, traffic signal, video image detection system lighting design, and railroad signal preemption coordination, seamlessly integrating these systems into the City of Westminster’s Transportation Management Center. Additionally, DKS updated the signal timing and coordination along the corridor to accommodate the new bike phase. We want to thank our incredible project partners: the City of Westminster, CA Public Works Department, Mark Thomas, Fehr & Peers, and Lynn Capouya, Inc. Landscape Architects. This prestigious award is a testament to the relentless dedication and hard work of everyone involved. Thank you to all who supported this effort over the years! Congratulations to all the project finalists! #CivilEngineering #TransportationAward #CompleteStreets #Teamwork #Innovation #Infrastructure #SustainableTransport #WestminsterCA #DKSAssociates #SmarterTransportation #TransformingFuture

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐊𝐒 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐂𝐀 29𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨! 📅 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: August 26 – 28, 2024  📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: San Francisco Marriott Marquis DKS is excited to attend the premier event for the ITS industry in California. We look forward to connecting, learning, and innovating with industry leaders and experts! 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 14: 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑰𝑻𝑺 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔  DKS's own Josh Pilachowski, PhD, PE, will speak in this session. Discover how the latest ITS technologies and data can enhance intersection safety, reduce near-misses, and ultimately save lives. The session will feature discussions on emerging sensor technologies, safety-specific metrics, and securing funding for data-driven safety solutions. We look forward to seeing you there and collaborating on the future of ITS. #ITSConference #SanFrancisco #Transportation #Safety #Innovation #DKSAssociates #SmartTransportation