TKDA’s transportation experts bring deep insight into the unique challenges that come with each mode of transportation. Our collaborative teams and commitment to quality have made us a trusted partner in solving even the most complex transportation challenges for aviation, rail, and surface transportation projects. With a focus on safety and high-functioning multimodal access, our deep bench of transportation engineering, planning, and construction administration expertise allows us to provide sustainable results, improve mobility and safety, and connect communities. We collaborate with Milwaukee Metropolitan cities, counties, and government agencies to solve capital investment, economic development, equitable mobility and accessibility, environmental, and operational efficiency challenges.

Surface Transportation

Our experienced transportation engineers, designers, and planners bring decades of experience and diverse expertise to provide a full complement of services, including highway, bridge, trail, park, utility, roadway, drainage, stormwater, and surveying projects. We help clients plan and design a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system that will function for generations to come. Additionally, our long-standing relationships with Class I railroads enable us to provide coordination services for successful infrastructure planning, design, and construction while facilitating stakeholder communication and regulatory compliance.

Aviation

TKDA’s talented team of airport professionals focuses on airport planning, design, and construction services for general, commercial, and military aviation clients. We serve as the airport engineering and/or planning consultant for over 20 general aviation airports across Wisconsin and Minnesota, and we’ve learned each airport has a unique set of concerns, including geographic location, soil conditions, property boundaries, airspace restrictions, wetlands, and utility crossings. We recognize the importance of addressing these issues early and throughout the project so they can be successfully resolved and provide a safe and enjoyable travel experience for passengers. With in-house electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering, along with architecture, interior design, hydrology, and GIS services, we provide integrated solutions to meet your airport needs.

Transportation Buildings

Buildings, structures, and sites play a critical role in the operation of our transportation infrastructure. Our deep experience in designing aviation, surface transportation, and rail infrastructure is paralleled by our work on the facilities that support it. Public-facing facilities such as parking structures, terminals, and transit stops are highly visible examples where we balance functionality and aesthetics. The back-of-house facilities that are equally important to efficient and accessible transportation include salt storage equipment garages, operations and maintenance facilities, intermodal freight terminals, and fueling and charging facilities.

Planning

Our transportation planning approach includes both surface and aviation systems, grounded in a deep understanding of engineering and regulatory frameworks. For surface transportation, our team develops smart, resilient systems through data-driven traffic analyses and comprehensive community engagement, enhancing safety, multimodal accessibility, and operational efficiency. In aviation, we apply our expertise in FAA and State aeronautics regulations to help clients plan comprehensively and secure funding for capital improvements. From Airport Master Plans and zoning to GIS analysis and capital planning, our integrated transportation solutions improve safety and provide long-term infrastructure success.

Water Resources

The depth and breadth of our integrated team includes experts who understand water flow and the impact that changes to transportation infrastructure have on outflow to the surrounding community. Our team specializes in planning, designing, permitting, and the construction of stormwater management, water supply systems, wastewater treatment, and water conservation projects. We develop and implement practical, cost-effective, and maintenance-friendly solutions to help you effectively manage water resources, reduce water consumption, and enhance overall sustainability while maintaining operational efficiency.

Community Engagement

At TKDA, we believe a data-driven, community-centered, and transparent engagement process is at the core of a successful project outcome. We are skilled facilitators and believe that engagement is best when you meet the community where they are at. Our team uses an engagement tool kit with in-person and online resources to provide robust and thorough engagement techniques. Ultimately, we strive to help strengthen the relationships our clients have with the communities they work with.

Geospatial Services

Our geospatial team offers data collection services to help elevate projects and gather data from new perspectives in less time. By using traditional survey methods and the latest technology, we increase the accuracy and efficiency of our service offerings.