Author: ayres

Strategic Planning for Investments in Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure

By Amanda Arnold, AICP Communities seeking to grow in their economic resilience may be tempted to put the cart before the horse. Local leaders and stakeholders must be mindful not to launch new projects and/or programs before doing the self-examination and strategic planning necessary to promote success. Examples where an introspective and strategic planning approach… Read More »

Shambeau Promoted to Manager of Municipal Services

Gareth Shambeau, PE, has been promoted to manager of the Municipal Services Group based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, effective today. Shambeau, who joined Ayres 11 years ago, takes on leadership of Ayres’ municipal services staff based in River Falls, Wisconsin, and St. Paul, Minnesota, as well as those based in our Eau Claire headquarters. His… Read More »

Selecting the Appropriate Intersection Control

By Kevin Kuhlow Studies by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration indicate that of all the traffic accidents that occur in the United States in a given year, fully half occur at intersections. And, on average, those intersection crashes account for 25 percent of all U.S. traffic fatalities. About the Expert: Kevin Kuhlow,… Read More »