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Qualifications J. M. Morales & Associates has successfully completed and is currently involved in several transportation engineering and consulting projects since its founding in 1995. A partial listing of projects is included here: Evaluation of Work Zone Safety Standards in Colombia. JMMA, working for the World Bank, evaluated the work zone safety standards in Bogota, Colombia and prepared a recommendation report. A work zone course was developed and presented to both public sector and private sector officials in June 2005. Development of the "Puerto Rico MUTCD". JMMA is developing the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), in Spanish, for the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation (2004-2005) Development of the "Work Zone Training for Law Enforcement". JMMA is developing this important training course, aimed at law enforcement officers, including Section 6I of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (2004) Development of the "Portable Changeable Message Sign (PCMS) Handbook". JMMA developed this handy pocket guide for the American Traffic Safety Services Association. (2004) Development of the "Basic Traffic Control for Utility Operations". JMMA developed this handy pocket guide for the American Traffic Safety Services Association. (2003) Development of "Work Zone Design Course" for Maryland State Highway Administration . JMMA is assisting the University of Maryland with the development and presentation of this important course, aimed at designers of temporary traffic control setups in Maryland.(2002) Definitional Mission for Panama City's Traffic Signal System . JMMA assisted Transportation and Economic Research Associates (TERA) with this important definitional mission for the US Trade Development Agency (TDA). The mission evaluated the technical and financing issues of installing a new traffic signal system in Panama City, Panama (2002). Development of "Traffic Simulation Models Workshop" Conference Proceedings . JMMA assisted the University of Arizona with the development of these workshop proceedings. The workshop was held in Tucson, AZ, September 23-26, 2001. Development of Short-Duration Work Zone Training Modules. JMMA is assisting the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) developing a series of 20 modules dealing with short-duration operations, such as lane closures, shoulder work, flagging operations, worker safety, nighttime operations, and others (2001). Synthesis of
Operations Tools. JMMA
assited
the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) with the development of a
synthesis of available traffic operation tools, resources, and programs (2001).
Development of Spanish
Language Training Program. JMMA
is supporting the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)
developing a Spanish language traffic safety training program (2001). Presentation of
"Introduction to CORSIM" Training Course. Teaming
with the University of Florida Transportation Research Center, JMMA was selected
as the lead instructor for this National Highway Institute (NHI) course. "Strategies to
Improve Traffic Safety" Seminars in Colombia.
Working for 3M Colombia, JMMA developed and presented five traffic safety
seminars, in Spanish, in 4 cities in Colombia (Bogotá, Barranquilla, Medellín,
and Cali), 9/11-15,2000. The seminar discussed specific strategies
available to improve traffic safety in this developing country, including
engineering and institutional measures (2000). Support of "Legal
Issues in Transportation Software" Workshop.
JMMA
was selected by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to support
a workshop which the future of FHWA's transportation software, particularly the
CORSIM simulation model and a "New Generation Simulation Model. JMMA
developed the workshop proceedings for this important workshop, held in Falls
Church, VA, 8/21-22 (2000) Development and
Presentation of "Introduction to ITS" Course in Mexico.
JMMA
was selected by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to develop
and present an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Awareness course to
Mexican officials, on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
The project included development of the course, presentation of a pilot course
(San Diego, CA, 9/6/2000) and the final course (Monterrey, Mexico, 9/28/2000). Support of Legal
Issues in Transportation Software Workshop.
JMMA was selected by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to
support a workshop which discussed legal issues surrounding transportation
software, particularly the CORSIM simulation model. JMMA developed the workshop
proceedings for this important workshop, held in McLean, VA, 6/20/2000. Advanced Traffic
Management Systems R&D Technical Support.
JMMA was selected by ITT Systems & Sciences Corporation, Inc. to provide
on-site technical support (at Traffic Research Laboratory (TReL),
Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, Virginia) to research,
develop, test and evaluate advanced traffic management and control systems and
technologies, including intelligent transportation systems. Work includes test
and evaluation of simulation models (CORSIM, etc.), advanced surveillance,
training activities, dynamic traffic assignment (DTA) and other technologies.
(1997-2001) Desk Study on Sao
Paulo Inner Beltway ITS Project. For
the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, JMMA conducted a desk study to evaluate
the feasibility of deploying ITS technologies in the Mini-Anel Virio in Sao
Paulo, Brazil. (1999) CORSIM Computer Based
Training (CBT). JMMA supported
Strategic Solutions Group, Inc. with the development of this CBT package by
providing technical support. (1999) For the Transportation
Research Board (TRB), JMMA supported the Workshop on LED (light emitting
diode) Technologies in Traffic Systems , held in Irvine, California, October
26-27, 1998, and in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, June 5-6, 2000. JMMA developed the
technical programs, provided technical support during the workshops, and is
developed the workshop proceedings. (2000) ITS Standards
Education and Training. Through the
Jet Propulsion Laboratory , JMMA assisted the Federal Highway Administration in
the development of a comprehensive education and training program on ITS
standards, such as the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol
(NTCIP) and others. JMMA developed the "one-pagers" being used by FHWA
to promote ITS standards. First Latin American
Regional Conference on ITS. Working
for ITS America, JMMA developed and carried out the technical program for this
important international conference, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1998. Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS) Technical Support.
JMMA was selected by both PB Farradyne and SAIC to provide technical and program
support to help deploy the national ITS program. Work under these efforts
includes special studies on congestion management, implementation of educational
programs, and on-call support services. (1997-2001) LED Activities
Support. For the Institute of
Transportation Engineers, JMMA provided services in support of the development of
an LED (light emitting diode) equipment standards for traffic signals. Market Research
Activities. JMMA assisted the Amsign
Corporation and Barrier Systems, Inc. researching potential market opportunities
in Latin America. NASTO Technical
Support. JMMA was selected to provide
technical support to the Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials
(NASTO) and the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation. In that capacity, JMMA
organized the technical program for their annual meeting, and organized several
focus groups, workshops and conferences, on subjects such as intermodalism,
ISTEA, Amtrak policies, and the Ozone Transport Commission. Simulation Model Evaluation. JMMA was selected by Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc. to evaluate and test the CORSIM simulation model by applying it to a real-case scenario at I-495 and I-66 in Virginia, for the Virginia Department of Transportation. ATMS Conference
Planning. Also for Lockheed Martin
Energy Systems, Inc., JMMA developed the technical program for the 1995 Advanced
Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) conference in St. Petersburg, Florida. Asia Transport 1998. Working
for the Transportation and Economic Research Associates (TERA), Inc., JMMA
provided support services in the development and marketing of Asia Transport 98,
a US Trade and Development Agency Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. San Juan, Puerto
Rico, ITS Early Deployment Plan. JMMA supported PB Farradyne Inc. in the
development of the San Juan ITS Early Deployment Plan. Work includes development
of incident management strategies, alternate route recommendation and
evaluation, design of a contraflow lane, HOV feasibility study, and development
of the User Services Plan. JMMA was involved with the pre-design activities of
the PR-18 (Expreso Las Américas) moveable barrier system. Washington, DC ITS
Early Deployment Plan. JMMA supported
McKisssack and McKissack in the development of the Washington, DC ITS Early
Deployment Plan. Work includes development of incident management strategies,
conducting EDP workshops and assisting with the development of the User Services
Plan. Autopistas del Sol
(Buenos Aires) Freeway Management.
Working for PB Internacional, S.A., JMMA worked on developing both geometric and
operational improvements for the Ramal Norte of the Pan American Highway in
Buenos Aires, Argentina. Work included developing a comprehensive data
collection scheme for the 22-lane toll facility, evaluating traffic signal plans
and assessing ITS technologies. Evaluation of UV
Lighting for Highway Applications.
Working for the Center for Applied Research, Inc., JMMA evaluated the application
of ultra violet lighting for highway applications. Work includes review of
literature, data analysis and project design. Identification of
Highway Hazards. Also for the Center
for Applied Research, JMMA supported an FHWA research study to determine how
drivers perceive hazards, and to develop recommendations. Traveler Information
Systems Scanning Tour. For Loyola
College of Baltimore, JMMA facilitated and documented a study tour to Finland,
Sweden, the Netherlands, and the UK to look at the application of advanced
technologies for traffic management and traveler information systems. ITS America Latin
American Mission. For ITS America,
JMMA coordinated, conducted and documented an ITS mission to Brazil, Uruguay,
Argentina, and Chile, to assess the ITS progress in those countries and develop
recommendations to FHWA. Pedestrian and Bicycle
Accident Typing Software. For the
Lendis Corporation, JMMA evaluated an accident typing software package, capable
of grouping accidents by type to implement countermeasures. Other
Education and Training Projects: For the BMI-SG, JMMA presented the "Designing and Operating Intersections for Safety", in Phoenix, AZ, September 2004, 2004. For the American Traffic Safety Services Associaction, JMMA presented the "Emergency Traffic Control for Emergency Responders", various locations, 2005-2005. For the Louis Berger Group, JMMA presented the "Introduction to CORSIM training course", in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 6-8, 2002. For the University of Maryland, JMMA developed and presented a "Work Zone Design Course" for the Maryland State Highway Administration, May 28-30, 2002. For Gresham Smith and Partners, JMMA presented the "Introduction to CORSIM training course", in Nashville, Tennessee, June 26-27, 2002. For ITT Systems, and the
National Highway Institute, JMMA developed and presented pilot efforts of the
"Introduction to CORSIM training course", in Tallahassee,
Florida, and Phoenix, Arizona. Work Zone Traffic
Technician/Supervisor Certification Program.
For the American Traffic Safety Association (ATSSA), JMMA is an instructor for
the Traffic Control Technician, Traffic Control Supervisor and Flagger
Certification courses. JMMA has taught dozens of TCT, TCS anf Flagger courses. Introduction to the
CORSIM Simulation Model. For ITT
Systems, JMMA developed and presented this course in
Lawrence, Kansas, Baltimore, Maryland, San Luis Obispo, California, and
Richmond, Virginia, to the respective state departments of transportation. Developed and presented
the seminar "Introduction to Intelligent Transportation Systems",
in Bogotá, Colombia (Colombia Engineering School), May, 1998. Served as instructor, Urban Transportation Intensive Course IV: "Intelligent Transportation Systems: the technological revolution towards the 21st Century ", Metropolitan University, Caracas, Venezuela, 1998 (Booz-Allen Hamilton, Inc.) Developed and presented
the courses "Strategies to Alleviate Traffic Congestion" and
"Strategies to Improve Highway Safety" to local DOT officials
(Puerto Rico Technology Transfer Center). Presented the course
"Introduction to the 1994 Highway Capacity Manual" to
local officials in Puerto Rico and St. Croix (Puerto Rico Technology Transfer
Center). Served as alternate
instructor for FHWA's course "Deploying Integrated Intelligent
Transportation Systems" (PB Farradyne, Inc.) Presented the course
"Strategies to Alleviate Traffic Congestion" at the 1996
and 1997 International Transportation Engineering Symposium (Mexican
Transportation Institute). Presented a briefing
"Strategies to Improve Safety and Reduce Congestion" to
Venezuelan officials (Venezuela Ministry of Transport). For the Panamerican Institute of Highways, developed and presented the courses "Strategies to Alleviate Traffic Congestion" and "Introduction to Intelligent Transportation Systems" in 1) Querétaro, Mexico, 2) Quito, Ecuador, 3) Asunción, Paraguay, 4) Sao Paulo, Brazil, 5) Rosario, Argentina, and 6) Buenos Aires, Argentina. (1997) |
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