Our latest Viewpoints Podcast is Live! Nicole Heckstall Bennett, AICP is joined by former NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver, FAICP, Hon. ASLA of McAdams and Mehri Mohebbi of University of Florida Transportation Institute Equity Initiative for a fascinating conversation about leading with empathy to foster equity in planning. From public parks to urban trails and sidewalks, discover how our diverse communities benefit from an equitable approach to planning and design that helps shape a more sustainable future. Listen Now → https://lnkd.in/eQTTbvTm. #Viewpoints #Podcast #Equity #Empathy #OurPeopleMakeUsGreat #Planning
VHB
Civil Engineering
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Inspiring our people and partnering with our clients and communities to create a sustainable future.
About us
We are VHB. Our diverse team of engineers, scientists, planners and designers brings together our collective knowledge, technical excellence, and wide network of trusted relationships to improve mobility, enhance communities, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. With a future-focused mindset, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable and equitable solutions for a more resilient tomorrow to benefit the places where we live, work, and play.
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- Industry
- Civil Engineering
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Watertown, Massachusetts
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1979
- Specialties
- Real Estate, Education, Healthcare, County and Municipal Governments, Airports and Port Authorities, Transit & Rail, Federal Government, Planning, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Structural Engineering, Design-Build, Environmental, Energy, and Transportation
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Today, on National Disability Independence Day, VHB celebrates strides toward accessibility and inclusion in our communities! Working alongside local disability advocates on projects like the Slow Streets/Neighborway design and implementation in #Pittsburgh enhances safer routes for pedestrians and cyclists of all ages and abilities. This project connecting Highland Park, Morningside, and East Liberty features traffic calming measures, hi-visibility crosswalks, and clear wayfinding, creating safer travel for everyone. #VHB #Accessibility #NationalDisabilityIndependenceDay
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Chris Dailey, Gulf Coast Environmental Services Lead, has spent more than 30 years leading projects addressing sustainability and resiliency in Florida. We sat down with Chris to learn about changes to the state's natural and built environment and how he helps protect coastline infrastructure like causeways and bridges: https://bit.ly/3SlhJ5S. #OurPeopleMakeUsGreat #QandA #EnvironmentalSciences #Sustainability #Wetlands
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The Friendly City Trail was honored with the Commonwealth Connectors Award by the American Planning Association Virginia Chapter at their 2024 conference! This award recognizes the project for creatively addressing challenges, meeting diverse transportation needs, and exceptional transportation-focused planning. Discover more: https://bit.ly/4ffc4It. #ImprovingMobility #ActiveTransportation #CommunityPlanning #Virginia
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Happy National Intern Day! VHB offices are celebrating our interns and recognizing their hard work with events like Orlando's ice cream social this week. Join us in celebrating our interns' contributions and impact on VHB and our communities! Discover more about our intern opportunities: https://bit.ly/3WrVQEr. #NationalInternDay #VHBCareers #Interns #VHBInterns
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VHB is reflecting on highlights from the Transportation Research Board’s insightful 2nd Conference on Advancing Transportation Equity. Transportation equity remains top of mind as communities plan for the future! Our team led conversations on public health, community engagement, pedestrian safety, and strategies for inclusive transportation safety. Learn how VHB is developing equitable transportation solutions that promote safer and more inclusive communities: https://bit.ly/3fVWV1v. #TRB #EquityinPlanning #CommunityEngagement #TransportationSafety
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Unplug & clear your mind this summer by stepping away from the screens and immersing yourself with nature—biking, hiking, or kayaking. Add one of these outdoor adventures to your summer itinerary! 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 | 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗲, 𝗞𝗬 Beneath Kentucky’s picturesque hills lies Mammoth Cave, a unique cave environment and the longest system of cave trails in the world. More than 440,000 visitors explore Mammoth Cave National Park each year and VHB’s Visitor Trail project team helped improve the safety, maintenance, accessibility, and protection of the caves natural and cultural resources. → https://bit.ly/3JXT2Yo 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 | 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻, 𝗡𝗛 Discover the adrenaline rush at Mill City Whitewater Park, where urban adventure meets thrilling rapids in the heart of the city. VHB helped modify a stretch of Class III and IV rapids with engineered features, creating new and enhanced year-round kayaking and river surfing opportunities. → https://bit.ly/4el3SWA 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 | 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿, 𝗠𝗘 Experience the natural splendor of Acadia National Park, where majestic mountains meet the Atlantic Ocean in a breathtaking display of beauty. Our integrated team rehabilitated the 45-mile network of historic carriage roads weaving throughout the mountains of the park to provide hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders with access to panoramic views of the park’s landscape. → https://bit.ly/3RoqGLh #VHBAdventure #Summer #Explore
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Crystal City’s Metrorail East Entrance recently broke ground, marking an important milestone for one of Virginia’s busiest Metrorail stations! Adding the East Entrance to the Crystal City station will reduce crowding at peak times, enhance connectivity to additional mobility options, and improve Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility. Learn more about the groundbreaking event and the enhancements underway: https://bit.ly/4d9hdjw. #CrystalCity #WMATA #Transit #Rail #Accessibility
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The transition from vehicles powered by fossil fuels to clean energy sources presents opportunities to reinvent traditional fossil generation facilities. Discover how underutilized and outdated assets are being repositioned as renewable energy hubs in our Viewpoints e-book → https://bit.ly/4bZ9156. #NewMobility #NetZero #TransportationElectrification #VHBViewpoints
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Congratulations to our President & CEO Michael J. Carragher, PE, on his recent appointment to the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors! Mike will support the Conservancy’s mission to sustain The Greenway as a vibrant, inclusive, and evolving iconic public space in Boston. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bPiuez. #Boston #RoseKennedyGreenway #PublicSpace