Michael Wanko Email & Phone Number

I am a Consultant / Emerging Practice Builder at Kimley-Horn, providing transportation planning services to public and private sector clients, primarily in the aviation, transit, stadium, and healthcare markets.Specialties:- Concept development for new or improved infrastructure to meet future capacity requirements- Use of performance metrics (model data/outputs) to inform the planning process- Vehicular curbside/curbfront capacity analysis for terminals and activity centers… Show more I am a Consultant / Emerging Practice Builder at Kimley-Horn, providing transportation planning services to public and private sector clients, primarily in the aviation, transit, stadium, and healthcare markets.Specialties:- Concept development for new or improved infrastructure to meet future capacity requirements- Use of performance metrics (model data/outputs) to inform the planning process- Vehicular curbside/curbfront capacity analysis for terminals and activity centers (e.g., ACRP’s QATAR)- Roadway and intersection operational analyses, including airport circulation roadways (e.g., Synchro, Sidra, and HCS)- Pedestrian capacity analysis for corridors and vertical circulation components- Subject matter expert on microsimulation modeling for vehicular and pedestrian activity (e.g., ALPS, VISSIM)- Data collection for vehicles and pedestrians, including various volume methods, mode splits, dwell times, processing times, accumulation/queues, origin-destination data, design day flight schedules, and operational influences- Stakeholder coordination and client/executive presentations- Familiarity with industry methodologies and guidance, including TRB HCM, ACRP, NCHRP, MUTCD, ITE Trip Generation, and ULI Shared ParkingKey Roles and Responsibilities:- Manage tasks/projects through the project life cycle, including scope development and contracting, scheduling, resource allocation, client and subconsultant coordination, technical mentorship, QA/QC, meeting facilitation, and project effort and budget tracking- Lead a team of 4-5 analysts for production and client service support, while providing technical training, business training, and professional mentorship- Maintain and expand existing client relationships by being a trusted advisor- Collaborate with internal/external partners to identify project approaches to best serve clients’ needs- Oversee development and usage of Kimley-Horn’s Advanced Land-transportation Performance Simulation (ALPS) software Show less

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States