There are some things that can be counted on every spring: the appearance of robins, budding trees, tulips and daffodils. And, oh yes - those oh-so-familiar orange barrels that pop up every spring and seem not to disappear again until the beginning of the following winter.

As frustrating as it can be to sit in traffic waiting your turn to proceed through the road construction, have you ever wondered how complicated these projects might be? What does it take to coordinate the improvement of our infrastructure so that, once construction is completed, traffic runs smoothly?

DGL Consulting Engineers is pleased to announce that Barb Jones has obtained her Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certification (PTOE). Certification as a PTOE is a strong demonstration of the knowledge, skill and ability required in traffic operations engineering.

Robert W. Bailey, P.E., LEED AP BD+C joined DGL Consulting Engineers last year and is taking a lead role in site planning projects. Bob’s 17 years of experience has included all aspects of site development, including flood studies as well as the design of grading, storm water conveyance and control systems, retaining walls, roadway improvements, and utilities.

R. J. Lumbrezer, P.S. joined DGL Consulting Engineers earlier this year as the firm’s Survey Manager. A former employee of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 2 Office, R. J. brings to DGL 27 years of experience in professional surveying and right of way design. His background includes both field and management experience, as well as construction layout for private companies and public agencies.

The Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) has announced that application packets are now available for federal Transportation Alternatives Program funds (formerly Transportation Enhancements). This program is for communities in Lucas and Wood Counties, and applications will be accepted from local government entities, park districts, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, natural resource or public land agencies, and (for certain project categories) public schools and school districts. While nonprofits cannot apply directly, a local government department can apply on their behalf.

DGL Consulting Engineers, LLC is proud to announce that Ahmed Hamid, PE has been named a Principal of the firm and Director of Construction Services. Since joining DGL in 1999, Ahmed has served as one of DGL’s most versatile construction project managers and senior structural engineers. He has over sixteen years of design experience that includes bridge design and inspections, industrial building design, hydrology and hydraulic analysis of bridge structures, and construction administration.

DGL Consulting Engineers, LLC is excited to announce that Barbara Jones has joined the firm. A former 20-year employee of the City of Toledo’s Division of Transportation, Barb brings to DGL 30 years of experience in managing, designing, operating and maintaining the signal system of more than 500 intersections in Toledo. Barb received her Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Toledo in 1982. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and a member of both the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the International Municipal Signal Association.