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March 2010	On March 29, 2010 at Olympian Park in Towson Maryland, WM&A took part in a special groundbreaking ceremony for Olympian Park. WM&A (in conjunction with Human & Rhode) was responsible for the site design of the Park located at the Towson Roundabout between York Road and Joppa Road. Olympian Park honors 3 Olympians who consider Baltimore County their home and include Michael Phelps, Katie Hoff and Jessica Long.

October 2009	WM&A held our Annual Retreat and Bull Roast. “Tradition Moving Forward” was the theme that we centered upon about as we moved through technical sessions, health seminars, and financial workshops throughout the day. In the end, there was plenty of time for socializing at the Bull Roast where employees and spouses gathered to enjoy food, drinks, door prizes and more. The grand prize give away this year was a Royal Caribbean Bahamas Cruise for 2 including roundtrip air fare on Southwest for 5 days/4 nights.

September 2009	WM&A is proud to be part of the Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge Restoration project. Our donation to the Historical Society of Cecil County and the Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge Restoration Committee along with our design efforts, helped to restore a historical landmark in our community.

July 2009	The sunny days of summer brought with it another fun filled WM&A Annual Picnic. Employees were joined by their family and friends at Gunpowder State Park (Hammerman Area) to enjoy a day of crabs, grilled favorites, baseball, volleyball, swimming, kayaking, and old fashion fun in the sun!

MAY 2009	City of Rockville – Pedestrian Inventory Study/Safety and Accessibility Evaluation The WM&A Team took part in the City of Rockville’s “Distinct Neighborhoods, One City: Pedestrian Safety Initiative”. As part of this initiative, we were tasked with evaluating 162 (110 signalized and 52 unsignalized) existing pedestrian crossings for safety and accessibility. Our investigation identified adherence to current safety, traffic control, and American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for the sidewalks, sidewalk ramps, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, push buttons, pedestrian signal timing, sight distances, and intersection lighting at each of the crossings. WM&A identified the deficiencies and made recommendations to the City to bring the pedestrian crossings to current standards. We developed a rating system for the City to prioritize the recommended improvements. All City-maintained intersections along non-State routes followed Federal requirements, while crossings at intersection at intersections along State routes followed State requirements. Therefore, all recommendations did require the approval of Elected Officials. This project has received positive feedback and recognition from media avenues. Click on the link to learn more about this project and WM&A’s involvement <<Click Here>>.

MARCH 2009	March 3rd at an event at the U.S. Dept of Transportation headquarters building in Washington D.C., President Obama, Vice President Biden and Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced the availability of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) highway funds to the states. Both President Obama and Secretary LaHood announced that the first highway project in the US to have funds authorized under the ARRA was in the state of Maryland, a Wallace, Montgomery & Associates, LLP project - Resurfacing of MD 650 in Montgomery County.

FEBRUARY 2009
	The WM&A designed, Maryland SHA MD 2 Roundabout at Friendship and Sansbury Roads Project was chosen as a finalist for 2008 Maryland Quality Initiative (MdQI) Award of Excellence for Traffic and Safety. The roundabout in southern Anne Arundel County was constructed as a traffic Calming device along the heavily commuter traveled MD 2. In addition, the roundabout improves the four-legged intersection operations during peak travel times. Under a comprehensive design build contract, WM&A developed final construction plans and secured necessary environmental permits for the roundabout. Engineering services provided included highway design, geotechnical engineering, storm drain and SWM design, MOT design, E&S control, traffic engineering, and landscape design.

	The WM&A designed, Calvert County Lusby Southern Connector Boulevard Project has won the 2008 Maryland Quality Initiative (MdQI) Award of Excellence for Consultant Highway Design. The award was presented at the MdQI annual conference on February 5, 2009. To date, the $20-million, 18-acre project is the largest single public works project undertaken in Calvert County. The Lusby Southern Connector Boulevard is a new 1-mile east-west connection linking MD 760 (Rousby Hall Road) with MD 765 (H.G. Trueman Road). The roadway was built to support the development of the Lusby town center and improve emergency response capabilities in southern Calvert County. Services provided by WM&A included surveying, highway design, geotechnical engineering, storm drain and SWM design, MOT design, Structural design, erosion & sediment control, and traffic engineering.


	On February 18, 2009, WM&A together with SW&A (Joint Venture) was awarded a multi-year contract to complete Traffic Engineering Studies for the Office of Traffic & Safety’s (OOTS) Senior Engineering Staff statewide. The entire Joint Venture Team was ecstatic with our first place ranking.

	WM&A was awarded a Comprehensive Services Contract for the MdTA, primarily to provide final design for highways and structures. This is a repeat win for the firm and we were very pleased to be ranked number 1.

	WM&A participated in the annual ASCE/MD student night held at the Engineers Club in Baltimore on Feb 11th. Engineering students from local universities attended followed by dinner. WM&A also entertained two high school students on ENGINEERS DAY during National Engineers Week. They spent the day visiting our various civil engineering departments and in the afternoon were taken out to the field for a "field visit". Let's hope these two young students will be our Engineers of Tomorrow.


JANUARY 2009
	WM&A employees served in key roles to help support this year’s Maryland Future City Competition. The Maryland Regional Future City Competition, sponsored by ASCE and SAME was held on January 17, 2008 at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Teams of 7th & 8th graders from schools throughout Maryland worked hard with their teachers and engineer mentors to design a virtual city of the future using SimCity software, build a working physical model of a portion of their city, write and essay and present their city to a panel of judges. This year over 25 school register to compete with a total of 7 teams from 6 different schools attend the overall competition. The overall winner for this year’s competition was Oakdale Middle School in Frederick County for their city “Soaring Waters”. The winning team also represented Maryland at the National Competition in Washington, DC.



DECEMBER 2008
	WM&A Annual Holiday Party and Toys for Tots collection.



OCTOBER 2008
	WM&A held its Annual Retreat and Bull Roast. The theme was "We are Family" with technical sessions, health seminars and financial workshops held all morning followed by a Bull & Oyster Roast for employees and spouses in the afternoon. Participation was very good this year. There were many door prizes which included gift certificates, dinners and more. The grand prize was a trip for 2 to the Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort for 4 days and 3 nights, plus airfare.



SEPTEMBER 2008
	WM&A was awarded a Construction Management contract from Montgomery County. The firm has served the County in a similar capacity for a number of years.


AUGUST 2008
	The Lusby Southern Connector Road in Calvert County was substantially completed. WM&A provided highway planning and design services for this $12 million roadway project. The project is by far the largest construction project undertaken by Calvert County.


	WM&A was awarded a Transportation Improvements and Environmental Projects from Talbot County. The firm has served the County in a similar capacity for a number of years.


JULY 2008
	WM&A was awarded a guardrail inventory project from DELDOT. The project is a continuance of work serving one of the firms newest clients.

	WM&A was awarded an On-Call Civil/Structural from Baltimore City DPW Bureau of General Services. The firm has served the City in a similar capacity for a number of years.


JUNE 2008
	WM&A was awarded a Comprehensive Construction Management contract from the MdTA. Through this contract, WM&A will service I-95 Section 100 and various other MdTA construction projects.

	WM&A held our Annual Summer Family Picnic at the Padonia Park & Swim Club with record attendance. Employees and their families spent the day swimming, boating, eating crabs and playing games in the sun.



APRIL 2008
	WM&A was awarded a Civil Engineering Design contract by the MTA. Through this contract, the firm will support the MTA in delivering a large and growing capital program.


FEBRUARY 2008
	WM&A was awarded a Traffic Engineering Services contract from the MdTA. The firm continues to provide the Authority with a wide range of engineering services.


JANUARY 2008
	WM&A received the Award for Excellence award for design of the US 29 at Briggs Chaney Road Interchange during the 2008 MdQI conference held in Baltimore.


DECEMBER 2007
	WM&A held its Annual Holiday Party and Toys for Tots collection. The event was well attended and our donation to the Toys for Tots campaign was well received by the USMC.



NOVEMBER 2007
	The new Rossville Boulevard Bridge over I-95 was opened to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Designed by WM&A, the structure is the Authority’s Gateway Bridge to Baltimore and is the first major construction contract for I-95 Section 100.



OCTOBER 2007
	WM&A held its Annual Retreat and Bull Roast. Technical Sessions were held all morning followed by a Bull & Oyster Roast for employees and spouses in the afternoon. The event was well attended and the weather was terrific.



SEPTEMBER 2007
	WM&A Partner, Tony Mawry, PE was inducted as the President of the Maryland Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers during the ASCE monthly meeting at the Engineers Club in Baltimore. Tony has held various positions in the organization as an Officer and Committee Chair and expressed high enthusiasm in serving ASCE.


JULY 2007
	WM&A was awarded a Utilities Open End contract from WSSC for design of pipeline relocations. The firm has served WSSC in a similar capacity for a number of years.


MARCH 2007
	WM&A partner Stuart Taub, PE was named to the Board of the Maryland Association of Engineers. This continues his term in serving MAE in the capacity of Fellowship Committee Co-Chair.

	The Wise Avenue Bridge was opened to the public through a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in April 2007. During the ceremony a commemorative plaque was presented to be mounted on the completed bridge. Mr. Ed Adams, Director, Baltimore County Department of Public Works, along with Mr. John Olszewski Sr., Councilman for Baltimore County’s Seventh District, and other local dignitaries were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony and plaque presentation.