The challenges facing Alaska’s coastal communities were recently highlighted in the PBS Frontline documentary Alaska: Vanishing Native Villages. The documentary explores the impacts of climate change, coastal erosion and infrastructure vulnerability in communities like Kotzebue — issues R&M has worked directly to address. Featured in the documentary, Kotzebue’s shoreline improvements show proactive efforts to protect […]
As Alaska’s cities and communities grow, so does the demand for safe, reliable non-motorized infrastructure, including sidewalks, bike lanes and multi-use trails. These facilities support transportation, recreation and public health, offering residents and visitors a way to commute, exercise and explore Alaska’s unique landscapes. In urban centers like Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, pedestrian and bicycle […]
Brandon Shayan, WAQTC and Katherine Sakeagak recently joined R&M as Staff Engineers in the firm’s Engineering Department. In this role, Brandon and Katherine will assist with planning, design and development of surface transportation and airport infrastructure projects throughout Alaska.
The new NE Trail Connector that connects Far North Bicentennial Park to the Scenic Foothills neighborhood is now open!
Several employees have been promoted to senior level positions at R&M, reflecting their years of experience and expertise in their respective fields.
After eight years of hard work, the five mile portion of the Seward Highway through Bird Creek and Indian is newly rehabilitated with fresh pavement and improved features!
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is developing an interchange at the Seward Highway outside Girdwood. R&M is the prime consultant for this reconfiguration project.
The Seward Hwy & Alyeska Hwy Intersection Improvement project seeks to improve the capacity, operation and safety of the intersection that provides the gateway into Girdwood. R&M has developed several concept alternatives. The flyover videos below show the recommended alternative concept and illustrate driving through the proposed loops from several directions.
Cody has 10 years of engineering experience on small- and large-scale road improvement projects. He will oversee and perform analysis and design tasks related to road and highway projects.
A recent graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage, Abram will support the planning and design of various surface transportation projects, such as roadways, pedestrian facilities and utility relocations.
R&M has named Tim Grier, PE Vice President of Engineering, with Lance Debernardi, PE taking over as Group Manager of Surface Transportation.
AJ brings a background in construction to his work at R&M. During college breaks, he interned for Knik Construction and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
