Business Details
36 Years
experience
Transportation Planning & Engineering Services
Mcv Associates has been delivering specialized transportation planning and traffic engineering solutions since 1990. Our firm combines over three decades of industry expertise with state-of-the-art methodologies to address complex transportation challenges. We serve both public and private sector clients through our headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, and a branch office in North Dallas, Texas. Our core principles emphasize personalized attention from senior principals, tailored solutions matching client needs to our team's strengths, and clear, actionable reporting.Certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) across multiple states, we maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering collaborative partnerships with complementary firms. Our commitment to timely, budget-conscious delivery is supported by robust business management practices and a client-centric approach that prioritizes understanding both technical and operational implications of every project.
Services
Transportation Planning
Traffic Engineering
Traffic Impact Studies
Environmental/Energy Planning
Traffic Accident Studies
Parking Studies
Signal Design
Traffic Data Collection
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized transportation planning expertise
- Our DBE certification spans six jurisdictions including Virginia and Texas
- Our president personally oversees client engagements from start to finish
- We integrate cutting-edge technology with proven engineering methodologies
- Our multi-state presence enables regional project execution capabilities
Associations and certifications
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification
Services
Transportation Planning
We develop comprehensive transportation strategies addressing roadway networks, public transit systems, and multimodal connectivity. Our planning integrates land use considerations with traffic flow analysis to create efficient, sustainable solutions. Clients benefit from our ability to coordinate with municipal agencies and private developers while maintaining compliance with federal standards.
Traffic Engineering
Our engineering services optimize traffic operations through geometric design, capacity analysis, and intelligent transportation system implementation. We employ advanced simulation tools to model traffic patterns and propose data-driven design improvements. This helps municipalities and developers achieve safer, more efficient transportation networks.
Traffic Impact Studies
We assess proposed developments' effects on existing transportation infrastructure and recommend mitigation measures. Our studies include traffic generation forecasting, intersection capacity evaluations, and access management solutions. Clients receive actionable reports supporting permitting processes and infrastructure planning.
Signal Design
We design intelligent traffic signal systems that enhance roadway safety and efficiency. Our engineers develop timing plans, adaptive control strategies, and interconnected signal networks. Municipalities and transportation agencies receive designs that meet MUTCD standards while improving regional traffic operations.
Traffic Data Collection
We gather and analyze traffic movement data using automated counters, video analytics, and manual surveys. This foundational information supports capacity planning, safety evaluations, and infrastructure design. Our clients gain accurate, defensible datasets for decision-making.
People
Joe Mehra
President
P.E. and P.T.O.E. certified transportation engineer with over 30 years of experience in traffic impact studies, environmental planning, and public-private sector projects. Manages multidisciplinary teams for complex, multi-year assignments.
Questions
What services does MCV Associates specialize in?
We provide transportation planning, traffic engineering, traffic impact studies, environmental/energy planning, safety analysis, parking studies, signal design, and traffic data collection services.
Do you work with both public and private sector clients?
Yes, we serve federal, state, and local government agencies as well as private developers and engineering firms across the United States.
Are you certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise?
Yes, we hold DBE certification in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia through USDOT programs.
Where are your offices located?
Our corporate headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia, with a branch office serving the North Dallas, Texas area.
How does MCV ensure service quality?
We assign senior principals to every project, maintain state-of-the-art technical capabilities, and implement rigorous project management processes for timely, budget-compliant delivery.
How can I get in touch with your team?
Contact our Alexandria headquarters at 703-914-4850 or use the online inquiry form at mcvainc.com for a prompt response from our engineering staff.
