Roadways
At McDonough Associates, roads, regardless of type of function, begin with these basics: They must be well planned, well designed, well constructed, well maintained, and above all, safe for those who use them. The roads we engineer and design run the gamut from rural and village squares to urban interchanges and interstate systems. Some are in the conceptual planning stage involving our engineers and technical experts in feasibility studies and schematic design. Others have served travelers for years and now need our expertise to assess and plan for repair, improvement, or total rehabilitation.
Our roadway design services run far beyond the tangibles of concrete and asphalt services. We know construction standards and policies. We also know how to work with contractors and government agencies to get the job done on schedule, within budget and to specification. We keep abreast of the latest technology in design, signage and materials, drainage, lighting and erosion control. We analyze current traffic patterns and anticipate future traffic needs. And through every phase of work, we remain sensitive to how the roadways we build will affect the adjacent environment and the lives of the people who travel them.
We improve local roads and streets and engineer effective systems for traffic control, intersection improvements, drainage improvements, lighting, streetscape elements and signage. We are extremely familiar with state and federal funding and can help local governments realize their fullest potential.
Expressways
A significant portion of McDonough Associates work during our 40-year history has been both design and construction projects on virtually all of metropolitan Chicago's vast expressway and tollway network. Our staff has decades of experience designing and constructing new portions of the network, as well as in the evaluation, design and construction for the rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing facilities. The skilled planning and analysis we apply to each project that MAI undertakes is also reflected in the cost effectiveness of the designs we develop. And while we always look for better or more innovative technologies, we use proven methods and materials that will demonstrate unequivocal benefit to the client.
Site Development
Regardless of where or how it has been used before, developing a site for a new use always poses the same basic challenge: How to enhance its value and usefulness to our clients while maintaining sensitivity to the surrounding environment. Although this basic challenge remains constant, each new site presents its own unique and intricate set of opportunities. At McDonough Associates, we help our clients seize those opportunities because we have the professional and technical resources in-house to make sure that every step in the development process contributes to realizing the sites full potential.
Aviation Planning and Design
Our firm was established as Murphy Engineering in 1966, specifically to design airside and landside facilities for the expansion of Chicago’s metropolitan airports. From those deep aviation roots, McDonough and its staff have grown to be continuously involved in the development, construction and operation of Chicago’s airports; among the worlds busiest.
Transit
McDonough Associates extensive mass transit experience encompasses commuter rail, light rail, bus, as well as elevated and subway systems. Our experience extends beyond track work, structure and station facilities and includes the design and construction of the maintenance yards, shops and garages needed to operate and maintain an efficient transit network. Stations - Whether it’s a commuter rail, transit or bus station, it is critical that the passengers feel that the facility is safe, clean, attractive and easy to access. For the owners and operators, it is critical that the facilities remain operational during construction and are easy to maintain when completed. Our designs incorporate the needs of the users and owners while maintaining the balance of the facility with its surroundings. Facilities - Our experience extends beyond station facilities and includes track work, structure and the design and construction of the maintenance yards, shops and garages needed to operate and maintain an efficient transit network.
Corridor Studies
Years of experience smooth the transition from project concept to final implementation. It shows in our feasibility studies defining the purpose and need of a project, alternative analysis studying unacceptable and unavoidable impacts and presentations to regulatory agencies on behalf of our clients. With McDonough handling the planning, your project makes a seamless transition from concept to final implementation. MAI can improve future planning and development within your community by analyzing existing and proposed infrastructure needs. When studying a corridor, MAI takes a broad brush approach to assessing existing roadway alignment and capacity, sewer and water main needs, vehicular and pedestrian access, parking adequacy, so your community stays ahead of the game as far as planning for future needs.
Traffic
Traffic and congestion is a major concern to many communities today. McDonough Associates Inc. uses the latest software and technology to model existing traffic and traffic systems, in order to be able to identify problem areas and provide solutions that help relieve congestion. From single intersections to complex coordinated signal systems, our professionals are able to quickly analyze intersection and segment demands throughout your community.
Storm Water Management
MAI performs drainage studies and implements drainage improvements for a wide variety of clients, including the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, the Cook County Highway Department, the DuPage County Department of Transportation and Stormwater Management Division, the Village of Orland Park and many private developers. Improvements include dam modifications, shoreline and streambank stabilization, storm sewer design and installation, floodplain and wetland mitigation, detention/retention facilities and nuisance flooding improvements.
