Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Transportation Engineering Partner in New York City
Founded in 2011 by Kara A. Blanchard, P.E., KAG Engineering has established itself as a trusted transportation engineering firm serving the Greater New York City area. Our expertise spans construction inspection, traffic engineering, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) design. As a DBE and WBE certified firm, we combine technical excellence with a commitment to client satisfaction. Our team brings decades of experience in highway design, ITS implementation, and project management. We maintain rigorous quality standards through specialized services like travel time systems, CCTV/VMS integration, and work zone traffic control.Our engineering professionals hold advanced degrees from institutions like Villanova University and Dowling College. With certifications from multiple state and federal agencies, we deliver solutions that meet both regulatory requirements and client needs. Our hands-on approach ensures projects are completed with precision and adherence to budget constraints. From initial design to final implementation, we prioritize clear communication and technical excellence. Our proven track record with municipal, private, and state projects demonstrates our ability to handle complex transportation challenges.
Services
Intelligent Transportation Systems Design
Traffic Engineering Design
Construction Inspection
Work Zone Traffic Control
Fiber Optic Splicing
ADA Ramp Design
Signage & Striping
Ramp Metering
Conduit Attachment
PS&E Services
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- DBE/WBE certified engineering firm with 20+ years of experience
- Specialized expertise in intelligent transportation systems (ITS) design
- Proven track record with municipal, private, and state projects
- Comprehensive services from design to construction inspection
- Team holds advanced degrees from accredited engineering institutions
Associations and certifications
- DBE Certified
- WBE Certified
- NYS Empire Development Certified WBE
- Nassau & Suffolk County Certified WBE
- NYC SBS Certified WBE
- PANYNJ Certified WBE
- New Jersey Certified WBE
Services
Intelligent Transportation Systems Design
We design advanced transportation systems integrating CCTV, VMS, and roadside detection technologies. Our solutions optimize traffic flow through wireless/wired communication networks and fiber optic infrastructure. Specialized services include travel time systems and ramp metering implementation for improved roadway efficiency.
Traffic Engineering Design
Our traffic engineering covers horizontal/vertical geometry design, signal planning, and ADA-compliant ramp development. We create comprehensive signage and striping plans while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations for both urban and highway environments.
Construction Inspection
We provide resident engineering services monitoring construction quality and adherence to specifications. Our team conducts shop drawing reviews, material testing, and integration verification to ensure project compliance with design requirements and safety standards.
Work Zone Traffic Control
We develop maintenance of traffic plans minimizing disruptions during construction. Our solutions balance safety with efficiency through temporary signage systems and phased work zone configurations that maintain traffic flow while protecting workers and motorists.
Fiber Optic Splicing
We implement fiber optic communication systems for transportation networks. Our splicing services support CCTV and ITS device connectivity, ensuring reliable data transmission for real-time traffic monitoring and control systems across urban infrastructure.
People
Kara A. Blanchard
President & Principal Engineer
Founder with 25+ years of transportation engineering experience, specializing in highway design and ITS. Holds PE license and advanced degrees from Villanova University and Dowling College. Recipient of engineering excellence awards from Connecticut DOT.
Questions
What transportation engineering services do you offer?
We specialize in intelligent transportation systems design, traffic engineering, construction inspection, and work zone traffic control solutions for municipal and state projects.
Are you certified as a minority-owned business?
Yes, we are both DBE and WBE certified with multiple state and federal accreditations including NYC SBS and PANYNJ certifications.
How long have you served the New York area?
Since 2011, with our founder having over 20 years of local transportation engineering experience prior to establishing the firm.
What makes your firm different from competitors?
Our combination of technical expertise in ITS, hands-on construction experience, and specialized certifications enables tailored solutions for complex transportation challenges.
Can you handle both design and implementation phases?
Yes, we provide full lifecycle services from initial design through construction inspection and system integration verification.
