Lina Lwambagaza, P.E.
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Detailed Transportation Engineer with attainments in analyzing traffic patterns, reviewing infrastructure patterns and collecting and reviewing data on transportation operations. Outstanding verbal and written communication talents. Willing to relocate and travel for the job.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Engineer
BW Engineers & Planners Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- US 90 Corridor Study - Investigated traffic and safety problems of corridor and study intersection to determine alternatives that meet performance metrics. Ongoing
- Project Traffic Analysis Report (PTAR) for Lem Turner Road (SR 115) Over Trout River Bridge Replacement Bridge No. 720033 - Investigated traffic and safety problems and need to replace existing Lem Turner Road (SR 115) Bridge (No. 720033) over Trout River in Duval County.
- US 1 at Racetrack Road/Nocatee Parkway Intersection - Prepared the Project Traffic Analysis Report (PTAR).
- US 19 Safety Study from W. Riverwood Drive to NW 140th Street - Conducted safety analysis for existing conditions and prepared a historical safety study report.
- I-95 from north of I-10 to Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Systems Interchange Modification Report Re-evaluation - Performed traffic development of the study area due to design changes to the original approved concepts.
- US 90 from Dugger Street to US 301 Bypass Project Traffic Analysis Report (PTAR) - Performed safety and roadway segment analyses for existing and future conditions and prepared a technical report for the PTAR.
Traffic & Transportation Engineer
Hanson Professional Services
04.2018 - 03.2022
- M-CORES Corridor Capacity Analysis: Revitalized rural communities and improved safety through corridor capacity analysis
- FDOT District Two Planning: Alleviated bottlenecks and enhanced intermodal facilities in northeast Florida
- I-295 SIMR Report: Prepared safety analysis and documentation for I-295 mainline and interchanges
- I-95 Express Lanes Master Plan: Determined required lanes and authored Right of Way Technical Memorandum
- Capital Circle Feasibility Study: Developed traffic volumes, performed intersection analysis, and proposed alternatives
- SR 524/Friday Road Feasibility Study: Analyzed intersection conditions, prepared technical memorandum, and proposed widening
- SR 26 Alachua County Project: Used OpenRoads Designer for roadway design and pavement marking plans
- I-95 IMR Study: Conducted Level of Service analysis and Synchro for safety improvements.
- Assisted in updating Interchange Access Request User's Guide (IARUG) for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), enhancing its accuracy and relevance (Including training videos).
Transportation/Traffic Engineer
Traffic and Mobility Consultants
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Traffic Analyses: Conducted various traffic studies and prepared impact reports using transportation engineering techniques
- Cube Voyager Modeling: Utilized transportation modeling software for traffic analysis.
Civil Engineer
Bentley Architects and Engineers
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Contributed to redevelopment projects' site plans, drainage design, and utility design.
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing
Engineer
HBC Engineering Company
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Roadway Design: Assisted in roadway, traffic, and safety analysis.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals
Projects - Research Assistant
UNF
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Traffic Safety Studies: Conducted safety studies on various intersections and roadways.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Harrisburg University of Science And Technology
New Philadelphia, PA08.2021
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Ardhi University
Tanzania12.2014
Skills
- Transportation Planning
- Traffic Analysis and Modeling
- Roadway Design
- Traffic Signal Design
- Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS/HCM, Vissim, Cube, SIDRA
- Microstation, Geopak, OpenRoads Designer
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- PostgreSQL
- Python
- Power BI
Affiliations
Member, First Coast Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)- Member, Northeast Florida Chapter of Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS)- Member, ASHE's UNF Chapter, "Older Drivers' Behavior at On-Ramp Merging Areas" - TRB committee ANB60 [Link to Publication](https://trid.trb.org/view/1494555)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- PE - Professional Engineer - Florida Board of Professional Engineers - 91344
PUBLICATIONS
- "Older Drivers' Behavior at On-Ramp Merging Areas" - TRB committee ANB60 [Link to Publication](https://trid.trb.org/view/1494555)
Timeline
Transportation Engineer
BW Engineers & Planners Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Traffic & Transportation Engineer
Hanson Professional Services
04.2018 - 03.2022
Transportation/Traffic Engineer
Traffic and Mobility Consultants
09.2017 - 04.2018
Civil Engineer
Bentley Architects and Engineers
02.2017 - 09.2017
Engineer
HBC Engineering Company
08.2016 - 01.2017
Projects - Research Assistant
UNF
01.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Project Management
Harrisburg University of Science And Technology
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Ardhi University
- PE - Professional Engineer - Florida Board of Professional Engineers - 91344
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