From the widening of an existing substandard roadway, to providing added turn lanes for growing corridors, to designing entirely new roadways for communities, A&Z’s more than 150 years of combined staff experience enables us to provide timely and cost effective engineering services. A&Z is experienced and proficient in providing the following services for clients:

• Roadway Re-alignments
• Added Travel Lanes
• Intersection Improvements
• Safety Improvement Projects
• Right-of-Way Engineering & Acquisition Management
• Traffic Signal Design and Implementation
• Storm Drainage Design & Improvements
• Utility Coordination
• Construction Permits
• Construction Inspection & Administration

Coupled with these services, A&Z has also achieved INDOT Prequalification in the following work type categories

• 5.2 – Environmental Document Preparation – CE
• 8.1 – Non-Complex Roadway Design
• 8.2 – Complex Roadway Design
• 10.1 – Traffic Signal Design
• 10.3 – Complex Roadway Sign Design
• 12.1 – Project Management for Acquisition Services
• 13.1 – Construction Inspection

Construction Inspection and Administration

In addition to design, A&Z Engineering is also experienced and qualified in Construction Inspection and Administration thus creating a niche in the engineering field. In addition to having staff solely dedicated to construction inspection, many are cross-trained in both design and inspection services ensuring highly efficient and knowledgeable staffing for the successful completion of your project.

• Construction Inspection Staff Qualifications
• INDOT Certified Technicians
• Trained in Site-Manager
• Experience with reporting, record keeping, and administration software
• Capable of on-site engineering and problem solving to mitigate additional expenses
• Final Records and As-Built Record Documentation

Trailways, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Paths

The A&Z design team has worked on several trailways, bicycle, and pedestrian path projects for various clients in the greater Fort Wayne area and around the State of Indiana. A&Z’s past clients include Rivergreenway, Aboite New Trails, Lake City Greenway, Winona Lake, and New Haven Community Trails, among others. Trailway design and construction is a blossoming field with a variety of design aspects, including:

• Shared-Use paths
• Boardwalks, parking area, gating, block wall design
• Trailheads & Amenities
• Master Plans & Feasibility Studies
• Safe Routes to School
• Transportation Enhancement

Engineering Reports/Studies

A&Z’s staff of experienced, seasoned engineers allows for the preparation of professional and effective reports and engineering studies. These studies are often a precursor for design and implementation and A&Z is fully qualified to conduct all aspects of a project from study to construction. The following reports and studies have been completed by A&Z staff:

• Roadway Feasibility Studies
• Traffic Data Collections & Forecasting
• Traffic Analysis & Reporting
• Alternative Design Evaluations & Recommendations
• Construction Costs and Estimating
• Environmental Considerations

Funding Acquisition Assistance

With extensive experience of federally funded INDOT/Local Public Agencies (LPA) projects, A&Z has the knowledge to assist in achieving funding. Our staff works closely with local planning agencies on helping small communities with their project funding needs. Some of our key funding assistance services include:

• Identifying projects that qualify for federal funding
• Assisting in applying for federal funding
• General grant application assistance
• Assisting in programs with DBE, MBE, & WBE requirements