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October 16, 2023 - October 25, 2023

Announcing New Director of Business Development: Kristin Studabaker

Carpenter Marty Transportation asks you to join us in congratulating Kristin Studabaker for her promotion to Director of Business Development. Kristin will spearhead our growth and partnership initiatives and has an unwavering commitment to build strong client relationships. Kristin joined CM in 2013 progressing through the ranks of both marketing and business development. Her powerful […]

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May 2, 2023 - July 25, 2023

Teacher Appreciation Day: Those Who Shaped Our Future

Teacher Appreciation Day is a special day set aside to recognize and show gratitude to the hardworking and dedicated educators who play a vital role in shaping the future of our society. Employees of Carpenter Marty Transportation wanted to express our gratitude toward the teachers in our lives that put in hard work, long hours, and […]

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February 24, 2023 - May 1, 2023

Employee Highlight: Chelsea Cousins

Chelsea Cousins has been with Carpenter Marty Transportation for the last 5 years. She is a part of our traffic team and specializes in safety studies, traffic design, and data collection. When asked what she wished people knew about her job, her answer: “Well the sarcastic response would be: driving doesn’t make you a traffic […]

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January 30, 2023 - May 1, 2023

10 Years Down!

The beginning of this year officially marks 10 years since we began operating as Carpenter Marty Transportation (CM). You may have spotted our limited edition t-shirts at the most recent Ohio Transportation & Engineering Conference, noting that 10 years with Carpenter Marty has definitely been a strike! Starting with only 14 employees, 2013 was CM’s […]

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January 3, 2023 - May 1, 2023

Toast to the New Year!

It’s time to raise your glass and toast to big goals and aspirations for the new year. Don’t say you haven’t created these goals or “resolutions” for yourself because deep down we all crave a new year, a blank slate, and a place to start over. Good thing there is always next year (or next […]

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December 22, 2022 - December 22, 2022

Joint Livingston Avenue Plan

Did you know that half of the fatal crashes that happen in Columbus involve a pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist? Therefore, Vision Zero Columbus is on a mission to end crash-related fatalities. “By equipping those who use the city’s transportation system with knowledge and awareness to build safer habits—whether they are driving, walking, or riding a […]

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September 28, 2022 - March 20, 2023

Employee Highlight: Ben Pendery

Ben is one of CM’s Roadway Engineers in our Cincinnati office. He is a 2018 University of Dayton Alumni and has been with our team since graduating college. Starting off his career at CM, he was faced with his first project which consisted of replacing multiple culverts in Clermont and Warren counties. The first task […]

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August 9, 2022 - August 10, 2022

National Book Lovers Day

Calling all book worms! August 9th marks National Book Lovers Day around the globe. The purpose of this day is to celebrate, yep you guessed it- reading! A day specifically for those who love to read, National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite spot to curl up with a good book and […]

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July 29, 2022 - July 29, 2022

Summer Intern Highlight- Jacob Durbin

My internship at Carpenter Marty (CM) began rather unexpectedly. I was at home during spring break and wasn’t thinking about an internship, I had applied to several and those had not amounted to anything. One day I got a call from a number I did not recognize, and that turned out to be CM calling […]

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July 28, 2022 - July 28, 2022

Summer Intern Highlight- Colleen Flach

Following my previous internship experience with a different company, I had lost all hopes of finding an amazing company with people that would be willing to help me apply what I was learning in college to the real world of engineering. After searching for a summer internship, I finally found Carpenter Marty Transportation and I […]

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July 27, 2022 - July 27, 2022

Summer Intern Highlight- Alex Holmes

I had no idea what to expect walking into my first day at Carpenter Marty. I’ve spent a great deal of time around engineers, from school to working for my local county engineer’s office, so I’d seen a bit of everything. Despite that, I was floored and continued to be floored, by my experience at […]

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July 25, 2022 - July 26, 2022

Summer Intern Highlight- Cameron White

I’ve had so many great times at Carpenter Marty this summer. I’ve enjoyed the multiple times we all went to lunch together, especially at the beginning of my internship. My first week here I only had to pay for my lunch once. One specific time I can recall is when we went bowling for fun […]

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June 23, 2022 - June 23, 2022

Happy International Women in Engineering Day!

International Women in Engineering Day is an international awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the amazing career opportunities available to girls in this exciting industry. It celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers throughout the world and gives companies like us a chance to highlight the awesome […]

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March 30, 2022 - March 30, 2022

Employee Highlight: Leiana Yates

Get to Know Leiana Yates, one of Carpenter Marty Transportation’s Traffic Engineers! Leiana Yates has great technical skill and an eye for aesthetics, which may have been one of a few reasons she chose Carpenter Marty Transportation one year ago. When she interviewed for a position with our traffic engineering group, she was still looking […]

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December 30, 2021 - December 30, 2021

2022 Resolutions

It's New Year's Resolutions time once again! This is the time of year that we all reflect on the past and look forward to what's to come. Here are a handful of our team's 2022 New Year's Resolutions: I want to grow our traffic team. (Positions are open) -Neal Underwood, Project Manager

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September 22, 2021 - December 30, 2021

2021 Circle of Excellence

Carpenter Marty Transportation is honored to be recognized as one of the top-performing architecture and engineering firms of 2021. PSMJ seeks to highlight firms that are successfully managed and demonstrate outstanding achievements. We are one of only sixty-six A/E firms, nationwide, to receive the 2021 Circle of Excellence award. This year marks our eighth time […]

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September 3, 2021 - September 3, 2021

Jackson Pike & Frank Road Improvements

Through a qualifications-based selection, Carpenter Marty Transportation was chosen to design the realignment of SR 104 (Jackson Pike). This design eliminated the braided ramp at the IR 71 interchange with Frank Road. The existing at-grade crossing of SR 104 and the northbound exit of IR 71 created a significant safety concern. The interchange involves a […]

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April 29, 2021 - April 29, 2021

Internship Reflection

I have never been one to shy away from good advice. When I decided to return to school, my good friend Randy—a landscape architect, who like me, took an untraditional path in life—had one such piece of good advice: “no matter what, get an internship.” Alas, the summer before my senior year was approaching and […]

Morse Road and Kitzmiller Road Intersection

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April 16, 2021 - December 30, 2021

Project Highlight: Morse Road and Kitzmiller Road

Most locals and commuters traveling the recently constructed Morse Road and Kitzmiller Road roundabout have likely experienced the benefits of the improved intersection. Continuous travel through the intersection and fewer crashes are two primary accomplishments. Read on to learn more about the Morse Road and Kitzmiller Road intersection improvement project and how the project moved […]

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January 26, 2021 - August 8, 2022

2D Hydraulic Modeling

Carpenter Marty Transportation can take your bridge, stream, and floodplain improvement projects to the next level. Our team’s use of 2D modeling can provide more accurate results for hydraulically complex projects to help determine the most cost-effective solutions. What does this mean and how can it be used on your project? Read on to find […]

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December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Traffic Caught on Camera

Why are there cameras on roadways and at intersections? Have you ever gone through an intersection and noticed a camera angled at you? Though cameras are not often used for catching drivers running red lights, they are used for other purposes. Let us explain why traffic engineers use cameras. We will also show you some […]

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December 11, 2020 - December 11, 2020

Employee Highlight: Matt Malich, PE

Get to Know Matt Malich, One of Carpenter Marty Transportation’s Roadway Engineers! Matt Malich has been with the Carpenter Marty Transportation team for nine years. He started his career with Carpenter Marty Transportation after graduating from The Ohio State University with a civil engineering degree. In 2018, Carpenter Marty Transportation opened a Charleston, West Virginia […]

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August 28, 2020 - September 4, 2020

Project Highlight: Ohio to Erie Trail Bridge

Did you know there is a multi-use trail that runs from the banks of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio to Edgewater Park Beach in Northeast Ohio? The route is 326 miles, with over 80% of the miles off-street on hard surface/paved trails. The Ohio to Erie Trail Bridge in Westerville, Ohio is part of […]

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May 28, 2020 - May 28, 2020

Employee Highlight: Dustin Gohs, MEng, PE

Get to Know Dustin Gohs, One of Carpenter Marty Transportation’s Roadway Engineers! Dustin Gohs has nine years of professional engineering experience and has been with the Carpenter Marty Transportation team for two years. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and his Master of Engineering Degree at the University of Louisville. Dustin’s experience includes […]

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May 20, 2020 - May 21, 2020

Making the Connection

Isn’t it great when it seems easy to get from Point A to Point B? We often take our transportation infrastructure for granted. Think about bridges, for instance. Their very existence makes transportation across water, railroads, valleys, and highways quicker, more convenient, and often safer for all users. Bridges connect people in many ways. Transportation […]

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April 21, 2020 - April 21, 2020

Employee Highlight: Lucas Gunka, PE

Get to Know Lucas Gunka, One of Carpenter Marty Transportation’s Project and Construction Inspection Engineers! Lucas Gunka has been with the Carpenter Marty Transportation team for 10 years. Though he has experience with bridge, roadway, survey, and traffic engineering, he is specialized in project and construction inspection. Lucas has completed over 10,000 inspections of various […]

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March 31, 2020 - March 31, 2020

Communication Matters

Communication matters and remains one of Carpenter Marty Transportation’s core values during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many companies that are fortunate to continue working, Carpenter Marty Transportation is carrying on as an essential business, but not quite as (our) usual. To carry on business during this time and follow social distancing, our employees are working […]

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March 20, 2020 - August 8, 2022

Have a Say in the Future, Participate in the 2020 Census

The US Constitution calls on the federal government to conduct a basic count of all residents living in the country every 10 years. The 2020 Census will provide a snapshot of our nation – who we are, where we live, and so much more. The census questionnaire is short and only asks for basic information […]

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February 28, 2020 - February 28, 2020

Is There a Place to Park?!

This is a question my friends and I like to throw at each other whenever we’re visiting a new-to-us restaurant, bar, or other entertainment location. Sure, the place sounds cool, but is it going to be a pain to park there? This is something that happens more and more as the Central Ohio area continues […]

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February 14, 2020 - February 14, 2020

100% Funding Announced for Ohio Safety Improvement Projects

Carpenter Marty Transportation Can Assist with Your Application Thanks to the recent increase in the state motor vehicle fuel tax, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is making it easier for local governments to fund safety improvements. Until now, ODOT required a 10% local contribution for safety projects. Under the new guidance, the state will […]