RJ Pale was recently promoted to senior quality lead in our transportation service group.  In this role, RJ provides technical expertise and quality control reviews related to 3D modeling on roadway and bridge projects.

HRG leverages digital technology like 3D modeling to create smarter, more resilient infrastructure for our clients.  Through 3D modeling, our team can integrate roads, terrain, drainage systems, bridges, and utilities into a single, spatially accurate digital environment.  This unified model improves visualization, making it easier to detect design conflicts early and prevent costly changes during construction. It also supports more reliable, data-driven quantity calculations for earthwork and construction materials, giving clients a clearer picture for planning and budgeting. 3D visualizations for public meetings help the community and stakeholders clearly understand a project, see potential impacts, and offer meaningful feedback.

“3D modeling is especially valuable on projects where multiple disciplines overlap, clear coordination is critical, and public understanding is a priority,” RJ says.

RJ has 11 years of experience in transportation design and engineering.  He has multiple industry accreditations in roadway and bridge modeling and a genuine commitment to continuous learning and professional development.  Jeff Mikesic, our assistant vice president of transportation, says “RJ has consistently demonstrated outstanding technical proficiency, a desire to learn new technologies, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality and process efficiency. He will provide excellent guidance to our group.”

The HRG team was all-smiles yesterday, as we celebrated the opening of Orrs Bridge.  This structure is a vital connection in the transportation network of Pennsylvania’s fastest growing county, and we’re excited to see the vision we worked on with local officials and community members come to life.  Nearly 10,000 vehicles crossed the previous bridge daily to get from their homes to businesses along Carlisle Pike and Wertzville Road, but the aging structure was deteriorating rapidly. Weight restrictions limited the ability of emergency vehicles ands school buses to access nearby homes, and curves on either side of the alignment created sight distance issues for drivers entering and exiting the bridge.  HRG designed a new structure with wider lanes and ADA-accessible sidewalk to improve pedestrian access. We also created a new alignment for the bridge that vastly improves safety for drivers.  It combines the curves on both roadway approaches into one continuous curve.  Thank you to Cumberland County for the opportunity to work with you on this project, and thank you to all of the people whose contributions made this effort a success!

Click through the photo album above to see a few highlights from the ribbon-cutting ceremony.