MacAdam Consulting
John MacAdam helps people deliver and understand technology solutions for transportation problems.
ProjectsIntroduction
John MacAdam, PE is a nationally recognized transportation leader with 20 years of experience. He spent over 16 years at the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). He garnered a reputation for leading innovative transportation solutions, pushing the envelope with technology, and communicating through change.
John currently leads innovative projects for public agencies and advises companies as an Engineering Consultant. He frequently writes and speaks about technology advancements for the transportation sector.
Services
About John
A Professional Transportation Engineer
- 20 years experience
- TSMO and ITS expert
- FHWA and NCHRP experience
- 16+ years at Ohio DOT
- Traffic Management SME
- V2X Projects
- Traffic Incident Management
- Speed Zoning
- Emergency Management
- Smart mobility
An Experienced Software Developer
- 15 years building technology for clients
- Websites with millions of monthly visitors
- Award winning mobile applications
- Over 1,000 5-star ratings
- Websites with near perfect PageSpeed
- Secure and modern websites
- Successful App Store optimization
- Eye-catching user-centric designs
- Fully featured SAAS web applications
Supporting Innovative Solutions
- Accelerates adoption of innovative solutions
- Leads advanced mobility research
- Patented innovative data solution
- Built transportation-focused AI solutions
- Advises companies building technology
- Assesses and validates complex solutions
- Grows practical V2X solution adoption
- Supports next-generation ATMS and ATIS
- Explains machine learning for TSMO
Partners
Services and Successes
For Public Sector
- Supported VDOT’s successful mobile app for multi modal route options
- Authored FHWA’s Assessing Traffic Management Systems report
- Authored FHWA’s Inventory of TMS Assets report
- Created TDOT’s video analytics RFP
- Authored ODOT’s plan to measure effectiveness of Smart Work Zone devices
- Developed the ODOT Location Finder app
- Co-leading DriveOhio's strategic planning efforts
- Supporting ODOT's next generation TSMO performance management program
- Building a model with FHWA to estimate TMS staffing needs
For Private Sector
- Grew a client’s footprint by 300% with insights into industry trends
- Improved clients' marketing and branding
- Increased client’s IT security for software services
- Brokered multiple successful B2B partnerships
- Increased navigation partner adoption
- Delivered unbiased market analysis to C-suite team
- Advised and strategized many successful grant applications and RFP responses
- Created and co-delivered memorable presentations for the TSMO / ITS community
- Supported technology roadmap development for advanced V2X solutions
For Consultant Firms
- Key sub-consultant for multiple FHWA Operations initiatives
- Principal investigator for innovative projects
- SME bridging the gap between traffic management and technology solutions
- Key liaison for TSMO and TMC-PFS initiatives
- Strong track record of supporting successful RFP pursuits
- Experienced in filling agency-rep role
- Provides specialized expertise to complement existing staff
- Guides firms through emerging industry trends and opportunities
- Develops winning strategies for complex proposals
- Strengthens technical communication and deliverables
Projects
Assessing Traffic Management Systems
As the principal investigator, John is leading the creation of guidelines for assessing capabilities and performance of existing Traffic Management Systems through a FHWA project.
Measuring Effectiveness of Connected Work Zone Devices
John was PI for a research project to identify measures of effectiveness for ODOT’s connected (or smart) work zone devices, identify data sources, and recommend a path for ODOT to scale and standardize their connected work zone implementations.
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VDOT Dynamic Incentivization (DI) Project
John serves as the technical lead for the DI project under the innovative VDOT Regional Multi-Modal Program program. This active project is implementing an advanced user-centric active demand management congestion-mitigation framework to incentivize alternate commuting options. As an owner-rep, John serves on the project management team bridging the gap between the public stakeholders and technology providers.
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Video Analytics RFP
John supported a state DOT in the development of a video analytics RFP to help them understand available machine-learning based solutions.
ODOT ATMS Replacement
John led the modernization of ODOT's ATMS from RFI to full implementation.
New TMC Position Descriptions
John led efforts at ODOT to update TMC staffing posisitions with new KSAs, a career path, and better payscales.
Position Descriptions
Ohio Speed Zoning
John led a committee to revamp how Ohio establishes speed limits — with a strong focus on lowering speeds in the presence of vulnerable road users.
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Cleveland North Coast
The Cleveland North Coast website provided residents the ability to provide feedback on the Lakefront Connector project. John delivered the interactive website.
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OHGO
Ohio's award winning traveler information system. OHGO is comprised of three components: the website, mobile apps, and the public API. John was project manager of OHGO for 9 years.
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I-670 SmartLANE
The I-670 SmartLANE was ODOT's first hard shoulder running implementation. John was responsible for the Concept of Operations, TMC operator training, and measuring corridor improvements.
Project Benefits
ODOT TMC
The new ODOT Traffic Management Center opened in 2019. The facility included a larger footprint, new technology, and improved workstations. John coordinated the facility demands and logistics.
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ODOT TSMO Program
ODOT released a new TSMO Program Plan to find practical solutions to address immediate safety and congestion problems. John oversaw the TSMO Plan, TSMO Program, and first TSMO office.
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Data Analysis Patent
John built a first-of-its-kind data analysis program which earned US Patent 10,936,987 Roadway Maintenance Condition Detection and Analysis, filed Sep 2019, and issued Mar 2, 2021.
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Mobility Dashboards
The TSMO mobility dashboards, and data warehouse, utilize business intelligence to showcase statewide congestion and highway safety insights. John set the vision and oversaw implementation.
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Machine Learning
ODOT partnered with Data Robot to pilot automated machine learning. John lead a team to train the first model: automated detection of available parking spaces for rest area truck parking.
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Mobile Apps
John developed the first in-house and publicly available mobile apps to improve data collection and accuracy for first responders and roadside workers.
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