MacAdam Consulting
John MacAdam helps people deliver and understand technology solutions for transportation problems.
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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, better targeting public sector agencies
- Improved client’s cybersecurity approach, unlocking new opportunities
- 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 impactful presentations for the TSMO / ITS community
- Supported technology roadmap development for C-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
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