Wayfinding Design for Complex Transportation Systems

For more than 20 years, I’ve partnered with leading infrastructure firms, including Cintra US, HNTB, and Austin Bridge & Road, to transform complex roadway systems into clear, intuitive wayfinding experiences for drivers. The work shown below spans major tollway and interstate corridors, including the NTE TEXpress Lanes in Texas, the I 77 Express Lanes in North Carolina, and the I 66 Express Lanes in the Washington, D.C. region. Behind every map is an enormous amount of engineering complexity: roadway geometry, access points, tolling logic, gantry locations, decision points, and detailed engineering documentation. My role is to work alongside engineering teams to translate that technical information into a visual system drivers can understand in seconds. The challenge is always the same: preserve the accuracy of the engineering while removing the complexity the driver does not need. The result is wayfinding that makes some of the country’s most complex transportation infrastructure feel simple, intuitive, and usable.