Galloway Fuses Infrastructure and Human Behavior with Key Acquisition

DENVER, CO – February 19, 2026 – National architecture and engineering firm Galloway & Company, LLC, has announced a significant expansion of its services, acquiring the transportation demand management (TDM) practice from the Washington D.C.-based consultancy Wells & Associates. The move signals a strategic shift in the industry, integrating the hard science of infrastructure design with the nuanced art of understanding and influencing human mobility patterns.

The acquired team is spearheaded by Courtney Menjivar, a veteran with over two decades of international experience in modernizing how communities and businesses approach access and transportation. This integration aims to provide developers, municipalities, and commercial clients with a more holistic toolkit for creating spaces that are not only built efficiently but are also used effectively.

A Strategic Leap Beyond Blueprints

For Galloway, a firm founded in 1982 that has grown to 350 professionals across 16 offices, this acquisition is more than just adding a new service line; it represents a deepening of its core philosophy. Known for its "Full Spectrum Approach," the company already boasts 14 in-house disciplines, from civil engineering to landscape architecture. The addition of a dedicated TDM practice is a deliberate move to bridge the often-overlooked gap between physical development and end-user behavior.

"The TDM team brings with them exceptional knowledge in transportation demand management and trusted client relationships," said Galloway President Dave Guetig in the announcement. "They add significant capabilities to our transportation program, and they are a great fit with our culture."

This move positions the Denver-based firm to address the complete lifecycle of a project. While its existing transportation engineering services have long focused on traffic impact analyses, parking studies, and roadway design, the new TDM capabilities allow Galloway to consult on and implement programs that actively manage how people get to and from a site. This includes strategies to encourage public transit, cycling, carpooling, and the use of emerging micro-mobility options, directly influencing a development's traffic footprint and sustainability profile long after construction is complete.

The Human Element in Urban Design

The acquisition comes at a critical time when Transportation Demand Management is evolving from a niche specialty into a cornerstone of modern urban planning. Cities and developers are grappling with persistent traffic congestion, ambitious climate goals, and a post-pandemic workforce that demands greater flexibility. Simply building more roads or larger parking garages is no longer a viable or sustainable solution.

The TDM market is fueled by a confluence of powerful trends. The push for corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) responsibility has made reducing commuter emissions a key metric for real estate developers and their tenants. In competitive markets, robust transportation amenities—from secure bike rooms and EV charging stations to subsidized transit passes and shuttle services—are becoming critical differentiators for attracting and retaining both commercial tenants and top employee talent.

Furthermore, regulatory environments are increasingly mandating these solutions. Jurisdictions like Arlington County, Virginia, a region where the incoming TDM team has an extensive track record, often require comprehensive Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) for new developments. This creates a built-in demand for the specialized expertise that Galloway now offers in-house, enabling the firm to guide clients through complex entitlement processes and deliver projects that are both compliant and community-oriented.

A Legacy of Implementation and Expertise

Leading the new practice at Galloway is Courtney Menjivar, whose career has been defined by a focus on practical implementation. With experience spanning the United States, Canada, and Australia, she has built a reputation for designing and executing mobility programs that deliver measurable results. Before the acquisition, Menjivar served as the Vice President of Mobility Management + TDM at Wells & Associates, where her team became nationally recognized for its transformational work.

"We are thrilled to join Galloway and to build on the momentum our team has created over the past decade," said Menjivar. "Our work has always focused on helping clients navigate the intersection of mobility, real estate, and human behavior to create places that work better for people."

This focus on human-centric results is evident in the team's past achievements. They have successfully implemented TDM programs for a diverse portfolio of clients, including large-scale commercial developments, public school districts, and transit-oriented residential projects. Their work has frequently earned clients the coveted "Best Workplaces for Commuters" designation, a testament to their ability to create transportation solutions that genuinely improve the daily lives of individuals while benefiting the broader community and environment. By bringing this implementation-focused DNA into Galloway, the firm gains not just planners, but proven practitioners.

Reshaping the Competitive Landscape

With this strategic acquisition, Galloway is positioning itself at the forefront of an industry-wide evolution. While many large architecture and engineering competitors like AECOM and HDR offer transportation planning services, the integration of a dedicated team known for TDM implementation provides Galloway with a powerful end-to-end offering. The firm can now engage with a project from the earliest visioning and site planning stages, through civil and transportation engineering design, and continue its partnership by managing the ongoing mobility programs that ensure the development's long-term success.

This holistic model directly addresses the growing demand for "smart" and sustainable development. By understanding and managing transportation demand, developers can potentially reduce the high cost of constructing extensive parking facilities, meet stringent environmental standards, and create more vibrant, walkable, and accessible communities.

The fusion of Galloway's established infrastructure expertise with the incoming team's deep knowledge of mobility behavior creates a synergy that few competitors can match. As cities continue to densify and transportation challenges become more complex, this integrated approach—one that designs not just for vehicles, but for people—is set to become the new standard for forward-thinking development.