John P. Young, P.E.
About John P. Young, P.E.
John P. Young, P.E. is a Senior ITS Engineer with over 30 years of experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems. He has worked for various organizations, including the Maryland State Highway Administration and Mead & Hunt, and has contributed to the design and implementation of ITS projects.
Work at Mead & Hunt
John P. Young has been employed at Mead & Hunt as a Senior ITS Engineer since 2020. In this role, he provides technical assistance during the construction, inspection, and integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. His expertise contributes to the successful execution of various ITS initiatives across the United States.
Previous Experience at Maryland State Highway Administration
Prior to his current position, John P. Young worked at the Maryland State Highway Administration for 28 years, serving as a Senior Engineer in Intelligent Transportation Systems from 1988 to 2016. He was part of the Office of Traffic & Safety in Hanover, MD, where he played a significant role in developing and implementing ITS solutions.
Education and Expertise
John P. Young holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Transportation) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) from West Virginia University. He studied from 1984 to 1988, earning his degrees in 1988 and 1975, respectively. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in transportation engineering and ITS design.
Contributions to Intelligent Transportation Systems
Throughout his career, John P. Young has made significant contributions to the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems. He designed, inspected, and tested Maryland's first and only buried 'leaky cable' AM radio station in the late 1980s. Additionally, he has conducted seminars on ITS design and produced various design manuals, enhancing knowledge and practices in the industry.
Publications and Technical Writing
John P. Young actively writes and publishes technical papers, product reviews, manuals, and compendiums related to electronic device design and repair on his website, w3afc.com. His work reflects his commitment to sharing knowledge and advancing the field of transportation engineering and ITS.