Kristen Langley
About Kristen Langley
Kristen Langley is an Associate Traffic Engineer and Traffic Safety Division Manager with extensive experience in traffic engineering and safety initiatives. She has led various projects to enhance residential area safety and currently works for the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Kristen Langley has served as the Associate Traffic Engineer and Traffic Safety Division Manager at the Municipality of Anchorage since 2013. In this role, she leads various initiatives aimed at enhancing traffic safety within the community. Her responsibilities include overseeing Neighborhood Traffic Calming projects designed to improve safety in residential areas. Additionally, she manages the Development Review process, focusing on assessing traffic impacts for new developments. Langley also coordinates traffic control for special events, ensuring smooth traffic flow during these occasions.
Previous Experience in Traffic Engineering
Prior to her current position, Kristen Langley held several roles in traffic engineering across different municipalities. She worked as an Assistant Transportation Engineer in the City of Kent, Washington, from 1992 to 1998. Following this, she served as a Senior Engineer in Traffic Engineering at King County, WA, from 1998 to 2013. Earlier in her career, she was an Assistant Civil Engineer - Traffic for the City of San Marcos, CA, from 1984 to 1989. This extensive experience has contributed to her expertise in traffic management and safety.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Langley holds a Bachelor of Science in Transportation and Highway Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she studied from 1976 to 1982. She has pursued further education through various continuing education programs, including studies at the University of Washington and the University of California, Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies. Langley has also completed courses in Complete Streets Design Implementation through the ITE Education Foundation. Her commitment to ongoing education reflects her dedication to staying current in the field of traffic engineering.
Traffic Safety Initiatives and Management
In her role, Kristen Langley oversees several critical traffic safety initiatives. She manages the Paint and Sign Shop, responsible for maintaining traffic signs and road markings. Langley also leads School Area Safety initiatives to enhance safety in school zones, ensuring that children can travel safely to and from school. Additionally, she serves as an Emergency Operations Center Traffic Engineer on the 'A' Team, where she contributes to emergency traffic management during critical situations.