Traffic Control Plans Expert Witnesses

Sunrise, Florida

Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering - asphalt, pavement, construction inspection, materials testing, emulsion, road construction, maintenance of traffic, concrete, earthwork, traffic control plans, materials laboratory, road failure, geotechnical engineering, deficiencies, construction safety, pavement engineering

Academic • 64 Publications • 3 Patents • $ 3+ Million in research funding • Principal Investigator in 10 federally-, state- and privately funded research projects • 3 year member in Faculty Senate • 4 years ASCE Student Chapter Faculty Advisor • Inventor of 3D Paving • Promoted to Professor rank in 2021. • Editorial Manager International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology • Host of 2 annual Infrastructure Sustainability seminars • 10 years full time position with Florida International University Technical • PhD in Civil Engineering • Professional Engineering license in the states of Florida and Maryland • Licensed Contractor (Broward County) • 30 years of progressive experience as an engineer, consultant and contractor in a variety of design and construction projects in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Maryland, Texas and Qatar. • Prequalified by FDOT for Construction and Engineering Inspection, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing and Design. • FDOT approv...

Avoca, Iowa

Traffic Engineering, Transportation - work zone safety, temporary traffic control, MUTCD Compliance, pavement markings, highway signing, traffic control plans, construction zone safety, roadway work zones, traffic control devices, pavement marking operations, highway construction, traffic safety, roadway signage, lane closures, flagger operations, business owner

Matt Fatka has worked in the traffic safety industry since 2002, building his career from laborer to owner and executive of multiple traffic safety companies performing work across multiple states. Throughout his career, Mr. Fatka has gained firsthand experience in virtually every aspect of traffic safety contracting, including temporary traffic control, pavement markings, highway signing, work zone operations, estimating, project management, production, equipment management, quality control, safety, and executive leadership. His progression through every level of the business provides a unique perspective on how traffic safety work is actually planned, executed, and managed in the field. Mr. Fatka has served on numerous industry committees and boards with the Associated General Contractors (AGC) and the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA). Throughout his career, he has also held numerous industry certifications related to traffic safety, work zone operations, an...