Max Valerio Expert Witness

Roadway Design and Traffic Engineering Expert

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Traffic Engineering and Civil Engineering

Keywords/Search Terms:

Highway Design , Roadway Safety , Roadway Defects, Construction Work Zones, Traffic Control Devices, Traffic Signals, Guardrails, Roadside Hazards, Defective Pavements, Highway Maintenance, Construction Claims, Construction Delays , Construction Defects, Pedestrian Walkways , Property Right of Way, Sight Distance, Roadway Lighting

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, New Mexico State University

Years in Practice:

36

Additional Information

Max Valerio is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 36 years of experience in Roadway Design and Transportation Engineering. He specializes in Traffic Engineering, Traffic Control Compliance, and Federal Highway Safety Regulations. Max brings extensive experience in highway and construction administration, including Pre-construction development, Technical Specifications, Cost Estimates, Traffic Control Planning, Traffic Engineering, Contract Development and Negotiations, Construction Contract Administration, and Program and Project Management. As a Civil Engineer, Max served as the Chief Engineer for the New Mexico Department of Transportation. As Chief Engineer, he directed the department’s statewide design and engineering program and staff. In this role, Max developed Design Policy & Guidance and produced an annual multi-million-dollar Design and Construction program. Max served as the agency’s representative on Contractor Claims & Disputes, Right of Way Condemnation cases, and Tort Claim litigation, serving as an expert witness. Today, Max provides forensic analysis of roadway and highway design, traffic engineering, and compliance issues arising from motor vehicle crashes, including accidents occurring within construction zones.