BOCA RATON, Fla.. – DRMP has hired Kat Regnier as a transportation planner in its Boca Raton office, further expanding the firm’s capacity to deliver innovative transportation solutions in the South Florida region.
Regnier brings a multidisciplinary background in transportation planning, public health, and community development, and has experience supporting local, regional, state, and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations.
In this role, Regnier will support multimodal planning and transportation projects that expand safe, accessible, and efficient mobility options throughout South Florida. She will advance data-driven insights and tools to help clients make informed decisions for context-sensitive transportation planning and emerging mobility solutions. Regnier also will strengthen stakeholder relationships by facilitating engagement with public agencies and the community, while integrating resilience and sustainability considerations into project development and recommendations.
“South Florida is one of the most dynamic, fast-growing, and diverse regions in the country, making it an exciting environment for transportation planning,” Regnier said. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work on projects that directly affect people’s quality of life and advance innovative mobility solutions.”
Her work has spanned transportation policy, program implementation, strategic planning, decarbonization, mobility innovation, and grant program management. Regnier’s expertise includes leading research, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, technical writing, and evaluation. She also will focus on enhancing project delivery and coordination through a structured yet innovative approach to research, documentation, and project management.
Regnier said she was drawn to DRMP because of the firm’s reputation for delivering high-quality, context-sensitive solutions and its commitment to future-oriented transportation systems in Florida.
“Joining DRMP gives me the opportunity to leverage my strategic thinking, technical expertise, and community-focused, forward-thinking planning gained through diverse, nationwide project experiences,” she said. “DRMP’s strong reputation across the state and its commitment to advancing resilient transportation systems align closely with my passion for creating practical, comprehensive, and sustainable mobility outcomes.”
Regnier said she is particularly interested in the opportunities emerging in South Florida’s rapidly growing transportation landscape, including expanding multimodal connectivity through transportation demand management, bus rapid transit, bike and pedestrian networks, and first- and last-mile mobility. She also pointed to growing momentum around Vision Zero safety initiatives, climate resilience and carbon reduction, and the integration of emerging technology such as automated vehicles and mobility-as-a-service platforms. Regional collaboration among metropolitan planning organizations, municipalities, and community partners, along with strategic public-private partnerships, will remain essential in advancing transportation solutions that support mobility and economic development in the region.
Regnier’s relationship-building, research expertise, and planning experience will make an immediate impact on the firm’s South Florida projects.
“Kat’s background in research and community engagement enhances our ability to help clients address transportation challenges,” DRMP Senior Planner and Project Manager Stephanie Garcia said. “Her ability to translate data and policy into practical planning strategies for effective project implementation will be a valuable asset to our growing South Florida practice.”
About DRMP
Since 1977, DRMP has earned a reputation as a trusted multidiscipline engineering firm that approaches challenges differently. What began as a small Florida-based firm has grown into a Southeastern powerhouse with over 700 employees across 23 offices. We partner with clients to deliver smart, sustainable infrastructure that helps communities thrive.
Ranked among Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms in the United States, DRMP is known for solving complex challenges through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and collaboration.
We value connection, creativity, and a welcoming, engaging culture that empowers employees to grow their careers. As we continue to expand, we remain committed to the principles that have guided us from the start.
