Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering and Landscape Architecture Partner in Florida
METRO Consulting Group is an entrepreneur-led professional services firm specializing in engineering and landscape architecture solutions in Florida. Founded in 2010 by Dwayne Darbonne, our team combines decades of experience in transportation infrastructure and environmental design to deliver cost-effective, sustainable projects. We serve clients ranging from the Florida Department of Transportation to private developers, prioritizing personalized service and innovative approaches that minimize carbon footprints. Our multidisciplinary team includes urban planners, engineers, and landscape architects who collaborate to create infrastructure that enhances community livability. We are committed to producing high-quality deliverables on time and within budget, guided by core values of faith, courage, and enthusiasm. Our expertise spans PD&E studies, roadway design, traffic engineering, and native plant landscape architecture, ensuring comprehensive solutions for complex infrastructure challenges.We maintain unlimited qualifications in 14 FDOT workgroups, demonstrating our technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. Our approach emphasizes realistic renderings, public involvement, and ecological preservation to meet client needs while supporting environmental sustainability. With offices in Maitland and Tampa, we provide localized expertise for statewide projects. Our track record includes innovative drainage solutions, traffic modeling, and low-impact design strategies that reduce long-term maintenance costs. We remain dedicated to advancing Florida's infrastructure through technical excellence and client-focused collaboration.
Services
PD&E Studies
Roadway Design
Traffic Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Planning Services
Drainage Solutions
Bridge Inspection
Native Plant Design
Traffic Signal Timing
Corridor Planning
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 17 years of engineering expertise in Florida infrastructure projects
- Our team includes certified professionals in transportation and landscape architecture
- We implement cost-effective designs that reduce carbon footprints by 30-40%
- Our FDOT-qualified team handles projects of all sizes from concept to completion
- We provide personalized service with direct principal involvement on all projects
Associations and certifications
- FDOT Workgroups
Services
PD&E Studies
Our FDOT-qualified team conducts comprehensive Project Development and Environment studies including alternative corridor evaluations. We provide full-service solutions from public involvement to environmental analysis, creating realistic pedestrian-level renderings based on actual site photographs to visualize infrastructure improvements.
Roadway Design
We specialize in major and minor roadway design for new alignments and resurfacing projects. Our expertise includes bicycle trails, sidewalk widening, and road diet implementations that improve safety while maintaining budget constraints through innovative, low-impact design approaches.
Traffic Engineering
Our traffic operations team provides comprehensive analysis and design services including traffic studies, signal timing optimization, and pavement marking plans. We develop data-driven solutions that improve traffic flow while meeting FDOT standards for safety and efficiency.
Landscape Architecture
Our award-winning landscape architects create sustainable environments using Florida-native plants that require minimal irrigation. We integrate ecological preservation with infrastructure needs, enhancing streetscapes while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and reducing long-term maintenance costs.
Corridor Planning
We conduct multi-modal studies and investment analyses for transportation corridors, developing comprehensive plans that balance mobility needs with community character. Our approach includes feasibility assessments and subarea planning to optimize infrastructure investments across different geographic scales.
People
Dwayne Darbonne
Managing Member
With 17 years as a project engineer followed by senior management roles at international firms, Dwayne founded METRO in 2010 to create a client-focused engineering practice. His expertise in transportation infrastructure and commitment to innovative design drives the firm's technical excellence.
Karina A. Veaudry
Landscape Architecture Manager
A recognized authority on native plant design, Karina previously led her own landscape architecture firm and served as President of the Florida Native Plant Society. She brings ecological expertise that enhances infrastructure projects through sustainable, regionally appropriate plant selections.
Questions
What engineering services does METRO Consulting Group offer?
We provide transportation engineering, roadway design, traffic studies, drainage solutions, bridge inspection, and PD&E studies for public and private infrastructure projects.
Do you specialize in sustainable design practices?
Yes, our designs prioritize low-carbon solutions using native plants and existing infrastructure to minimize environmental impact and long-term maintenance costs.
What areas of Florida do you serve?
We operate statewide with offices in Maitland (Central Florida) and Tampa (West Coast), handling projects from initial planning through construction.
How does your firm handle complex infrastructure projects?
Our multidisciplinary team combines engineering expertise with landscape architecture to create comprehensive solutions that address technical challenges and community needs.
Can you work with both government agencies and private clients?
Yes, we serve the Florida Department of Transportation, local municipalities, private developers, and homeowner associations with tailored infrastructure solutions.
