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Alternative Project Delivery Seamless support across every project phase Innovative and cost-sensitive designs for transportation projects Team Transpo applies our understanding of project goalsetting and construction cost control to help lead SOQ/proposal processes, create successful projects, and foster long-term working relationships. Our expertise includes: Illumination Design Traffic Signal Design ITS Design Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Design Temporary Traffic Control Design Freeway & Highway Signing Channelization Design Tolling Infrastructure Design Client Projects A few of our recent favorites I-405 Brickyard to SR 527 Design Build WSDOT The project will extend the existing dual express toll lane (ETL) system 3.5-miles north of its current terminus at NE 160th Street. The project will also construct new travel lanes, direct access ramps, interchange improvements, Stride bus rapid transit stations and related facilities, and new fish passage culverts. Transpo is designing temporary traffic control plans for all phases of the project to support placement of temporary pavement and barrier, lane and shoulder closures, as well as full freeway closures and more. Transpo is also self-performing all of the required traffic analysis to support traffic control plan development. Secret Creek WSDOT The project will replace existing fish barrier culvert crossings on I-5 and Pacific Highway at Secret Creek with three fish passable structures. The project also includes reconstruction of the creek channel through the entire length of the I-5 median section between the two crossings. Transpo is designing maintenance of traffic for both northbound and southbound I-5, as well as Pacific Highway. The MOT approach on I-5 consists of full shooflies to allow construction to occur in a single phase for northbound and southbound. Transpo is also providing traffic control, intelligent transportation system, and illumination designs for both temporary and permanent facilities for the project. I-405, Renton to Bellevue: Corridor Widening and Express Toll Lane DB WSDOT The Renton to Bellevue project will add new capacity to create a two-lane express toll lane system between SR 167 in Renton and NE 6th Street in Bellevue. This project will connect a 40-mile system of express toll lanes that improves speeds and trip reliability for all travelers and supports the new I-405 Bus Rapid Transit system included in the Sound Transit 3 package. Transpo designed maintenance of traffic at the NE 44th St interchange and various traffic control plan setups in downtown Bellevue and at the interchange of I-405 and SR 520. Padden Creek Fish Passage WSDOT This fish barrier removal project constructed two fish-passable structures in Bellingham, WA across I-5 and SR 11. Transpo provided the ITS, traffic signal, illumination, maintenance of traffic, and traffic control designs, along with traffic operations analysis. Leading the Electrical and MOT Task force meetings, the team collaborated with WSDOT, the City of Bellingham, Whatcom Transit Authority, and other stakeholders. Connecting I-5 to the Fairhaven neighborhood, SR 11 underwent temporary closures for fish barrier replacement. Transpo engaged with local stakeholders addressing concerns which ensured minimal impacts on pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicular traffic during the project.  Kitsap County 29 Fish Passage Design Build WSDOT Transpo is partnered with Kiewit Infrastructure Co to deliver the SR 3, SR 104, SR 303, and SR 307, Kitsap County fish barrier removal progressive design build project. The scope of the project consists of 29 locations to remove fish barriers on state highways and replace with fish passable structures. The project consists of two phases: preliminary engineering, and final engineering/design. Transpo’s work includes maintenance of traffic, traffic operations analysis, intelligent transportation systems, traffic signals, and illumination.  I-405 & 85th Design Build WSDOT This mega project will replace the existing two-level cloverleaf interchange with a new three-level interchange supporting the future Sound Transit STRIDE Bus Rapid Transit station and will also construct roadway improvements along NE 85th Street. Transpo is serving as the Work Zone Traffic Engineering Manager (WTEM) leading the engineering of maintenance of traffic (MOT) and traffic control plans. This project involves multiple stages of construction and coordination with multiple agencies including the City of Kirkland.  Experts in our field Some of the folks we are lucky to work with Kevin Collins P E, PTOE Managing Principal Tuan Nguyen PE Project Manager Derek Noyes P E Project Manager Related Services TECHNOLOGY & ITS ILLUMINATION INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Message sent!

About Transpo Since 1975 Transpo has been an industry leader, specializing in planning and designing transportation systems that cater to all users, including drivers, transit riders, cyclists, pedestrians, and beyond. Mission We take pride in creating safe, accessible, and innovative transportation solutions to help people thrive in the communities we serve. Vision We aspire to improve quality of life by imagining what transportation can be. Values Teamwork We do our best work when we are all connected, sharing our diverse knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. We value teamwork, client participation, and community input. Ingenuity We support passionate, forward-thinking people as they inspire and imagine the future of transportation. We encourage every employee to seek out the most effective way to solve the transportation challenges of today and tomorrow. Relationships We understand relationships are the foundation of our business. We recognize and reward each employee’s unique contributions while promoting work-life harmony. We work to deeply understand our client’s needs and challenges in becoming their trusted advisor. Empathy We work to identify and understand the wants, needs, and viewpoints of those around us. We believe empathy strengthens relationships, builds leadership, fosters employee engagement, and earns client satisfaction. At Transpo Group, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. We strive to respect and embrace the nuances that make us who we are and provide a universal sense of belonging and trust.

As experts in transportation planning and consulting, we take pride in creating safe, accessible, and innovative transportation solutions to help people thrive in the communities we serve. We are full-spectrum transportation planning and engineering experts. About Us Team Services We take pride in creating safe, accessible, and innovative transportation solutions to help people thrive in the communities we serve. What We Do Complex projects, unique challenges. That's where we come in. Active Transportation ADA Campuses & Institutions Corridors Illumination Intersection Improvements K-12 Schools Modeling Parking Plans & Studies Port, Freight, & Rail Alternative Project Delivery Safety Site Development Technology & ITS Transit & New Mobility Adding Value Learn about the extra stuff we do to make our work stand out from the rest. Creative Services GIS Grants Public Engagement Always hiring top talent We're looking for experts in transportation planning, engineering, and ITS technologies. Learn More Get Social with Transpo! Follow us on Instagram @transpogroup Load more Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Message sent! Phone 425.821.3665 Email contact@transpogroup.com Headquarters 12131 113th Ave NE #203 Kirkland, WA 98034 Connect Washington 425.821.3665 New York 845.207.0785 Utah 801.656.2735

Parking The first and last impression of your community An integral part of every transportation system Our team develops comprehensive parking solutions using data driven metrics, analysis, technology, and innovative approaches to achieve client mobility goals. Our work includes: Demand forecasting Data collection and asset management Pricing and enforcement Neighborhood/residential studies Policy and code requirements Access and circulation Permit programs Curb space management Commercial loading zones Wayfinding and signage Parking technology and guidance systems Layout, design, and illumination Event management EV Parking and Charging Client Projects A few of our recent favorites Parking Consulting Services City of Glendale, CA Transpo prepared parking management strategies for the Downtown and Montrose neighborhood on- and off-street parking. We used a data driven approach to guide decisions, strategies and policies. Performance-based parking management strategies were developed to determine when and where to implement paid parking. Seattle Center Parking Study City of Seattle, WA Transpo prepared a strategic parking master plan for the Uptown Neighborhood and Seattle Center. Our work included an extensive data collection effort, stakeholder outreach, parking demand model and strategies that balanced the needs of the City, neighborhood, and businesses in the area. We addressed challenges related to redevelopment of the Mercer Garage, impacts of lost revenue, impacts of high-capacity transit, and feasibility of replacing through public/private partnerships. Permit Parking Program City of SeaTac, WA SeaTac’s parking system was experiencing pressures related to growth in the areas surrounding the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac Airport) and the Sound Transit light rail stations. Transpo assisted the City in developing a permit program that would maximize availability of parking, improve safety, support compliance, and provide a policy framework. The program was developed to meet near- and long-term needs by having community buy-in, on-going performance metrics to manage demands, and an attainable funding plan. Experts in our field Some of the folks we are lucky to work with Stefanie Herzstein PE, PTOE Principal Dan McKinney Managing Principal Paul Sharmin PE Senior Project Manager Related Services ADA CAMPUSES & INSTITUTIONS TECHNOLOGY & ITS Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Message sent!

Technology and ITS Innovations in transportation through technology The power to solve increasingly complex transportation issues By harnessing the power of advanced data analytics, real-time communications, and smart infrastructure, we are redefining the way people and goods move. Traffic Management Centers (TMC) Transit Signal Priority (TSP) Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) Active Traffic Management (ATM) Software systems integration ITS strategic plans Traveler information systems Fiber optic communications systems Wireless communications systems Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPMs) Adaptive Signal Control (ASC) Advanced traffic signal operations Grant funding support Systems engineering Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Connected And Automated Vehicles (CAV) Freight ITS Client Projects A few of our recent favorites Citywide Adaptive Signal Control System City of Federal Way, WA Transpo led a federally-funded project for ASC systems at 57 Federal Way intersections. The systems engineering process, including stakeholder engagement, led to selecting the SCOOT ASC system. Concurrently, Transpo developed PS&E docs for detection and communications upgrades supporting ASC. Additionally, Transpo designed a variable lane use control system at four intersections compatible with ASC, optimizing traffic operations. Currently, Transpo supports the City in the final stages of system turn-on, fine-tuning, and evaluation for both systems. Smart Mobility Plan City of Bellevue, WA Transpo played a key role in crafting Bellevue's Smart Mobility Plan, a strategic deployment plan encompassing over 30 ITS projects and six smart mobility initiatives. The plan addressed future city needs, incorporating recommendations for ITS upgrades, public-private data sharing, Vision Zero, and advancements in connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles. Cascade Gateway Advanced Border Information System Whatcom Council of Governments (WCOG) Transpo is leading the systems engineering effort for the design of a new Border Wait Time (BWT) system to replace and improve the aging BWT systems at the four primary US-Canada border crossings between BC and WA. This project will involve close collaboration with WCOG, WSDOT, BC MOTI, USCBP, and CBSA to develop a binational BWT system that will solve current system challenges, improve accuracy and reliability, and support additional features. Experts in our field Some of the folks we are lucky to work with Karl Typolt PE Transportation Systems Engineer Justin Chan PE Senior Project Manager Mark Jensen Principal, Director of Technology Related Services SAFETY K-12 SCHOOLS TRANSIT & NEW MOBILITY Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Message sent!

Active Transportation Identifying and designing improvements for bicycle and pedestrian needs Advocates for safety, comfort, and connectivity Our Active Transportation expertise includes: bicycle facility design including bike lanes, buffers, cycle tracks, shared use paths intersection improvements mid-block crossing and other crossing improvements pedestrian signal design sidewalk design overall system safety safe routes to school campus planning Client Projects A few of our recent favorites California Street Improvements City of Everett, WA Transpo designed a bike and pedestrian corridor along California Street that connects downtown Everett, WA with the US 2 trail. The safety-focused improvements includes infill and new location sidewalk, raised cycle track, shared use path, and improved crossing designs that are inclusive of a wide range of users, but accommodate existing land use, parking and vehicle traffic. S Wenatchee Ave Bicycle Connectivity Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council Transpo evaluated alternatives for low-stress bicycle improvements on S Wenatchee Avenue and connecting corridors in South Wenatchee. The scope of the study included bilingual public engagement, identification of feasible alternatives, selection criteria and a preferred alternative. The recommended design included a mix of buffered bike lanes, protected cycle tracks and off-street connections. Parkview Safe Routes to School City of Bellingham, WA Transpo developed plans, specifications and an estimate, implementing recommendations of a corridor planning study Transpo conducted prior to the City obtaining federal Safe Routes to School funding for the project. The design includes new location and infill sidewalks, bike lanes, roundabout conversion of a signal, curb ramps, raised and RRFB crossings, roadway realignment and illumination. Experts in our field Some of the folks we are lucky to work with "The Transpo team was creative in the integration of active mode facilities in the right of way and focused on safety and mobility for all users throughout the design process. " -Freeman Anthony, PE City of Bellingham Brett Schock P E, AICP, RSP2i Senior Project Manager Kristen Cassias PE, RSP1 Senior Project Manager Jon Pascal P E Managing Principal Related Services SAFETY K-12 SCHOOLS TRANSIT & NEW MOBILITY Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Message sent!

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Campuses & Institutions Safe, efficient strategies for your transportation system Advocates for safety, comfort, and connectivity Whether it’s a college or university, hospital, or any type of business campus, planning for safe and effective transportation is a high priority. We support the development and evaluation of campus and institutional master plans, focusing on areas such as access and operations, multimodal connectivity, internal circulation, and parking. Additional services include: Special Event Planning Modeling Pedestrian/Bicycle Strategies Safety/Traffic Calming Lighting, Wayfinding and Signage Transportation Demand Management ADA Transition Plans Transportation Impact Analysis SEPA and EIS Studies Client Projects A few of our recent favorites Transportation Management Plan University of Washington Transpo completed a thorough transportation and parking analysis for the University of Washington’s (UW) Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell campuses. Strategies to help the UW implement their transportation vision included outreach and engagement to gain support from the campus community and key partner agencies. Transportation Master Plan Seattle Children's Hospital To better serve an increasing volume of patients, Seattle Children’s Hospital developed a master plan to double the existing size. The transportation impacts of the expansion on the surrounding residential neighborhood were evaluated. Transpo developed 9 alternatives and prepared an EIS. Redmond Campus Rebuild Microsoft Transpo was an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team that developed a master plan for 3 million square feet of new office space on Microsoft’s East Campus in Redmond. Comprehensive traffic analysis was critical in determining the number, location and type of site access and evaluating on-site vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle circulation. Experts in our field Some of the folks we are lucky to work with Stefanie Herzstein P E Principal Dan McKinney Managing Principal Mike Swenson P E , PTOE Managing Principal Related Services SAFETY K-12 SCHOOLS TRANSIT & NEW MOBILITY Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Message sent!