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Grants Specializing in grant application support, our team streamlines the process, maximizing your chances of securing funding for vital transportation and safety initiatives. Securing the Future Transpo assists agencies with identifying and applying for grant funding from federal and state sources as a method of turning transportation plans into on the ground projects. We are experienced with the requirements for programs such as WSDOT’s Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Pedestrian-Bicycle Safety (PBS), Safe Routes to School (SRTS), the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Urban Arterial, Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART), Active Transportation and Complete Streets programs, as well as other grant funding opportunities under the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Transpo has developed projects and funding applications for agencies which have been selected for over 25 million dollars in funding since 2018. Helping to Secure Critical Capital Check out some cool grant applications we've had the pleasure of supporting.

Corridors Balancing the needs and safety of all roadway users Seamless connectivity through innovative planning and engineering Transportation corridor planning involves a comprehensive and strategic approach to designing and managing roads that facilitate the movement of people and goods, and to create safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks through a community. Our corridors expertise includes: ​ Traffic Analysis Multimodal Integration Environmental and Community Impact Land Use Planning Safety Assessments Smart Transportation Technologies Intersection Alternatives Public Outreach Client Projects A few of our recent favorites Allen St Corridor Study City of Kelso, WA Transpo worked with the City of Kelso and WSDOT to study potential improvements to the Allen Street corridor to improve safety and mobility. Goals included understanding what contributes to congestion and safety concerns in the area, what challenges users face, and identifying potential solutions to improve conditions and safety for all. The ultimate vision for this study is to meet the needs of people that live, work, and travel through the study area. SR 516 Corridor Study City of Covington, WA/WSDOT Transpo partnered with WSDOT and the City of Covington on a corridor study of SR 516. The corridor is less than one-half mile in length and includes five closely spaced signalized intersections, including on/off-ramps for SR 18. The study evaluated options that included traffic operations, safety, multimodal connectivity, constructability, and environmental impacts. I-5 Skagit Transportation Study WSDOT Transpo assisted the WSDOT Northwest Region Mount Baker Area in completing the Phase 1 effort of the I-5 Skagit Transportation Study, to address capacity and safety performance issues along a 9-mile-long corridor that runs through the urban areas of Mount Vernon and Burlington in Skagit County. Experts in our field Some of the folks we are lucky to work with Chris Comeau Senior Project Manager Kristen Cassias PE, RSP1 Senior Project Manager Jon Pascal P E Managing Principal Related Services ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS TRANSIT & NEW MOBILITY Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Message sent!

Site Development Innovative services tailored for complex sites Comprehensive transportation solutions for owners, developers, and architects Whether you are developing a downtown commercial office building or a suburban mixed-use center, Transpo Group provides effective solutions for transportation-related issues. Typical services we provide include: ​ ​ SEPA and EIS studies Due diligence and feasibility Permitting and Entitlement Strategy Development agreement/mitigation negotiations Expert witness and testimony Development standards/plan review Roadway design and channelization Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Pedestrian, bicycle, and safety considerations Transit planning Client Projects A few of our recent favorites Seattle Convention Center Addition City of Seattle, WA Transpo Group supported the Seattle Convention Center by managing and leading traffic engineering design for the new addition in downtown Seattle. This complex project implemented right-of-way improvements over several construction phases. The addition required an array of design support services, including developing a traffic management plan, traffic control staging plans, traffic signal up-grades/modifications at 13 intersections, channelization design along 10 urban corridors, and a comprehensive analysis of pedestrian and bicycle mobility and access. Tehaleh Employment Based Planned Community Pierce County, WA EIS transportation analyses, expert witness testimony and design services were provided for this master plan community. The site includes up to 9,700 housing units and 3 million square-feet of commercial uses, schools, and parks. Extensive coordination on transportation was conducted including working with Pierce County, WSDOT, Orting, Sumner and Bonney Lake. On-going services include traffic monitoring, development agreement updates, hearing support and intersection design. Cascade Industrial Center Subarea Plan & Planned Action EIS City of Arlington, WA Transpo provided the transportation analysis for the Arlington-Marysville Cascade Industrial Center (CIC) Subarea Plan. Transpo evaluated roadway and intersection transportation improvement needs to support the subarea plan and considered opportunities to leverage and improve facilities for the future Community Transit Swift bus rapid transit. Transpo evaluated pedestrian and bicycle connectivity and developed strategies to encourage the use of alternative modes to access businesses within the CIC. Experts in our field Some of the folks we are lucky to work with Stefanie Herzstein P E, PTOE Principal Mike Swenson PE, PTOE Managing Principal Kassi Leingang P E Senior Project Manager Related Services CAMPUSES & INSTITUTIONS ILLUMINATION INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Message sent!

Plans and Studies Shaping your community vision for the future Orchestrating movement in communities with diverse needs Addressing both immediate and long-term needs often requires a multifaceted approach that combines short-term actions with overarching policies and goals. Plans encompass a range of strategies and considerations to address transportation needs effectively. Our expertise includes: ​ Comprehensive Plan Multimodal Planning Regional transportation Plans Sub Area Plans Client Projects A few of our recent favorites Long Range Transportation Plan Update Herkimer-Oneida Counties Transportation Council (HOCTC) Transpo delivered the 2020-2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for HOCTC, the designated metropolitan planning organization for the Utica, NY region. The LRTP will guide federal investment in the region’s transportation network over the plan’s 20-year horizon. This was the first edition of HOCTC’ LRTP to be branded (Going Places) and professionally graphically designed. The Plan recognizes the importance of both maintaining state-of-good-repair on the existing network, the potential to support economic development activities, and the opportunities created by emerging transportation technologies. The LRTP received a commendation from FHWA, in recognition of its innovative planning practices tailored to a resource-constrained funding environment. Downtown Subarea Plan Update and EIS City of Marysville, WA Transpo prepared the transportation analysis to support this Master Plan and EIS project for the City of Marysville. Travel Context Classification were developed as a tool for identifying whether auto/transit, bikes, or pedestrians are the priority for each street, as well as supporting the additional proposed densities. Multimodal transportation improvements and programs were identified including addressing pedestrian needs and technology to improve traffic flows. Transportation Master Plan City of Yakima, WA Transpo Group worked with the City of Yakima on an update to the City’s Transportation Plan. The update included an inventory and analysis of multimodal transportation facilities to understand the impact of land use changes over the next 25 years. Transpo focused on strategies based on implementing complete streets elements with a layered network approach. A layered network approach endorses complete street principles but acknowledges that some corridors should prioritize specific modes to improve level and quality of service and safety. Improvement projects and programs will be defined to address traffic safety, non-motorized travel, and transit service based on level of service standards set by the overall goals of the Plan. Experts in our Field Some of the folks we are lucky to work with Patrick Lynch AICP Principal Jewell Hamilton STP Transportation Analyst Chris Comeau FAICP-CTP Senior Project Manager Related Services ADA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Message sent!

California Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Corridor Improvements City of Everett, WA Improving and developing active mode connections to downtown Everett for pedestrians and cyclists. About the Project Transpo developed five creative bike facility alternatives, and an analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of each for consideration by the public and the City through a public outreach program, including an online open house website to solicit public feedback on the alternatives. Alternatives considered included cycle tracks, buffered bike lanes and shared use paths, along with multiple routing options. Transpo provided final engineering design services, completing fully designed plans, specifications and cost estimates of the preferred alternative bike and pedestrian improvements. The final design includes a two-way cycle track, new back-in angled parking, full sidewalks, new RRFB protected crossings, curb extensions, a raised intersection, and planting strips with street trees to enhance the corridor. The design was completed in 2023 with construction to follow in the next few years dependent on grant funding and phasing with adjacent complimentary bike and pedestrian projects. Services Provided Bicycle facility alternatives development and analysis Public Outreach, online and in-person Bicycle and pedestrian facility final PS&E design Curb Ramp and ADA parking design RRFB crossing and raised intersection design Project Challenges Transpo and the City were challenged with identifying the best facility design to meet the overall project goal while balancing the perceived lack of existing on-street parking, public familiarity with bike facility types, City long-term maintenance concerns and traffic operations concerns. ​ Transpo developed and evaluated a wide range of alternative sections and facility types, considering everything from shared roadways to full shared use paths and a variety of striped on-road bike facilities. Our team evaluated parking use analysis at peak demand times to understand the existing parking supply and demands, even during overnight and weekend activities. Public input was sought with an online portal of information and surveys, along with in-person outreach to the extent feasible in the challenging COVID-19 affected environment of 2021 and 2022. City staff from operations and maintenance, along with public works, communications and traffic were consulted during the evaluation of alternatives and feedback was incorporated into the final evaluation. Our alternatives analysis was thorough and transparent to ensure that the public understood how the selected alternative balanced the competing needs while still meeting the project goal. The alternatives process was documented in a final report, available for the public prior to any final design efforts on the preferred alternative. Challenges during the design phase of the process included steep slopes at tie-ins to private property, ADA access and parking challenges, existing grant-funded electric vehicle charging that needed to be protected in-place, and addressing the visibility and comfort of all modes at the various intersections along the project corridor. The final design, incorporating a raised crossing, a mix of curb types, parking types and curb ramps to preserve ADA access and EV chargers, and curb extensions and treatments at crossings to slow vehicle turning speeds while also slowing cyclists approaching intersections, met all the design challenges. Key project dates and milestones June 2025 - April 2026 July 2024 - May 2025 January 2023 - June 2024 Key project milestone here Deep dive hard stop pass the mayo, appeal to the client, sue the vice president no scraps hit the floor. Closing these latest prospects is like putting socks on an octopus social currency identify pain points, nor build on a culture of contribution and inclusion. Key project milestone here Deep dive hard stop pass the mayo, appeal to the client, sue the vice president no scraps hit the floor. Closing these latest prospects is like putting socks on an octopus social currency identify pain points, nor build on a culture of contribution and inclusion. Key project milestone here Deep dive hard stop pass the mayo, appeal to the client, sue the vice president no scraps hit the floor. Closing these latest prospects is like putting socks on an octopus social currency identify pain points, nor build on a culture of contribution and inclusion. Project highlights Transpo absolutely killed it with our project. Working with them was the single greatest experience of my life. Better than the birth of my children or the one time my father finally said he loved me. -Client McClientface 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!

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!

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.