VRPA Technologies, Inc.
Traffic Engineering | Civil Engineering | Transportation Planning |
Public Outreach | Environmental Assessments
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Founded in 1988, VRPA Technologies, Inc. offers comprehensive consulting services throughout the Western United States and specializes in traffic engineering, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental assessments and public outreach.
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Central Valley Stations
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has initiated a project to provide design services for the Central Valley Stations (CVS) project comprised of the Merced, Fresno, Kings/Tulare and Bakersfield stations. The four stations and sites, as well as the associated planning activities, are being managed, designed, and documented as four separate design projects with stand-alone schematic design documents and with consistent design quality, common materials, detailing, and specification in line with the Authority’s Standards. VRPA’s project responsibilities have included the analysis of the traffic flow on the sites, calculating average daily traffic volumes anticipated from ridership projections and existing roadway capacity, and validating existing turning movement counts at the intersection within the study area and calculating future volumes based on projections. VRPA is also providing traffic engineering design for transportation facilities near the station areas.
Design Services for Merced to Madera (M2M)
The California High-Speed Rail (HSR) Authority (the Authority) is working to advance design and finalize the approximately 33.9-mile Merced to Madera project footprint. These critical steps will move the sections closer to construction, with the goal of electrified high-speed trains running between Merced and Bakersfield between 2030 and 2033. VRPA is serving as the utilities coordination lead for the M2M segment, managing Stantec’s team of utility design subconsultants and ensuring schedule adherence and proper coordination/review and input from the Authority. VRPA is responsible for monthly coordination meetings with impacted utility owners (Irrigation Districts, PG&E Electrical Distribution/Transmission/Gas, Kinder Morgan Petroleum, AT&T Communications, City of Merced Sewer) and other stakeholder agencies. VRPA performs key interdisciplinary coordination with track/roadway/environmental/structures/right-of-way/H&H/environmental team leads (in conjunction with Authority oversight) to ensure all utilities within this critical segment are relocated prior to the construction of the HSR corridor (track guideway, rail, and embankment).
Public Outreach for Design Services for Merced to Madera (M2M)
VRPA is providing public outreach services for the Design Services for Merced to Madera project. VRPA’s outreach responsibilities have included maintaining a stakeholder database, preparation of the Public Outreach and Communication Strategies document, and development of a property access training program. VRPA has also co-facilitated multi-county Farm Bureau and Water District status meetings, oversaw the distribution of the property owner noticing materials and the workshop noticing flyer, and participated in informational workshops in Merced, Chowchilla, and Fairmead.
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The Transportation Network Vulnerability Assessment (TNVA) will identify transportation assets that may be vulnerable to impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat or precipitation, and assess how to address those risks with various projects and strategies. Public engagement services for this project are being led by VRPA, in coordination with WSP USA Inc. (WSP) and Merced County Association of Government (MCAG) staff. VRPA, under WSP’s direction, is also assisting with developing a set of recommended adaptation strategies to address transportation-related climate vulnerabilities, and will also be providing cost estimates for the adaptation options that WSP will use in the cost-benefit analysis.
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VRPA led the development of the Merced Regional Multimodal Access Plan (MRMAP). A major focus of the MRMAP was to identify transportation projects that facilitate multimodal access to and from the future integrated rail station in downtown Merced, recognizing passenger rail service as a critical component of the region’s mobility network that complements planned improvements to SR-99 and freight movement. At the time of the plan’s finalization, the California High-Speed Rail Authority had proposed relocating the Merced High-Speed Rail station to a site southeast of downtown Merced. The project team designed the multimodal transportation projects to remain highly relevant by providing essential connections to the existing Transpo Center in downtown Merced, which would serve as the primary hub linking local transit services to the future High-Speed Rail Station.
Based on the wide range of public input received and corresponding technical analysis, the MRMAP includes 18 projects, including an Express Bus route connecting UC Merced, Merced College, and Downtown Merced, four new microtransit zones, two new mobility hubs, and 11 active transportation projects that increase opportunities for non-car-dependent travel to access downtown Merced, Atwater, and Livingston. Collectively, the projects are calculated to result in capital costs of almost $40 million and reduce an estimated 677,000 vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per year–the equivalent of driving around the earth annually almost 27 times. The multimodal improvements will be incorporated into the next Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy.
The final Plan has been completed as is now available to the public: https://www.mcagov.org/DocumentCenter/View/5508/Final-MRMAP-Plan---02-11-26
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This multi-phase corridor analysis evaluated alternative alignments of a 32-mile east-west limited access route in western Riverside County to relieve congestion, improve safety and help address future traffic demands. Originally identified during the Riverside County Integrated Project (RCIP), the route was originally planned to connect the Corona and San Jacinto areas along the Cajalco-Ramona Expressway between the I-15 and SR 79. After detailed study and consideration a shorter, 16-mile improvement between San Jacinto and Perris was selected for implementation.
VRPA led the traffic analysis associated with the project, including the incorporation and update of local jurisdiction socioeconomic data and road networks for the travel demand modeling and traffic analysis for seven (7) alternatives. This effort included coordination between five (5) Cities and the County of Riverside. The Southern California Association of Governments 2030 Regional Traffic Model was utilized for the project. VRPA led efforts to compare and analyze the existing 2030 socioeconomic files against local City General Plans and new development projects surrounding the project area.
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VRPA is leading the preparation of the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Madera County Transportation Commission. The PEIR will be developed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and federal transportation and air quality requirements. The information presented in the PEIR will fully disclose potential impacts and increase public awareness and participation in the regional transportation planning process. VRPA's responsibilities will include collecting data, analyzing environmental impacts, assessing mitigation measures, and preparing the Draft and Final PEIR.
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The purpose of the project is to prepare a five-year Strategic Transit Plan for transit services in the SCT service area boundary. This will be done in collaboration with staff from SCT, the Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA), Santa Rosa City Bus, and Petaluma Transit. VRPA Technologies, Inc., in partnership with Via Mobility, LLC., will assess current transit conditions, facilitate stakeholder engagement, engage in collaborative regional transit planning, and develop an actionable strategic plan for pursuing transit improvements in the SCT service area and enhanced connections to the other transit systems in the region. VRPA is leading the development of this Plan with assistance from Via Mobility, LLC.
VRPA’s responsibilities as prime contractor for this project include:
Conducting a comprehensive assessment of current transit services and infrastructure.
Gathering input from key stakeholders, including community members, transit riders, governmental agencies, and partner organizations.
Conducting surveys and analyzing survey results.
Engaging in collaborative regional transit planning.
Developing recommendations for a five-year Strategic Transit Plan for Sonoma County Transit.
Presenting findings, including proposals for phased implementation.
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