VRPA Technologies, Inc.

Traffic Engineering | Civil Engineering | Transportation Planning |

Public Outreach | Environmental Assessments

Innovative Approach. Essential Expertise.

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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Featured Projects

California High-Speed Rail Civil Engineering and Public Outreach Project

  • The California High-Speed Rail Authority and project designer Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (Stantec) are currently working to advance design and finalize the approximately 33.9-mile Merced to Madera project configuration 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. Public outreach services for this project are being led by VRPA, in coordination with Stantec, and California High-Speed Rail Authority staff. VRPA, under Stantec’s direction, is also assisting with irrigation district, agency, and utility owner relocation design reviews and coordination.

    VRPA’s involvement on this project includes the following:

    • Maintaining and updating the stakeholder database

    • Participation in monthly public outreach status meetings, and bi-weekly interdisciplinary meetings

    • Preparation of the Public Outreach and Communication Strategies document

    • Development of a property access training program, and facilitation of related training sessions for Stantec Team members accessing property along the planned High-Speed Rail corridor

    • Co-facilitation of two (2) Farm Bureau meetings

    • Participation in informational workshops in Merced and Chowchilla

    • Oversaw the distribution of property owner noticing flier, and workshop noticing flier

    • Performing Quality Control reviews of preliminary crossing designs for various irrigation districts, agencies, and utility owners

    • Communicating with various irrigation districts, agencies, and utility owners to ensure their requirements and standards are incorporated into all utility relocation design packages

    *Photo Credit: California High-Speed Rail Authority

Merced County Environmental and Public Outreach Project

  • 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.

    Image source: KVPR

Merced County Transportation Planning and Public Outreach Project

  • VRPA is leading the development of the Merced Regional Multimodal Access Plan (MRMAP). Drawing from the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) existing Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy and significant public involvement efforts, the MRMAP will serve as a roadmap to connect communities on the east and west sides of the Intermodal Rail Station. Reflecting the priorities of local residents in Merced County, the Plan will bring a special focus to economic growth, equity, air quality, and access, identifying investments that preserve and improve local roads, provide infrastructure for safer biking and walking to increase opportunities for non-car-dependent travel, and improve transit facilities and services

    Image source: ACE Rail

Southern California Traffic Engineering Project

  • 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.

    Image source: Riverside County Transportation Commission

Madera County Environmental Planning Project

  • 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.

    Image source: Californiaherps.com

Merced County Transportation Commission Environmental Planning Project

  • VRPA is leading the preparation of the Program Environmental Impact Reports (PEIR) for the Merced County Association of Governments. 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.

    Image source: County of Merced

  • "When we need a cohesive, experienced team to get the job done, we look to Georgiena and her staff of specialists at VRPA Technologies. They understand the job requirements, respond quickly and professionally, coordinate easily and work in cooperation with our staff ensuring successful completion of the tasks at hand. The firm's demonstrated successes and dedication to their clients guarantees that they will always get the job done right."

    Patricia Taylor, Executive Director, Madera County Tranportation Commission

  • "For over eight years, VRPA Technologies has shown our agency that they have the expertise, desire, and commitment to tackle our on-call traffic engineering needs. We can count of them in a pinch to work through challenges and produce quality work within tight timelines. We trust their work product and know that all of the impacts of the project will be addressed."

    Dan Fairbanks, Planning Director, March Joint Powers Authority

  • "Georgiena and I have worked together on numerous planning efforts over the course of several decades. With VRPA, it's all about positive results. Georgiena's resume and VRPA's previous work experience speak for themselves. The quality of their work product is unsurpassed. VRPA Technologies is firm Fresno Council of Governments looks to when we need to get a project completed on-time and on-budget."

    Tony Boren - Retired Executive Director, Fresno Council of Governments

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