Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Transportation Engineering Partner in Pittsburgh, PA
Trans Associates has been a trusted name in transportation engineering since 1989. Our firm specializes in delivering comprehensive transportation studies, roadway design, and traffic engineering solutions to public and private sector clients. With decades of collective experience, our project managers bring expertise in resolving complex transportation challenges efficiently and cost-effectively. We prioritize client relationships, ensuring our solutions are context-sensitive and tailored to individual needs. Our team's innovative approach has led to groundbreaking work, including autonomous vehicle test track design and award-winning crash avoidance systems.We remain committed to advancing transportation infrastructure while maintaining a client-focused approach. Our point of contact model ensures clients work directly with professionals having 15-30 years of experience. We welcome challenging projects that push the boundaries of traditional transportation engineering. Our history of successful collaborations with major healthcare facilities, universities, and municipalities demonstrates our ability to deliver impactful solutions. Today, we continue to build on our legacy of excellence in transportation engineering services.
Services
Traffic Engineering
Transportation Planning
Parking Consulting
Highway Design
Municipal Advocacy
Funding Assistance
Bike/Pedestrian Studies
Event Parking Solutions
Traffic Impact Studies
Intersection Improvements
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of transportation engineering expertise
- Our point of contact has 15-30 years industry experience
- We specialize in context-sensitive, client-centric solutions
- We implement innovative transportation technology solutions
- Our team advocates for local municipal interests and residents
Services
Transportation Planning
We develop comprehensive transportation plans addressing current and future mobility needs. Our planning process incorporates multimodal analysis, traffic forecasting, and infrastructure requirements to create sustainable transportation systems. We specialize in integrating transportation solutions with community development goals while ensuring regulatory compliance and funding opportunities.
Traffic Engineering
Our traffic engineering services focus on optimizing roadway performance and safety. We analyze traffic patterns, design intersection improvements, and implement traffic calming measures tailored to specific location requirements. Our solutions enhance traffic flow while prioritizing safety for all road users including motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Parking Consulting
We provide expert parking analysis and design services for commercial, institutional, and municipal clients. Our parking solutions address capacity requirements, traffic flow optimization, and innovative space utilization while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and accessibility requirements across various project types.
Funding Assistance
We help clients identify and secure transportation funding opportunities. Our team navigates government grant programs, prepares funding applications, and coordinates with agencies to maximize financial resources for infrastructure projects. This service ensures clients can implement essential improvements while optimizing available funding sources.
Municipal Advocacy
We provide municipalities with technical expertise and advocacy services. Our team represents local interests in transportation matters, assists with infrastructure planning, and negotiates project requirements with state agencies. Our approach combines technical knowledge with community-focused solutions to protect municipal interests throughout project development.
People
Cynthia A. Jampole, P.E.
Principal/CEO
Cynthia Jampole has led Trans Associates since 1989, with extensive experience in transportation and parking studies. She leads projects for major healthcare providers, universities, and Pittsburgh development initiatives. Recognized regionally as a transportation engineering authority, she maintains active client relationships.
Nicholas J. Schaefer, P.E., PTOE
Principal
Nicholas Schaefer serves as a principal engineer in our Hershey office. He brings specialized traffic engineering expertise and transportation planning experience to client projects across central Pennsylvania. His technical knowledge supports diverse transportation infrastructure initiatives.
Doyle Clear
Senior Engineer
Doyle Clear manages transportation projects from our Columbus office. With decades of experience in Ohio's transportation sector, he specializes in roadway design, traffic studies, and municipal infrastructure improvements. His local expertise supports effective solutions for Ohio-based clients.
Questions
What transportation engineering services does Trans Associates offer?
We provide comprehensive transportation engineering services including traffic studies, roadway design, intersection improvements, parking analysis, transportation planning, and funding assistance for public and private sector clients.
Do you work with both public and private sector clients?
Yes, we serve a diverse client base including municipalities, healthcare facilities, universities, and private developers with their transportation engineering needs across Pennsylvania and Ohio.
How do you handle complex transportation challenges?
Our experienced team applies innovative solutions to complex issues, combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving. We've implemented autonomous vehicle test tracks and developed award-winning safety systems to address transportation challenges.
Can you assist with transportation funding applications?
Yes, we help identify funding opportunities and prepare grant applications for transportation projects. Our team has successfully secured funding for various infrastructure improvements through state and federal programs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Pennsylvania and Ohio from offices in Pittsburgh, Hershey, and Columbus. Our services extend to both urban and rural communities across these regions.
How do you approach municipal transportation projects?
We combine technical expertise with local advocacy, acting as transportation consultants who protect municipal interests while delivering practical infrastructure solutions that benefit local residents and businesses.
