VRPA Technologies, Inc.

VRPA Technologies recently attended the CEAC (County Engineer's Association of California) 2024 Fall Conference held in Pasadena. The event centered around insightful committee led discussions impacting various County agencies throughout the state - with topics ranging from transportation and flood control to resource recovery and waste management. The conference culminated with a hilariously entertaining CLODS BBQ serving delicious chili served in the only way the CLODS know how - straight out of a toilet! This was VRPA's first time attending the event and we look forward to attending for years to come! Special shout out to Dokken Engineering (#Dokken) for an amazing evening where VRPA staff was able to kick back and experience the thrill of real racing in a state-of-the-art simulator! VRPA would also like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and that you enjoy spending some quality time with family and friends! #vrpatechnologies #transportation #engineering

Last week, our team members Jason Vivian, Ryan Vivian, and Carolina Ilic, MCP, AICP proudly attended the APWA Annual Awards Luncheon, celebrating the incredible efforts of public agencies and their contributions to enhancing infrastructure across the Central Valley. A special highlight of the event was witnessing Jason's swearing-in as Regional Director for the APWA Committee! 🎉 We are honored to partner with public agencies in shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for the Central Valley. Thank you to APWA and all the dedicated professionals driving progress in infrastructure. #Infrastructure #APWA #Leadership #VRPATechnologies #CommunityImpact

VRPA Technologies is proud to have been recognized as a sponsor at the WTS-CenCal Annual Scholarship Recognition Awards and Mixer, where Carolina Ilic, MCP, AICP received a certificate of appreciation on behalf of our team. Our sponsorship reflects VRPA's commitment to empowering women students pursuing careers in transportation. It's a value rooted deeply in our story—our CEO and founder, Georgiena Vivian, is a trailblazer in the transportation industry. In 1988, Georgiena created her own firm, and her leadership continues to inspire the next generation of industry professionals. We are honored to support the mission of WTS Central California in advancing opportunities for women and look forward to seeing these scholarship recipients thrive and make their mark! #WTS #WomenInTransportation #EmpoweringWomen #VRPATechnologies #Leadership #Transportation

Madera Transit Plan - Improving Bus Services in Madera, CA! 🚍 The City of Madera has taken major strides toward making public transit more efficient and accessible through the Madera Transit Plan (MTP). VRPA Technologies led public outreach efforts for the MTP to inform the public of proposed changes to Madera Metro bus services. Highlights from the project include: - Thorough review and inspection of all Madera Metro bus stops and schedules - Two bilingual flyers, social media content, and a project QR code to engage the community - Bilingual community surveys, pop-up events, and three public forums to gather valuable public input With MTP's completion in January 2024, Madera’s transit is now more user-friendly, with optimized routes and improved bus stop spacing. We’re excited to see these changes make transit more accessible for everyone! #VRPATechnologies #transit #transportationplanning

We are excited to be at the Focus on the Future conference in Long Beach tomorrow, Sunday, November 10th through Tuesday, November 12th. Visit our booth and chat with us about how VRPA can assist with your transportation planning and engineering needs! #VRPATechnologies #transportation #FocusontheFuture #transportationplanning #engineering #trafficengineering #civilengineering https://lnkd.in/gqfKHEN

Our VRPA team joined the Fairmead Community Meeting at Fairmead Elementary School to support outreach for the High-Speed Rail Authority's Merced to Madera Project. We were there to answer questions, gather feedback, and ensure community voices are heard every step of the way. Local input is vital to making this project a success, and we’re grateful to everyone who came out to share their thoughts! #CommunityEngagement #HighSpeedRail #VRPA

VRPA Technologies is proud to partner with WSP USA Inc. and the Merced County Association of Governments I MCAG on the Merced County Transportation Network Vulnerability Assessment (TNVA). This vital project will identify transportation assets in Merced County that are vulnerable to climate change impacts such as wildfires, extreme temperatures, and precipitation, and recommend strategies for adaptation. These findings will guide the next update of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and assist MCAG in project prioritization and evaluation. VRPA’s primary responsibilities on this project include: - Development of a Public Engagement Plan - Attending and obtaining public input at 6-8 pop-up events - Development of bilingual outreach materials including flyers and community surveys - Participation in a set of stakeholder interviews - Assisting with development of a set of recommended adaptation strategies to address transportation-related climate vulnerabilities - Development of cost estimates for the adaptation options that will be used in the cost-benefit analysis.

Carolina Ilic, MCP, AICP, Principal Transportation Planner at VRPA Technologies, was proud to attend the recent WTS High-Speed Rail Luncheon! The event featured insightful discussions on California's High-Speed Rail project with prominent female staff from the California High-Speed Rail Authority: Christine Inouye, Margaret Cederoth, and Catrina Blair, MBA. Moderated by Tina Moschetti of Stantec, the luncheon explored the future of high-speed rail in California and women leading the way. #WTS #HighSpeedRail #Transportation #SustainableTransit #VRPATechnologies #WomenInTransportation

VRPA recently completed an engineering assessment of a 0.55-mile segment of Mumy Lane Road in Inyo County, which serves a local sand and gravel mining operation. Our team evaluated the road and two timber-framed bridges, performing load analyses and recommending upgrades to ensure compliance with local conditional use permits. We provided options to repair or supplement the bridges for full legal load capacity and offered recommendations for roadway improvements and maintenance to meet county standards. We're proud to support our client's needs and local infrastructure around Inyo County! #Engineering #Infrastructure #RoadSafety #BridgeAssessment #VRPATechnologies

Our Senior Transportation Planner, Jeff Stine, hit the greens last month at the 2024 ITE San Diego Section Annual Golf Tournament at Twin Oaks Golf Course! With 120 golfers participating this year, the event was a great success, helping fund the SDSU Student Chapter. A special shoutout to Saul Kane, PE, TE, PTOE of LIN Consulting, Inc. for organizing this fantastic event for the past 10 years!   #GolfTournament #ITE #Transportation #Community #SDSU #Networking #TransportationPlanning