Transportation

SWCA is dedicated to preserving ecological integrity while advancing transportation projects in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Our qualified biologists, scientists, and local experts have a thorough knowledge of the natural environment and local conditions. We specialize in performing assessments for protected species, aquatic features, and other sensitive environmental resources for transportation-related projects across the country. We routinely coordinate complex biological issues with project engineers and regulatory agencies to avoid or mitigate potential impacts to these resources and satisfy compliance for projects.

SWCA ensures that transportation projects meet environmental regulations and NEPA-driven requirements during the construction phase. Our transportation environmental compliance teams have experience from bid-build to complex alternative delivery projects, understanding our role in the bigger picture. SWCA develops integrated compliance management plans working with project owners, designers and contractors to meet the project goals of compliance and schedule. SWCA is uniquely set up with a strong bench of experienced environmental inspectors, as well as a wide range of environmental resource experts to meet the project’s compliance requirements ranging from simple to complex preconstruction resource studies, to compliance effort tracking and reporting. Our restoration design plans and post construction monitoring services guarantee effective and efficient post construction recovery, promoting sustainable project outcomes and fast project closeout.

Cultural resources, both below and above ground, can be critical issues in the development of transportation projects. Our cultural resources practitioners are experts in navigating the often complex regulatory and community matters involving transportation planning. Our services include a wide range of archaeological and historic resource studies and documentation, ensuring appropriate preservation and that projects move forward without delay. We engage respectfully with Indigenous communities through informed relations and ethnography, honoring cultural heritage. Our expertise in National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) compliance ensures that historic properties are protected in accordance with federal regulations, maintaining the integrity of cultural landscapes.

With a focus on the natural, cultural, and human environments, SWCA ensures that projects align with community needs while protecting environmental resources through comprehensive transportation planning and thorough environmental assessments. Our teams excel in developing strategic permit compliance frameworks and managing regulatory processes, ensuring projects adhere to environmental standards effectively and efficiently. Through detailed National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses and collaborative agency interactions, we streamline environmental reviews, addressing constraints and feasibility through detailed GIS mapping and in-depth alternatives analyses. Acting as the client’s environmental representative, our expertise extends to securing environmental compliance and facilitating smooth project approvals.