Business Details
47 Years
experience
Expert Transportation Engineering Solutions
Gorove Slade is a transportation engineering and planning firm dedicated to advancing multimodal solutions that enhance community mobility. Founded in 1979, we combine over four decades of experience with a client-focused approach to address complex transportation challenges. Our team of engineers, planners, and designers delivers tailored strategies for private developers, institutions, and government agencies. We specialize in integrating pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicular needs to create safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks. With offices across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, we bring localized expertise to regional and national projects.Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our advocacy for smart growth and data-driven decision-making. We prioritize collaboration with stakeholders to ensure projects align with community goals while meeting regulatory requirements. Our work on transformative developments like The Wharf and Audi Field demonstrates our ability to balance technical rigor with creative problem-solving. As an employee-owned firm, we foster a culture of shared success and continuous professional development. This ethos has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in shaping the built environment through transportation excellence.
Services
Transportation Planning
Traffic Engineering
Parking Studies
Traffic Impact Analysis
Multimodal Solutions
Signal Design
Corridor Studies
Campus Planning
Entitlement Support
Transportation Demand Management
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of specialized transportation engineering experience
- Our team holds multiple professional engineering certifications
- We implement data-driven multimodal solutions for complex urban environments
- Our client-focused approach ensures tailored project-specific strategies
- We maintain active leadership roles in transportation industry organizations
What people say
Holistically at all forms of transit
Zero impact on traffic flow
Expertise in transportation planning
Forward-thinking mindset
Seasoned awareness of practical challenges
Services
Transportation Planning
Our transportation planning services create integrated mobility networks that balance pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicular needs. We develop strategic plans for mixed-use developments, campus environments, and regional corridors. Our planners analyze traffic patterns and land use interactions to optimize connectivity while reducing infrastructure costs.
Traffic Impact Analysis
We conduct comprehensive traffic impact studies to evaluate development effects on existing transportation networks. Our analyses include traffic volume projections, intersection capacity evaluations, and mitigation recommendations. These assessments help clients secure approvals while addressing safety and operational concerns.
Signal Design
Our signal design team creates optimized traffic control systems for intersections and corridors. We develop timing plans that improve traffic flow while prioritizing pedestrian safety. Our engineers ensure compliance with MUTCD standards and coordinate with local jurisdictions for plan approval.
Multimodal Solutions
We design integrated transportation systems that prioritize walkability, cycling infrastructure, and transit access. Our solutions reduce vehicle dependency while improving accessibility. We develop bike-share programs, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, and transit-oriented development plans.
Entitlement Support
We guide clients through complex regulatory processes for transportation projects. Our team prepares technical documentation for zoning approvals and environmental reviews. We coordinate with agencies to address concerns and secure necessary permits for development projects.
People
Chris Tacinelli
President & CEO
Civil engineering graduate with 30+ years of transportation planning experience. Leads firm strategy and expansion while maintaining technical oversight. Specializes in multimodal solutions and client relationship management.
Chad Baird
Vice President
Transportation engineer with 20+ years of experience in traffic impact studies and signal design. Manages Northern Virginia projects and serves as technical advisor for complex developments.
Dan VanPelt
Vice President
Licensed professional engineer with expertise in urban transportation planning. Leads policy initiatives and technical training programs while supporting major DC-area projects.
Tushar Awar
Vice President
Traffic engineering specialist with 20+ years of experience in signal warrant analysis and parking studies. Leads Loudoun County practice and mentors junior staff on technical best practices.
Katie Wagner
Principal
Transportation planning expert with extensive experience in Maryland projects. Contributes to regional policy development and specializes in transit-oriented development strategies.
Questions
What transportation services does Gorove Slade offer?
We provide traffic engineering, transportation planning, parking studies, signal design, and entitlement support for public and private sector clients.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland with specialized knowledge of regional transportation networks.
How do you handle complex development projects?
We use data-driven analysis and stakeholder collaboration to develop customized solutions that address technical challenges while meeting project goals.
What makes your firm different from competitors?
Our employee-owned structure fosters long-term client relationships and technical excellence through our team's deep regional expertise.
How do you approach multimodal transportation planning?
We prioritize balanced solutions that integrate pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicular needs to create sustainable transportation networks.
