Sustainability focus Nelson Nygaard emphasizes transportation as a platform for mobility, equity, economic development, and healthy living, signaling opportunities to sell planning and implementation services around sustainable, multimodal, and community-centered projects.

Expansion and leadership hires The firm has grown to a 120-person, nationwide practice with new senior principals joining in strategic offices, highlighting opportunities to engage in complex urban corridors, transit master plans, and large-scale transportation initiatives.

Electrification and funding Recent collaborations on step-by-step electrification processes with Rocky Mountain Institute and NYSERDA, plus funding and action planning work, point to upsell opportunities in electrification strategy, grant advisory, and implementation roadmaps.

Technology and data The tech stack includes Esri ArcMap and analytics platforms, suggesting potential for expanding GIS-driven transport planning, data visualization, and digital engagement services for clients seeking data-informed decision making.

Public transit modernization Active involvement in bus service improvements, transit master planning for regional authorities, and partnerships with city and regional agencies indicate opportunities to offer service optimization, performance analytics, and master planning expertise for transit networks.