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New technologies challenge cities, counties and transportation authorities to undertake large infrastructure projects that replace and modernize existing transportation networks — all at a time when competition for state and federal dollars is high.

Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Transportation practice focuses on creative and collaborative solutions that promote efficient construction and maximize resources toward successful project completion. We are experienced in public-private partnerships, utilization of alternative construction delivery methods and funding through bond and tax measures. Transportation infrastructure projects we assist on includes:

Construction of new light rail, streetcar and heavy rail projects
Modernization and maintenance of existing rail systems and multi-modal projects, including freight and port projects
New highways and toll roads
New construction and modernization of tunnels and bridges

Our Transportation practice leverages the firm’s extensive knowledge and experience with public infrastructure projects to provide legal support and counsel through all phases of a project, from planning through environmental review, right-of-way acquisition, procurement, grant funding or finance, construction, operations and project close-out.

Our attorneys practice on the cutting edge of transportation issues, working on projects that promote integration of “smart” technologies, such as autonomous vehicles, into the transportation networks of municipal and transit agency clients. We advise on privacy and cyber-security issues, as well as legal and policy concerns, that arise when utilizing new technologies.

Taking a multi-disciplinary approach, the Transportation group works closely with attorneys in our Municipal, Special Districts, Environmental, Eminent Domain and Public Finance groups. With so much happening at the federal and state regulatory levels, we work closely with our Government Affairs team to ensure our clients have a say in changes that will impact safety, planning, commerce and more.

BB&K clients include cities, counties, municipal planning organizations, transit agencies and transportation infrastructure and planning agencies. We are also available to advise Native American tribes regarding large transportation projects.

With an office in Washington, D.C., we are well positioned to assist clients seeking federal grant opportunities and regularly help clients interpret and comply with federal grant requirements and complex federal contracting rules and regulations. Additionally, we proactively keep clients informed on federal and state rulemakings, laws, and regulations that impact the transportation sector.

Peggy L. Barnes

Paralegal*

peggy.barnes@bbklaw.com

(951) 826-8357

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Areas of Focus: Eminent Domain | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation

Sonia Rubio Carvalho

Partner

sonia.carvalho@bbklaw.com

(949) 263-2603

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Areas of Focus: Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Election Law | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Public Infrastructure

Lowry A. Crook

Partner

lowry.crook@bbklaw.com

(202) 370-5328

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Paula C. P. de Sousa

Partner

paula.desousa@bbklaw.com

(619) 525-1328

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Steven C. DeBaun

Partner

steven.debaun@bbklaw.com

(951) 826-8201

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Transportation

Scott Ditfurth

Partner

scott.ditfurth@bbklaw.com

(951) 826-8209

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Areas of Focus: Business Litigation | Eminent Domain | Land Use, Planning & Zoning | Public Agency Litigation

A. Haviva Shane

Of Counsel

haviva.shane@bbklaw.com

(951) 826-8289

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Areas of Focus: Municipal Law | Public Infrastructure | Special Districts | Transportation | Water

Ann Siprelle

Partner

ann.siprelle@bbklaw.com

(916) 551-2834

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Areas of Focus: Municipal Law | Special Districts

Malathy Subramanian

Partner

msubramanian@bbklaw.com

(925) 977-3303

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Areas of Focus: California Public Records Act | Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) | Transportation

Press Releases Jan 12, 2023

BB&K Partners Selected to 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers List

Press Releases Jan 06, 2022

Best Best & Krieger Promotes Six Attorneys to Partner

Additional 2022 Leadership Updates Involving Managing Partner and Executive Committee

Press Releases Nov 24, 2021

Partner Paula de Sousa a San Diego Leaders in Law Finalist

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Press Releases Jun 10, 2021

Paralegal Peggy Barnes Honored by International Right of Way Association

Two Professional of the Year Recognitions

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Sonia Carvalho Named a Top Woman Lawyer 2021

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Legal Alerts Feb 20, 2019

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Legal Alerts Jan 15, 2019

Comprehensive Update to the State CEQA Guidelines

Approved by California Natural Resources Agency

Legal Alerts Jan 09, 2019

New Year, New Laws Impacting Public Agencies in California – Part I

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Press Releases Dec 19, 2018

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Press Releases Dec 17, 2018

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