In built-out areas like Southern California, many transportation improvements come from getting more out of the systems already in place. That work takes coordination across agencies, technologies, contractors, and funding timelines. Jason Xu has spent much of his career helping agencies do just that, and we’re glad to welcome him as a Principal in our Orange County office.
Jason brings more than 20 years of experience in traffic engineering, signal operations, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). His work includes signal synchronization, traffic management center improvements, communications upgrades, adaptive signal control, and corridor operations. Many of these projects involve multiple agencies and long implementation timelines, giving Jason a practical understanding of how to keep complex work moving forward.
Helping Agencies Deliver More Connected Transportation Systems
Through his work with the Orange County Transportation Authority and local agencies across Southern California, Jason has helped advance regional signal synchronization and system upgrade projects across connected corridors. These efforts require strong technical design, but they also depend on clear communication, collaboration across project teams, and an understanding of what agencies need at each step.
Jason will help grow our ITS and signal operations work in Orange County and throughout Southern California. He brings experience that clients and teaming partners can rely on for projects that need technical depth, careful coordination from planning through implementation, and a clear connection between broader mobility goals and day-to-day system performance.
A Familiar Face in Southern California
Jason has spent much of his career working alongside Southern California agencies and consultants. In 2025, he served as President of the Institute of Transportation Engineers Southern California Section, a role that kept him close to the conversations and priorities shaping transportation work across the region.
Outside of work, Jason enjoys playing tennis and spending time with family. One favorite tradition is attending the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells with his daughter each year.
Please join us in welcoming Jason to the team.
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