Traffic & Mobility Consultants Acquires CTSi, Expanding Its Presence Across Northeast Florida
Traffic & Mobility Consultants LLC (TMC), a recognized leader in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and mobility consulting services, has announced the acquisition of Chindalur Traffic Solutions, Inc. (CTSi), a Jacksonville, Florida-based traffic and transportation engineering consultancy. The strategic acquisition marks another important milestone in TMC’s aggressive expansion strategy and further strengthens the company’s footprint across the state of Florida.
Backed by private investment firm Grovecourt Capital Partners, TMC has been actively building a comprehensive transportation engineering platform through both organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The addition of CTSi not only establishes a stronger presence in Northeast Florida but also significantly enhances TMC’s technical capabilities, regional relationships, and service offerings.
The transaction underscores TMC’s long-term vision of becoming Florida’s leading transportation engineering and mobility solutions platform while continuing to support public agencies, municipalities, developers, and infrastructure stakeholders across rapidly growing markets.
Strengthening a Strategic Position in Northeast Florida
The acquisition of CTSi provides TMC with a dedicated operational presence in Jacksonville, one of Florida’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions and a critical transportation hub. Jacksonville and the surrounding Northeast Florida region continue to experience significant population growth, urban development, and infrastructure investment, creating increasing demand for transportation planning, traffic engineering, and mobility solutions.
By bringing CTSi into its platform, TMC is strategically positioning itself to better serve clients across this high-growth market. The move enables the company to directly engage with local government agencies, state transportation departments, municipalities, and private developers while expanding its ability to manage increasingly complex transportation projects.
This acquisition also aligns with TMC’s broader strategy of building localized expertise across key Florida markets while maintaining the technical depth and resources of a larger statewide organization.
About Traffic & Mobility Consultants
Traffic & Mobility Consultants has established itself as one of Florida’s most respected transportation engineering and planning firms. The company provides specialized services in transportation planning, traffic engineering, roadway safety analysis, mobility strategy, and infrastructure design.
Over the years, TMC has built strong relationships with government agencies, private developers, engineering firms, and community stakeholders. Its work spans transportation studies, corridor planning, intersection design, traffic operations, safety evaluations, and innovative mobility solutions designed to address the evolving transportation needs of Florida’s growing communities.
Supported by Grovecourt Capital Partners, TMC has accelerated its expansion efforts by identifying firms that complement its culture, technical capabilities, and geographic goals.
The acquisition of CTSi reflects TMC’s commitment to partnering with firms that have strong reputations, technical excellence, and deep regional expertise.
CTSi’s Journey and Regional Impact
Chindalur Traffic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2014 by Raj Chindalur with a clear mission of delivering high-quality traffic engineering and transportation consulting services tailored to the unique needs of public and private clients.
Over the last decade, CTSi has developed a reputation as one of Northeast Florida’s most trusted transportation engineering firms. Based in Jacksonville, the company has built a diverse portfolio of transportation projects throughout the region and established strong relationships with local agencies, developers, and infrastructure stakeholders.
Under Chindalur’s leadership, CTSi has consistently delivered innovative engineering solutions focused on improving traffic flow, enhancing roadway safety, and supporting sustainable regional growth.
The firm’s client-centered approach, technical expertise, and ability to deliver practical solutions have helped it become a respected name in Florida’s transportation consulting sector.
Broad Technical Expertise Adds Significant Value
One of the primary reasons behind the acquisition is CTSi’s deep expertise across multiple transportation disciplines. The company brings an extensive portfolio of services that align closely with TMC’s existing offerings while adding new depth in several technical areas.
CTSi’s areas of expertise include:
Traffic Operations Analysis
The firm has extensive experience analyzing roadway operations to identify congestion points, optimize traffic movement, and improve overall system performance.
Traffic Impact Studies
CTSi regularly conducts traffic impact assessments for new residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, helping developers and agencies understand and mitigate transportation impacts.
Roadway Safety Studies
Safety remains a critical priority in transportation engineering, and CTSi has developed expertise in evaluating crash patterns, roadway conditions, and operational risks.
Travel Demand Modeling
The company supports long-term transportation planning through sophisticated travel demand forecasting and modeling services.
Traffic Signal Design
CTSi has designed and modified traffic signal systems to improve operational efficiency and reduce delays across urban and suburban roadways.
Intersection Design
The firm’s engineering teams have contributed to the redesign of complex intersections, improving safety, accessibility, and traffic flow.
Transportation Policy Planning
CTSi also supports public agencies with policy development, infrastructure planning, and mobility strategies that guide long-term regional growth.
These capabilities significantly strengthen TMC’s service platform and position the combined organization to deliver more comprehensive transportation solutions.
Proven Experience on Major Regional Projects
CTSi’s project portfolio reflects its involvement in some of Northeast Florida’s most important transportation initiatives.
The firm has contributed to:
- County-wide mobility planning initiatives
- Transportation corridor studies
- Intersection redesign and operational improvements
- Traffic signal modernization projects
- Safety enhancement programs
- Development-related transportation assessments
- Municipal roadway improvement programs
Its work spans projects for state transportation agencies, county governments, city municipalities, and private development clients.
These relationships, particularly with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 2, provide immediate strategic value to TMC as it expands its public-sector and private-sector opportunities in the region.
Building on a Successful Acquisition Strategy
The acquisition of CTSi represents the latest step in TMC’s broader consolidation and growth strategy.
Over the past two years, TMC has completed several strategic acquisitions aimed at building a leading transportation engineering platform in Florida.
These include:
O’Rourke Engineering & Planning
In February 2024, TMC acquired O’Rourke Engineering & Planning, strengthening its transportation planning capabilities and expanding its client reach.
Lincks & Associates
In May 2024, TMC added Lincks & Associates, further broadening its engineering resources and technical depth.
Propel Engineering
In September 2024, the company acquired Propel Engineering, adding specialized expertise and expanding its statewide operational capacity.
With the addition of CTSi, TMC continues to execute on its vision of combining best-in-class transportation engineering firms under one integrated platform.
Each acquisition has been carefully selected to complement TMC’s culture, service offerings, and geographic goals.
Leadership Perspectives on the Acquisition
Matt Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of Traffic & Mobility Consultants, emphasized the strategic importance of the transaction and highlighted CTSi’s strong reputation in the Jacksonville market.
According to Ryan, CTSi represents exactly the type of organization TMC seeks to partner with—one built on technical excellence, local market expertise, and strong client relationships.
He noted that Raj Chindalur and his team have built an outstanding business in Northeast Florida, earning the trust of clients and delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a wide range of transportation projects.
Ryan added that the acquisition accelerates TMC’s growth in Jacksonville and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering innovative transportation solutions throughout Florida.
Raj Chindalur to Continue in Leadership Role
As part of the transaction, founder Raj Chindalur will remain in a leadership role within the combined organization.
His continued involvement is expected to ensure continuity for existing clients, employees, and ongoing projects while helping drive future growth across the region.
Chindalur described the decision to join TMC as a natural next step for CTSi.
He noted that since founding the company, the team has remained focused on delivering practical engineering solutions that improve transportation safety, efficiency, and community mobility.
By joining TMC and gaining the support of Grovecourt Capital Partners, Chindalur believes the firm will gain access to greater resources, expanded technical capabilities, and the scale necessary to pursue larger and more complex infrastructure opportunities.
He also expressed pride in what the CTSi team has built over the past decade and optimism about the opportunities ahead as part of the larger organization.
Benefits for Clients and Public Agencies
The acquisition is expected to deliver significant benefits for both public-sector and private-sector clients.
By combining TMC’s statewide resources with CTSi’s local expertise, clients will gain access to:
- Expanded technical teams
- Broader engineering capabilities
- Increased project delivery capacity
- Faster project execution timelines
- Greater access to specialized transportation tools and technologies
- Enhanced regional knowledge and agency relationships
This integrated approach is particularly valuable as Florida continues to face rapid population growth, urban expansion, and increasing transportation demands.
Public agencies and developers alike require trusted engineering partners capable of delivering innovative, efficient, and scalable solutions.
The TMC-CTSi combination is designed to meet these needs.
Growing Demand for Transportation Infrastructure
Florida remains one of the fastest-growing states in the United States, driving continued investment in transportation infrastructure.
Rapid urbanization, increased freight movement, tourism growth, and suburban expansion are placing greater pressure on road networks, intersections, and mobility systems.
As a result, demand for specialized traffic engineering and transportation planning services continues to rise.
By expanding into Jacksonville and strengthening its capabilities in Northeast Florida, TMC is positioning itself to play an increasingly important role in shaping the region’s transportation future.
Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Greenberg Traurig served as legal advisor to Traffic & Mobility Consultants during the transaction, while Lippes Mathias LLP acted as legal advisor to Chindalur Traffic Solutions.
The completion of the transaction marks another significant chapter in TMC’s expansion journey and reflects the company’s confidence in the long-term growth opportunities within Florida’s transportation infrastructure sector.
With CTSi now part of its growing platform, Traffic & Mobility Consultants is better positioned than ever to serve clients across Florida’s evolving transportation landscape.
The combination of statewide resources, regional expertise, and expanded technical capabilities creates a powerful platform capable of addressing some of the most pressing mobility and infrastructure challenges facing Florida communities.
As TMC continues to grow through strategic acquisitions and operational expansion, the company remains focused on its core mission—delivering innovative transportation engineering solutions that improve safety, mobility, and quality of life for the communities it serves.
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