About

Steven Grover & Associates specializes in projects requiring innovative and sensitive integration of architecture, structural engineering, and planning. Since 1997, our practice has focused on bicycle and pedestrian bridges. We value excellence of design, cost efficiency, and collaboration. We strive to go beyond merely creating connections for cyclists and pedestrians; we design facilities that are inviting and desirable.

People

Steven Grover, Architect, P.E.

President
Steven brings over 27 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of complex bicycle and pedestrian crossing facilities. He is a uniquely qualified designer, licensed to practice both architecture and engineering. His career began with structural, hydraulic, and construction engineering work on major hydropower projects in Turkey, Switzerland, Bolivia, and Africa. Since 1997, Steven has provided project planning, public engagement, architectural and structural design, and construction support for more than 30 bicycle and pedestrian crossings throughout California. His notable projects include the Berkeley Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge, the West Span of the Bay Bridge, the San Lorenzo River Bridge in Santa Cruz, the Oakland-Alameda Estuary Crossing, and the Adobe Creek Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge in Palo Alto. Balancing budgetary, regulatory, and physical constraints, Steven consistently delivers high-quality aesthetics and exceptional user experience for active transportation infrastructure. He is also the founder and CEO of eLock Technologies, LLC—the leading provider of electronic bike parking systems for U.S. transit agencies, with installations at over 600 locations nationwide.
Steven holds Master's degrees in both architecture and structural engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Stanford University.
Oscar Tsai, Ph.D.

Project Manager
Oscar manages projects at SGA, overseeing research, preparing professional reports, tracking progress and budgets, and facilitating coordination between clients and project teams. He leverages his teaching background to create effective outreach strategies and engagement materials. Known for his attention to detail, Oscar excels at synthesizing complex information, including development, design, and accessibility codes; historical, recreational, and cultural resource data; and bicycle and pedestrian planning guidelines.
Oscar holds advanced degrees in urban planning, policy, design, and the social sciences from the University of Chicago and the University of California, Irvine.
Jimmy Darling

Architectural Designer
Jimmy is an Architectural Designer with a strong background in steel fabrication and a dedicated focus on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. His experience spans the entire project lifecycle—from planning-level assessments to detailed design and construction documentation. Jimmy brings a thoughtful, integrated approach to design, seamlessly blending architectural vision with technical precision.
His work lies at the intersection of traditional craft, material sensibility, and modern aesthetics. Prior to joining SGA, Jimmy worked at design/build firms on a wide range of projects, from custom furniture and interiors to large-scale commercial and mixed-use developments. He is highly skilled in architectural modeling and visualization, with expertise in CAD production for transportation and infrastructure design. His technical toolkit includes 3D modeling, parametric and generative design with Rhino and Grasshopper, constructability detailing, and preliminary structural analysis for feasibility studies.
Jimmy holds a Master of Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Ball State University, near his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana.