Pat Basting

Pat specializes in the planning and implementation of wildlife crossing infrastructure, improving ecological connectivity while enhancing transportation safety and project performance. With experience spanning both the public and private sectors, he works across the full project lifecycle, from early planning and design through construction and environmental compliance, to deliver practical, durable solutions that benefit both people and wildlife. 

Before joining Jacobs, Pat worked with a major U.S. transportation agency, where he supported advancement of transportation ecology through the planning, design and delivery of wildlife crossing programs. He has supported the placement and design of more than 100 wildlife crossing structures and co-led wildlife prioritization studies that inform long-term infrastructure investment. Known for building consensus across agencies, Indigenous communities, landowners and environmental organizations, Pat brings a collaborative approach that enables clients to navigate complex environmental requirements while delivering infrastructure that reconnects habitats and supports communities and nature.