Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates | 9,707 followers on LinkedIn. We put people first. | Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. is an internationally recognized firm committed to developing transportation systems that promote vibrant, sustainable, and accessible communities. Founded by two women in 1987, Nelson\Nygaard has grown from its roots in transit planning to a 120-person, full-service transportation firm with offices across the United States. Nelson\Nygaard puts people first.