Transit Services
Solutient delivers high-level expertise on everything from grant management, administration, planning/GIS and staffing to meet public transit goals.
Solutient goes beyond industry standards in transit services. While we often see municipalities contracting with large transit firms to operate large fleets of trolleys and buses, the management of these firms is up to each municipality. When municipalities partner with Solutient, we handle all aspects of management and operations. Solutient staffs the administrative functions of these agencies by providing experienced transit managers who bring to the table all the skills local government requires.
Solutient goes above and beyond general transit operator roles, to provide extensive support and work towards the jurisdiction’s transit goals.
Transit Grant Management and Administration to ensure proper compliance, inclusivity, accurate preparations, smooth RFP and bidding processes, and more.
Transit Planning & GIS to provide elements such as proper research, clear projections, safety compliance, financial analyses, and more.
Transit Marketing to provide informative communication to the community regarding implemented systems.
TRANSIT GRANT MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
Our team of transit experts provides turnkey grant management, as well as administrative and project implementation services for local and regional transit authorities and agencies.
Some of Solutient’s specific Transit Services offered include:
- Oversight for the entire transit grant process and full life cycle assistance of grant management (from grant application preparation and submittal to reporting and accounting through closeout).
- Assessment and assistance with operational compliance including:
- Assistance with Triennial Reviews. Through this process Solutient reviews policies/procedures and capital project/RFP files in order to prepare recommendations for modifications and updates. Then, we assist with the desk response, provide representation during the Triennial Review, and assist with the preparation of materials in response to the exit interview.
- Assistance with monthly and annual National Transit Database (NTD) reporting to prepare and submit monthly ridership as well as safety reports, and assist with the preparation of annual NTD reporting.
- Preparation implementation of capital projects to determine project priorities; prepare bid specifications while ensuring that all federal, state and local requirements are included; and represent agencies during the construction phase.
- Assistance with Requests for Proposals and Invitation for Bids by supporting in the preparation process and, ensuring all federal, state and local requirements are included
- Assistance with evaluations
Transit Planning & GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Solutient has the capability to prepare short and long range transit planning studies.
Specifically, we provide our clients with the following:
- Service evaluations and analyses through the preparation of ridership projections
- Administration of passenger surveys
- Review and report on route and overall system performance
- Develop systems security plans and plan for updates as required by FEMA/DHS to qualify for Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) funding.
- Development and implementation of transit safety/security public education campaigns
- Preparation of financial analyses and capital improvement plans
- Work with GIS to create system maps
- Preparation of required maps for reports such as Title VI, and for use in the preparation/presentation of demographic/ridership projections
- Planning, advertisement, and facilitation of public hearings
TRANSIT MARKETING
In addition to our transit planning services, Solutient has the expertise to develop custom materials including system maps, schedules, schedule booklets, etc.
We assist our clients with the public information process of developing transit services by:
- Preparing advertisements, press releases, posters, fliers, and public service announcements
- Planning and providing community outreach services by conducting surveys, planning and facilitating focus groups; and providing rider training to youth, seniors, persons with disabilities, new residents and others requiring assistance
- Developing content and maintaining a Social Media presence for your agency
- Consistently updating your website to include route and service changes, traffic advisories and detours, fare increases, public meetings, and more.