SWTA 2007 Associate Member Directory

R Consulting, Solutions, LLC was founded in Many 2002 by Alan Rodenstein. The A & R approach is to provclasse real world operational and planning assistance to support improvement and excellence for transit agencies and provclassers. We believe that in the public transit world process matters, but results count.

A & R Consulting provclasses professional consulting services in the areas of: operational planning, transit development planning (TDP), long-range planning, community and regional coordination, fixed route service, express and commuter bus service, demand response service, rural transit, ADA paratransit, ADA compliance, RFP preparation, organizational operational financial and/or strategic assessments, development of innovative mobility services, operational and administrative training including team building, management support and strategic planning.

American Seating is the leading manufacturer of seating for city service, rail, demand response, motor coach and ADA products. Through research, design, development, manufacturing and testing, American Seating is responding to the needs of the ever-changing tranportation industry.

BusTex is the North American Distributor for Camira Fabrics Ltd., a supplier of quality wool & polyester seating & sidewall fabrics. In additon to providing a Computerized Bus & Rail Interior Design Service, coordinating the interior to compliment existing fabric styles and colors for the seats, coordinating floor coverings, sidewalls, ceilings and handrails.

Why should transit providers choose Byk-Rak brand bicycle racks for their transit buses?
Commercial Grade Construction; Reliability; Safety; Leader in Innovative Products; 2 & 3 position bike racks; Stainless Steel and Mild Steel Powder finishes.

Carmanah's solar-powered i-SHELTER™ and i-STOP™ transit stop lighting systems for transit shelters and bus stops are practical alternatives to hard-wired, grid-connected lighting systems (www.transitlights.com). Once installed, Carmanah’s transit products draw all energy requirements from the sun and require minimal operational or maintenance inputs for up to five years. Customers include more than 95 Transit Agencies in North America and many more internationally.

Carrier offers a complete line of bus air conditioning systems for all sizes and applications using environmentally friendly R134A refrigerant.

Engineering and architectural consulting firm practicing transit planning, final design, environmental planning and construction management services in 35 offices across the United States.

Clean Energy is the largest provider of vehicular natural gas (CNG and LGN) in North America with a broad customer base in the refuse, tranist shuttle, taxi intrastate and interstate trucking, airport and municipal fleet markets with tens of thougsnads of vehicles fueling at strategic locations in the United STates and Canada. Customers include Los Angeles International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor Interational Airport, SuperShuttle, Foothills Transit, Waste Management, Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport, SYSCO Foods, Ft. Worth Transportation Agency, Denver International Airport, Denver RTD, MTDB of San Diego and the US Navy.

Daimler Buses is the leading commercial bus company in North America, creating superior value for its customers and setting the benchmark on quality, technology, and value.

As the leader in commercial buses and motorcoaches worldwide, our North American division is committed in providing the same unique design, innovative technology, added value and exceptional product support for the North American bus and motorcoach markets.

DRI Corporation is a digital communications technology leader in the domestic and international public transportation and transit security markets. Their products help increase the mobility, flow, safety, and security of people who rely upon transportation infrastructure around the globe.

Producer of commercial buses and vans, ElDorado National offers twelve lines of vehicles, from 17' to 40' in length, for all public and private sector applications. Seating capacities vary from 5 to 43 passengers and all vehicles can be adapted to meet ADA requirements. Alternate fueled and low-floor vehicles are available. ElDorado National has Altoona tested buses in the following categories: 5-year/150,000 miles, 7-year/200,000 miles, 10-year/350,000 miles and 12-year/500,000 miles.

First Tranist, Inc. has more than 51 years of experience and is a leading provider of passenger transportation contract and management services in the United States, providing operation, management and consulting for nearly 150 systems in 42 states, Canada and Puerto Rico for transit authorities, state departments of transportation, federal agencies, municipal organizations, and private companies. First Transit employs more than 7,300 dedicated transit professionals.

FSC manufactures seats and seating related products for small & midsize buses, heavy duty transit, Para transit, vans, commercial vehicles, rail cars, trucks, specialty vehicles and more.

GFI Genfare is the leading supplier of validating and registering fareboxes, smart card processing systems, vult systems and ticket/token vending equipment with over 25 years experience.

Gannett Fleming Inc., is a multi-disciplinary engineering, management and planning firm. Since 1915, our services have grown to include the planning, design and construction management of new bus services and maintenance facilities; planning and design of light rail, commuter rail and subway systems; and providing management services and oversight for capital projects.

Since 1980, the philosophy at TGC has been to develop great plans that pass the real-world test. The key to TGC's success has been their broad-based approach to planning that recognizes that any technical solution must be tailored to respond to non-technical factors unique to each client's community.

HDR is an employee-owned architectural, engineering and consulting firm that helps clients manage complex projects and make sound decisions.

As an integrated firm, HDR provides a total spectrum of services for their clients. Their staff professionals represent hundreds of disciplines and partner on blended teams throughout North America and abroad to provide solutions beyond the scope of traditional A/E/C firms.

Huitt-Zollars has planned and designed transport facilities for more than two decades. From highways to railways to airports, we have successfully completed many diverse projects involving virtually every transportation mode and technology for local, state, and regional agencies, expressway authorities, counties, and municipalities.

Koroseal Flooring manufactures smooth, ribbed, slip resistant textured, and "one piece" floor systems for the transportation industry. Additionally, products include step treads featuring pebble tread for improved traction - polymer construction eliminates corrosion. All industry standard colors and sizes in stock - made in the USA!

LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. provides transit planning services for communities throughout the country. Services include feasibility studies, performance evaluation, route and schedule analysis, facility planning, management consulting and training.

LTK has worked behind the scenes at virtually every rail transit system in the United States, and many international systems. Having built a reputation for on-time, on-budget projects, and demanding quality standards, LTK is poised to be a major force in 21st century transportation.

A leading paratransit and fixed-route public transportation provider, Laidlaw Transit Services offers outstanding management teams and unparalleled technology. Trust and integrity are the hallmark of our business.

Legacy Resource Group (LRG) is a consulting firm offering its clients services that include strategic partnering, technical assistance, and business development. Clients include general contractors, large corporations, transit authorities, and municipalities.

Lindsay, Marcel, Abadie & Wehbe, A.P.L.C., is a law firm which for the past 35 years has been extensively involved in transit and related maters. Its work includes labor and employment procurement, DBE, alcohol and drug testing programs, grants utilization, personal injury defense, construction, and general civil litigation.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is a full-service, client-focused consulting firm offering planning, engineering, and program management services. Since 1935, LAN has provided progressive yest cost-effective engineering solutions. Innovation and engineering excellence are the hallmarks upon which LAN has built its reputation. LAN is a nationally recognized leader in the engineering industry with more than 300 employees across the southern United States committed to serving its clients. LAN consistently ranks among the "Top 100 A/E Firms" according to Engineering News-Record. LAN is a LEO A DALY company, an internationally recognized, architecture, planning, engineering, and interior design firm.

LAN's transit business group was established in Spring 2005 as a separate division of LAN and is well-versed in the distinctive requirements of the rail and transit industry. LAN's rail and transit systems group has developed significant program management, construction management, and engineering experience. LAN's rail and transit professionals have laid more than 125 miles of light rail and designed nearly 100 transit centers. The Texas Council of Engineering Companies and the American Consulting Engineers Council awarded LAN Engineering Excellence Awards for work on Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Phase I Light Rail Transit Buildout.

Lucerix manufacturers and distributes a complete line of interior and exterior mirror systems. Mirror products for Transit Bus, School Bus, Truck, Shuttle Bus, Deliver Vans, and all types of Recreational Vehicles.

Luminator is recognized as a provider of transit solutions since 1934. Innovation, quality, experience and customer service are the cornerstones of Luminator’s success in the industry.

They offer an expansive product line to meet the information, communication and lighting needs of the Bus, Rail and Aerospace Industries.

As a major supplier to OEMs and Transit Authorities throughout North America, all Luminator products are backed by an unrivaled dedicated sales and support team.

McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. is the United States’ oldest employee owned firm offering management, planning and operations service for bus, rail, and paratransit systems. We are an organization of transit professionals with national experience in each element of public transit. Beginning our fourth decade of service, we remain focused solely on responsive, effective, efficient public transit.

With over 67 years experience producing automotive parts, we developed slip-resistant materials called "AVAILVS" which uses natural quarts stone. It can be used as floor coverings, step treads and step nosing for buses & trains.

Muncie Transit Supply is the largest independent supplier of service parts in North America, providing replacement parts to the transit bus and coach industries since 1953. Muncie offers all major product lines and service parts to its customers at competitive prices in the most prompt and professional manner.

Municipal Services Group is a Denver-based financial service firm with regional offices in Charlotte, Los Angeles and Seattle that assists transit agencies in acquiring equipment, technology and real estate facilities and provides underwriting management, infrastructure project management and asset management services. Our asset management model assists transit agencies in making tough decisions about deferring acquisitions of essential equipment, technology, or real estate facilities.

North American leader in transit bus products and services. New Flyer manufactures low floor buses in 30', 35', 40' and 60' lengths. Industry leader in providing designs with diesel, CNG, LNG, hybrid, fuel cell and electric trolley bus propulsion systems.

NABI Parts Operation provides OEM and full-service parts distribution for all makes and models of transit bus equipment through four strategically located distribution centers in Anniston, AL; Upland, CA; Delaware, OH; and Fife, WA.

Optima Bus, LLC (Optima Bus) provides worldwide sales and service to our entire line of quality transportation products, including the Opus Low-Floor Bus and the American Heritage Streetcar.

Optima Bus Corporation, manufactures the revolutionary Opus low-floor bus in under 30-ft and under 35-ft models and the 28 passenger American Heritage Streetcar. Both vehicles are ADA compliant and Altoona tested for 12-year operation.

Parsons is a global leader in providing comprehensive services for transit projects. Parsons has worked on every major transit system in North America and many of the most renowed systems overseas. Parsons provides a full-range of project management and design services for all fixed-guideway modes: Light Rail, Heavy Rail (Metros), Commuter Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, Streetcar/Trolley, and Automated Peoplemovers. Parson supports clients worldwide in all methods of transit Project Delivery: Conventional, Design-Build, and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT). In fact, Parsons is the largest Design-Build engineering firm in the U.S. Parsons provides a full-range of technical capabilities including initial project planning (Alternatives Analysis, Environmental Impact Assessment), complex civil and structural design, all of the operating systems elements (Train Control, Electrification, Communications, and Fare Collection), Design Integration and System Test and Start-Up.

Q'Straint is an internationally recognized company known for its commitment to manufacturing the highest quality wheelchair and occupant securement systems.

Q'Straint securement systems have exceeded the dynamic test requirements of both SAE J2249 and ISO 10542 Wheelchair Tie-Downs and Occupant Restraint Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles and have a proven track record of providing safe transport for a wide range of transportable wheelchair and their occupants.

Manufacturer and supplier of Transit-Flor Rubber Flooring & Step Treads to the Transit Industry. All products meet or exceed ADA guidelines and FTA Docket 90-A minimums.

Radio Engineering Industries, REI, headquartered in Omaha since 1938, is a vertically integrated manufacturer of an extensive line of quality commercial electronics. REI's Radios, PA systems, Digital Camera Surveillance Systems, Audio/Video Entertainment Systems and Accessories are manufactured of durable, quality components which are supplied to thousands of manufacturers, suppliers, and operators throughout the world. REI is committed to "Quality First" as a standard for it's manufacturing, production and customer service. REI's ISO 9001:2000 certification and customer focus have been instrumental in it's continued growth and success.

Ricon Corp manufactures accessibility solutions for school, paratransit, transit and passenger rail vehicles including platform and under vehicle lifts and sliding and folding ramps for low floor vehicles.

RouteMatch Software is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with seven additional offices across the U.S. and comprises a team of software engineers, Internet technologists, computer scientists, management information experts, database management professionals, and transportation consultants. RouteMatch is dedicated to the success of its clients and has been established around a philosophy of building state-of-the-art technology and professional services, while providing unparalleled customer support and maintenance.

Schedule me! is a consulting firm that designs routes and schedules for transit systems. Schedule me! has completed many successful redesigns for SWTA member systems - consistently improving ridership and farebox recovery ratio, sometimes despite a decrease in service provided.

Established in 1991, Tolar has grown to become the leading manufacturer of street amenities including transit shelters, ad shelters, canopies, solar lighting, benches and street furniture with installations across North America. All manufacturing is made in USA, complying with Buy America, ADA, and made to meet or exceed applicable building codes for every region. Designed and factory prefabricated to customer order to rigorous quality standards in styles, sizes, and configurations to meet virtually any requirement. Tolar shelters are the first choice of transit authorities and street level advertising across America. Contact us for free assistance with design and selection of key elements for your next street amenities project.

Trans/Air Manufacturing is an ISO 9001:2000 registered firm focused on providing climate control systems, installations, and parts for the school, transit, commercial and electric/hybrid vehicle markets. Units, parts, service, training, warranty and new or aftermarket installation are available through factory owned operation or a network of distributors throughout North America.

Transit Marketing Group is the manufacturer's representative for Amerex Fire Detection & Suppression, American Seating Products, GE Security Video Surveillance Systems, I/O Controls Multiplexing, MagApp Alternators & Regulators, SoundOff Rear Object Detection System and Twin Vision Destination Signs.

TransTrack Systems®, Inc. provides Business Intelligence to the transit community. Our web-based Transit Performance Manager™ application helps transit agencies streamline business processes related to data collection, analysis, and reporting. In addition to detailed reports suitable for NTD, we provide Dashboards and Scorecards summarizing:

• Farebox Revenue and Ridership
• Service Quality and Safety
• Fleet Inventory, Inspections, Roadcalls, and Fueling
• Operating Costs, Farebox Reconciliation and Cost Allocation
• Training, Certifications and Labor Productivity
• Purchased Transportation Service Contract Compliance

Technology for Better Transport - Trapeze Group delivers solutions that consider the full 360 degrees of passenger transport. Whether addressing the needs of a single department, an entire organization, or the community, Trapeze provides the most advanced slftware, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and mobile technologies in the industry. Hundreds of government and commercial organizations across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific have turned to Trapeze to realize efficiencies, enhance the quality and scope of their services, and safely transport more people with less cost.

Established in 1996, TwinVision na, Inc. (a DRI Company) designs, manufactures, sells, and services TwinVision® electronic sign systems (EDSS) used on transit and transportation vehicles. Customers include operating agencies, which use transit and transportation vehicle operators, and the manufacturers of those vehicles.

USSC designs, engineers and supplies ergonomic, durable seating for heavy duty transportation vehicles. USSC has been an ISO 9001 registered company since 1997. With in-depth engineering capabilities, including 3D modeling, we are able to work with our customers to design a seat suited for specific needs

Vapor Bus International is the principal door equipment supplier to the North American bus industry. The company engineers and manufactures actuators, controls, door panels, seals and accessory items.

Veolia Transportation is the largest private passenger transportation company in North America operating and managing public transportation systems on behalf of public authorities for more than 150 years around the world. Our strong focus on customer service makes leading cities around the world trust us with their most valuable asset – their name while running their service!

Voith Transmissions manufactures automatic transmissions for heavy-duty Bus applications. The Voith DIWA automatic transmission model, D854.5/D864.5 includes advanced technologies for superior shift quality, maximum fuel economy, improved retarder operation and long term reliability. All DIWA .5 model transmissions are serviced using our innovative Aladin software program for ease of diagnostics and operational analysis.

We are the Washington Division of URS Corporation (NYSE: URS). URS is a single-source provider of planning, engineering design, construction, technical, management, and operations and maintenance services to public and private sector clients worldwide.

Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. has provided consulting services for the planning and implementation of transit development programs to enhance mobility in hundreds of communities throughout the world. Our public transportation practice includes specialists in public transportation service planning and operational analyses who have worked with public officials, transit operators, and citizen groups to develop efficient and effective transit service improvements responsive to community needs.