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We provide a wide range of
transport services to our
clients. We work with our
clients and focus on practical
solutions to real world
problems. Areas include:
 Operations
Model
Programs and Analysis
Contract
Development
Vehicle
Support Services
Operations.
TRA offers extensive industry experience
and knowledge to guide transit agencies
through the development, revision, and
expansion of operating rules and procedures
due to a new start rail line, the expansion
of existing services, or the implementation
of new technologies. Experienced in
operating environments, TRA personnel can
offer specialized reviews and practical
solutions to maximize operating efficiency.
From recommending changes to existing rules
and procedures to working with an agency to
revise or develop rulebooks that reflect
modern operation, TRA’s multi-disciplinary
approach ensures that the agency will
receive safe and comprehensive operating
rules and procedures.
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Model Programs and Analysis.
TRA provides a wide variety of
consulting services in support of the
Federal Transit Administration, state
governments, regional transit agencies, and
lobbying groups. TRA leads projects related to the
development of model transit programs and
guidelines, the oversight and verification
of transit-related technology applications,
and the development of industry operating
standards. TRA utilizes its strong knowledge
of transit industry practices and operations
to develop model programs that benefit the
industry and to provide technological
analyses of practical innovations.
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Contract Development.
TRA utilizes its extensive experience
in transit operations and maintenance to
provide clients with management needs
assessments to determine the most effective
options for operating service. TRA works
with the agency to determine the optimal way
to procure various functions, including,
commuter rail services, transit operations,
and maintenance. TRA considers all contract
structures, including elements such as
provision of additional services, quality
guarantees, incentives, and penalties. TRA
develops Requests for Proposals for the
client based on optimal contract structures,
and TRA evaluates bidders and assists the
client in the contract selection process.
TRA also offers contract compliance
assessment, monitoring, and evaluation..
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Vehicle Support
Services.
TRA provides a broad spectrum of
rail transit vehicle and bus design,
engineering, and maintenance support
services. Extensive industry experience in
vehicle maintenance and engineering enables
TRA team members to provide services
customized to address the client’s specific
needs. TRA provides flexible, on-site teams
that are particularly useful to agencies
requiring the following support services:
- Vehicle
inspection and
reviews under State
Safety Oversight
Safety Reviews
- Evaluations of
commuter rail
equipment
maintenance
requirements and
development/specification
of requirements for
contract maintenance
- Evaluations of
bus maintenance
conditions and needs
- Monitoring of
contract maintenance
- On-site
maintenance
engineering services
- Assessments of
rail vehicle
maintenance needs
- Safety
assessments of
Communications-Based
Train Control design
- Assistance with
purchase and
overhaul of
equipment including
definition of
specifications and
acceptance
activities
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