The development of the Quitman Street Project represents TGC's successful pursuit of over $1.9M in regional funds, project conceptualization and planning, benefits analysis, environmental, grant management, engineering, and interagency coordination. TGC was integral to developing a five-party partnership with the Federal Transit Administration, Houston METRO, City of Houston, Harris County Precinct 2, and Greater Northside Management District.

TGC worked with Doña Ana County, New Mexico as the lead planning and funding consultant and developed grant applications through two competitive programs. TGC successfully secured a $31M grant from the USDOT Federal Railroad Administration FY22 Railroad Crossing Elimination Program.

TGC serves as a general planning consultant for The Woodlands Township Transit Department since 2020. Services include transit asset management planning, short and long range planning, National Transit Database reporting, Title VI and DBE compliance, procurements, funding pursuit, grant management, and more.

TGC was hired by four clients to develop Off-System Highway Safety Improvement Program grant applications for submission to the Texas Department of Transportation. TGC’s efforts included developing schematic concepts, safety benefit calculations, and full application documentation. We secured approximately $1.75M in federal funding for the implementation for all four projects.

TGC developed a strategy prioritizing transportation improvement projects for which the Near Northwest Management District could systematically pursue funding over the coming years to enhance transportation infrastructure within the District. TGC evaluated and ranked 18 projects using 27 metrics in six categories.

Amid COVID-19, TGC was tasked with the creation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan for Downtown Giddings, TX. The planning process involved a robust stakeholder engagement process which included phone and web-based interviews with over 20 stakeholders over a period of several weeks.

Since 2008, TGC has worked with the City of Conroe to plan and implement mobility improvements throughout the city. Mobility projects have ranged from back-of-curb to intersection improvements, added capacity, roadway reconstruction, and transit services and infrastructure.

TGC provided the International District with a Capital Projects Development Strategy prioritizing transportation improvement projects for which IMD could systematically pursue funding to enhance transportation infrastructure and improve safety in the District. TGC evaluated and ranked 12 projects using 27 metrics across six categories.

The Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority hired TGC to advance the reconstruction of Shepherd and Durham, a pair of Houston arterials that as of 2018 had four-times the statewide rate for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclist crashes. The project was awarded a total of $65M, and TGC was the lead firm involved in all funding pursuit efforts.

TGC completed a Capital Area Transit System Sub Area On-Demand Transit Plan to evaluate public transportation services in the City of Baker, LA and the Airport-Southern sub areas located within the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.

TGC activities included facilitation of political support for the project; targeted advocacy and coordination with various agencies; review and update of technical materials; and development of a grant application package and supporting materials. Our strategic approach and technical expertise ultimately earned the project $5M in funding.

TGC completed a comprehensive study effort for the Rapides Area Planning Commission to better understand current and future demand for rural public transportation within a twelve-parish region within Central Louisiana.

The Gulf Coast Transit District was recognized in May 2020 as the new provider of public transportation services for Galveston and Brazoria counties, a 2,000 square mile service area with a population of 550,000. Operating under the name Connect Transit, the GCTD is taking over the reins from the Gulf Coast Center after over 40 years of service.