Public Transit Planning, Design & Delivery Services

Public transit owners are accountable for safety, reliability, access, and trust every day.

Capital investments must strengthen service, withstand scrutiny, and perform over decades of operation. GFT partners with transit agencies and owner-operators, bringing deep transit expertise and disciplined execution to planning, design, and delivery. We advance system modernization, protect service quality, and deliver the infrastructure that communities depend on. This is especially critical in complex, high-visibility environments where maintaining service and public trust is nonnegotiable.

Shaping the Future of Public Transit

Planning, architecture, engineering, and delivery services for public transit systems focused on service continuity, long-term stewardship, and passenger experience.

Transit Planning and Corridor Development
Effective transit systems begin with clear, defensible planning. GFT advances public transit corridors through feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, ridership forecasting, service planning, and environmental documentation that reflect operating conditions and governance realities. Our planning work helps owners align service goals, funding strategies, community expectations, and long-term system performance so projects move forward with credibility and public support.
Passenger Rail and Fixed-Guideway Design and Engineering
Passenger rail and fixed-guideway infrastructure must function reliably within active transit networks. GFT designs and engineers track, guideway, civil structures, traction power, and supporting elements with close attention to constructability, phasing, and service continuity. Our work emphasizes durability, maintainability, and operational fit, resulting in reliable infrastructure that supports long-term system needs.
Stations, Facilities & Multimodal Integration
Stations and facilities define how transit is experienced and operated. GFT plans, designs, and engineers stations, yards, transit centers, and maintenance facilities that prioritize safety, human-centered design, and operational efficiency, while strengthening connections to surrounding communities and other modes of transportation. Our experts balance rider experience, operational needs, and constructability in highly visible, space-constrained environments.

Transit Operations, Safety & Systems
Reliable public transit depends on tightly coordinated systems and disciplined operations. GFT brings transit-focused insight to operations analysis, safety and security, and the design and integration of systems such as signals, communications, traction power, and overhead contact systems. Our work supports informed decision-making that strengthens day-to-day service performance while preparing owners for long-term system resilience. This expertise is closely aligned with our rail systems capabilities, providing seamless coordination between infrastructure, systems, and rail operations.
Program and Construction Delivery
Complex transit programs demand steady execution, clear accountability, and a constant focus on safety. Through program and construction delivery services, GFT provides constructability reviews, field support, and issue resolution that keep projects moving. Our approach prioritizes coordination, transparency, and informed decision-making to maintain service, manage risk, and maintain public confidence throughout delivery.