Bus Rapid Transit Planning, Design & Delivery

We help transit agencies advance BRT corridors from concept to construction-ready plans, aligning streets, stations, signals, and operations from day one.

GFT is a national leader in bus rapid transit planning, design, and delivery. With 600+ miles of BRT experience and 500+ transit signal priority installations, GFT brings the integrated expertise agencies need to deliver faster, more reliable service.

Bus Rapid Transit Services

From corridor vision to revenue service, GFT provides end-to-end BRT planning, design, and delivery expertise at every project phase.

Planning and Corridor Development
GFT helps agencies evaluate BRT corridors, develop alternatives, and build consensus around alignments that balance ridership potential, community impact, and capital cost. We bring technical rigor and local knowledge to every planning phase, so agencies enter design with confidence.
Public Engagement and Stakeholder Alignment
Successful BRT depends on community buy-in. GFT designs and leads engagement programs that bring riders, residents, businesses, and elected officials into the process early, turning public input into project support and reducing downstream risk.
Preliminary and Final Design
GFT delivers preliminary and final design for BRT corridors, stations, and supporting infrastructure. Our teams coordinate roadway, civil, structural, and architectural elements to produce buildable plans that meet agency standards, regulatory requirements, and budget targets so construction starts on schedule and on budget.

Systems and Operations Integration
BRT performance depends on technology working in sync with service. GFT integrates transit signal priority, fare collection, intelligent transportation systems, real-time passenger information, and operations planning to ensure agencies open service that runs as designed and performs over time.
Program Delivery and Grant Support
GFT supports agencies through procurement, grant applications, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Small Starts and Core Capacity, and program management. We help project teams stay on schedule and on budget while meeting federal requirements so funding is secured and delivery stays on track.

600+

Miles of BRT planned, designed, or delivered.

500+

Transit signal priority systems delivered.

Featured Projects

Explore BRT projects where GFT delivered planning, design, systems integration, and program support for transit agencies across the nation.

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Utah Valley Express Bus Rapid Transit Transportation Improvement Project (TRIP)

Provo-Orem, Utah

NCDOT Statewide Resilience Improvement Plan

North Carolina

Rendering of a BRT corridor in Pittsburgh, with a rear view of a bus in a dedicated bus lane to the right as it departs a BRT station.

Final Design for Pittsburgh Regional Transit BRT

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Tempo Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Oakland and San Leandro, Calif.

Aerial photo of the South Dade Transitway in Miami-Dade County, Fla., with a rendering of the BRT station and an approaching bus superimposed on the image.

Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Program

Miami, Fla.

MD 355 Bus Rapid Transit Planning Study

Montgomery County, Md.

Leadership Team

Meet The Team

Lori Labrum

Business Line Director, Transit & Rail

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Featured News & INSIGHTS

Stay current on BRT trends, project milestones, and GFT expertise in transit planning and delivery.

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How Lowcountry Rapid Transit Will Improve Travel Reliability

People wait at a modern bus rapid transit station with sheltered seating and a red bus-only lane at an intersection.

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Paving the Way for Equity in Infrastructure: Our Projects

Four people sit around a table looking at planning documents.

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From Congestion to Connection: Delivering the Lowcountry Rapid Transit BRT

Rendering of LCRT BRT: median station with canopy, red bus-only lanes along a busy arterial, passengers waiting, buses at an intersection.

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Integrating Engineering and GIS: The Great Merge

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GFT Expands Canadian Infrastructure Leadership to Support Major Transportation Programs

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GFT Names Sharon Berger Transit and Rail Major Projects Group Leader

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Complementary Solutions

Our complementary services strengthen project and program delivery through integrated expertise that supports resilient, sustainable infrastructure and long-term performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes BRT different from standard bus service?
BRT uses dedicated lanes, level boarding, off-board fare payment, and transit signal priority to deliver faster, more reliable service. The result is a higher-capacity, more predictable transit experience that attracts broader ridership than traditional bus routes.
When should a transit agency hire a BRT consultant?
GFT can engage at any phase, from early corridor screening and alternatives analysis through final design and construction support. Earlier involvement helps align planning, design, and operations goals before decisions become costly to reverse.

Does GFT support federal grant applications for BRT projects?
Yes. GFT has experience supporting FTA Small Starts, Core Capacity, and other federal grant programs, helping agencies prepare applications, meet requirements, and position projects competitively for funding.