Public Transportation Consulting Services

Main Street Connections provides specialized consulting services that support federal compliance in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations. Our expertise includes conducting Comprehensive Oversight Reviews of Technical Assistance Program (CORTAP) assessments, which are essential for effective transit planning and mobility management. We assist agencies and oversight entities in evaluating procurement practices, financial management, civil rights compliance, asset management, and operational oversight in alignment with federal requirements.

Our services encompass pre-review preparation, risk-based procurement sampling, documentation review, corrective action planning, and post-review technical assistance. With extensive experience in interpreting FTA guidance and oversight expectations, we help agencies enhance their compliance systems while minimizing administrative burdens.

We support transit agencies, municipalities, and regional organizations in developing practical, data-driven transit planning that ensures federal compliance. Our work encompasses operational planning, financial forecasting, capital planning, and service optimization, all aimed at creating efficient, sustainable systems that meet community needs. From early concept development through implementation, Main Street Connections assists clients in evaluating service models, funding strategies, and operational performance with a focus on mobility management. Our goal is to create transit programs that balance financial sustainability, service quality, and long-term system resilience.

Main Street Connections assists communities and transit providers in developing coordinated mobility programs and cost-sharing partnerships that enhance transportation options while maximizing limited resources. We collaborate with public transit agencies, human service organizations, local governments, and private mobility providers to identify opportunities for collaboration and more efficient service delivery, ensuring federal compliance throughout the process.

Our services encompass the development of mobility management strategies, transit planning, coordinated transportation plans, and interagency agreements that support integrated mobility networks. This may involve partnerships with microtransit providers, micromobility programs, active transportation initiatives, and private-sector transportation services, all aimed at improving access to jobs, healthcare, and essential services.

Understanding who needs transit—and how they travel—is critical to effective transit planning and ensuring federal compliance in transportation systems. 

Main Street Connections provides demographic and market analysis to assist agencies in identifying ridership potential, underserved populations, and emerging mobility management trends. 

By utilizing census data, regional planning information, and local datasets, we evaluate population characteristics, employment centers, travel behavior, and equity considerations. This comprehensive analysis supports service planning, grant applications, and the development of long-term mobility strategies.

Public transit providers must meet federal compliance obligations, including Title VI, ADA, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements. Main Street Connections assists agencies in developing policies, procedures, and documentation that demonstrate adherence to these federal regulations. Our services encompass compliance assessments, program documentation development, and policy reviews, along with technical assistance in transit planning to ensure accessibility and equity requirements are fully addressed. We focus on mobility management to help agencies strengthen internal processes while improving service accessibility for all riders.

Federal transit funding demands strict adherence to procurement regulations and grant management standards to ensure federal compliance. Main Street Connections assists agencies in establishing compliant procurement systems that align with FTA Circulars, federal regulations, and best practices in transit planning and mobility management.

Our services encompass procurement policy review, contract documentation analysis, risk-based file sampling, and staff training. We empower organizations to strengthen procurement controls while maintaining efficient purchasing processes that support their operational needs.

Main Street Connections provides essential technical assistance, workshops, and customized training for transit agencies, state DOTs, and regional partners, focusing on federal compliance, mobility management, and effective transit planning. Training topics encompass procurement compliance, federal grant requirements, program oversight, and best practices for transit management.

Transportation projects often require evaluation of their potential impacts on communities, mobility, and funding programs to ensure federal compliance. Main Street Connections provides analytical support for policy evaluations, program impact statements, and transportation initiative assessments, focusing on effective mobility management. Our work helps decision-makers understand how proposed projects or policy changes may affect ridership, accessibility, funding eligibility, and long-term transit planning goals.

We conduct comprehensive corridor studies that evaluate transportation demand, service needs, and infrastructure conditions along key travel routes, ensuring federal compliance throughout the process. Our analysis considers population trends, travel patterns, economic activity, and land-use development to identify opportunities for improved transit planning and enhanced mobility management. These studies support decisions regarding service expansion, infrastructure investment, and multimodal integration. Our work provides decision-makers with clear recommendations backed by data, community input, and policy considerations.