INDUSTRIES
Transit & Transportation
With a proven track record serving transit agencies and transportation authorities, IBS helps clients deliver transformative mobility solutions that promote access, equity, and sustainability. Our team of experts collaborates with transit agencies, transportation authorities, and mobility operators to design, fund, and deliver systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From strategic planning and capital program financing to operational improvements and technology deployment, we provide the expertise that helps our clients build modern, resilient transportation networks that support communities today and prepare for the future.
Our Experience
- Capital Improvement Planning & Financing — helping agencies prioritize projects, develop funding strategies, and align capital investments with long-term mobility goals.
- Transaction Advisory & Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Structuring — supporting feasibility studies, risk assessments, financial models, procurement processes, and deal structuring for major transit and transportation investments.
- Decision Support & Financial Modeling — delivering models and analytics that guide data-driven decisions on operations, infrastructure, and service delivery.
- Rate, Fare, & Cost of Service Studies — evaluating cost structures and supporting the design of equitable, sustainable fare and service models.
- Grant Management — assisting with identification, application, compliance, and reporting for federal, state, and local funding opportunities.
- Program, Project & Change Management — providing comprehensive oversight, schedule and cost control, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership for major initiatives.
- Business Process Improvement & Reengineering — enhancing operational workflows, service delivery models, and internal processes for greater efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Staff Augmentation — supplying skilled professionals (e.g., finance, planning, project management, technical support) to supplement client teams on critical projects.
- System Implementation — supporting selection, deployment, and integration of technology systems, including financial systems, asset management tools, fare systems, and operational platforms.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) – Financial Reporting & NTD Compliance
READ MOREWMATA, one of the largest transit systems in the U.S., required enhanced support for financial reporting, National Transit Database (NTD) compliance, and internal audit readiness.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) - Financial Management Support for WMATA’s Finance Operations
READ MORESince 2014, IBS has been a trusted partner to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), supporting its finance department with a range of strategic, technical, and operational services.