SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING
The Lakatos Group specializes in public transportation planning processes that are mandated by The Federal Transit Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and state DOTs. A key focus of the Lakatos Group is to assist local, state and federal agencies with properly addressing federal and state regulations and implementing best practices in the delivery of public transportation services. Service solutions are tailored to client needs. We offer a diverse portfolio of professional services to assist transit operators in the public and private sector.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING SERVICES
Strategic & Operational Planning
Transportation development plans
Transit demand analysis
Analysis of current transit service
Management performance reviews
Capital and facility needs assessment
Program and policy development
Transit expansion, reduction, & restructuring plans
Board governance
Applied research
Financial Management
FTA audits & compliance reviews
Grants management
Regulatory compliance
Transit finance & tax policy
Cost accounting models
Financial Planning Studies
Preparation of budget forecasts
Strategic Communications & Marketing
Public relations
Public Involvement & Environmental Justice
Development of sales & marketing plans
Production of marketing & training materials
Customer & community surveys & quantitative analyses
Technical writing of transit manuals
Conference & retreat planning
Community involvement strategies
Technical Assistance
ADA & paratransit planning
Rural public transportation planning
Bus stop assessment and improvement
Health and human services coordination
Training for managers & consumers
Grant writing assistance
Public fare policy & pricing analysis
Inter-city bus planning & policy analysis
The partners and associates of the Lakatos Group have more than 100 years of direct experience serving public transportation markets. The management team has managed millions of dollars for transit services and related economic development projects. Through a multi-disciplined team of consultants & planners, we have delivered services to re-engineer business operations, systems and technologies for maximum efficiency.
STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
When necessary, the Lakatos Group utilizes the services of other consultants to meet project deliverables. Our associates are the best and brightest in their fields. We have retained MBAs, MPAs, transit planners, urban planners, marketing professionals and others who have public transportation experience.
TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS
Using an extensive library of transportation research, advanced technologies and over 100 years of consulting expertise, The Lakatos Group has consistently provided accurate advice that transit agencies can use with confidence to identify critical issues and examine organizational controls. Because The Lakatos Group understands the unique interrelationships of public transportation, we have been able to help transit agencies develop programs and services that reflect solid practices and polices.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
At the Lakatos Group, our goal is not only to provide consulting services, but to add value to the organizations we serve. On every project, we are committed to working beside our clients as partners -- making their goals our own. As trusted advisors, we help them to secure revenues, resources and reputations that are consistent with their mission and vision for success. Our excellent reputation is built on a solid foundation of client trust, project diversity, technical certifications and competitive pricing. The Lakatos Group’s customer service philosophy is to give clients what they want, need and expect.
