Project Cost $10.6 Million Client Island Transit Services Provided Feasibility Study, Design Process Management, Preliminary Engineering, Pursuit of Funds, Construction Management

TGC provided feasibility study, preliminary engineering, and project management services to revive and extend Galveston’s trolley system. The first 4.9 mile phase of the single-track system connects the downtown with its hotels, shopping, and entertainment venues south to the Seawall. The second phase is a one mile extension to the University of Texas Medical Branch – the island’s largest employer. A third phase, a 0.5 mi. extension to Stewart Beach - the most popular beach in the area – is under study. Feasibility Analysis TGC conducted a comprehensive review of preferred alignments and technologies, ridership estimates, operating plans and associated costs, capital budgets, and prospective funding programs. Some key characteristics of the system are single-track construction, rubber-booted and welded track, and a bypass. Intergovernmental Relations In addition, TGC led the effort to execute agreements between the City and UTMB and Island Transit and the Galveston Housing Authority to commit to on-going financial support for the operations of the trolley line. Funding TGC led Island Transit’s effort to leverage its local investment and state-associated transit investments to maximize federal participation for this $10.6 million project. As a result of TGC’s strategy, the trolley extension was constructed using no additional local dollars.