Port Freeport retained TGC to develop a competitive grant application through the Port Infrastructure Development Program, operated by the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration. Working closely with the Port, TGC led funding pursuit and developed a successful grant application, securing nearly $16M in funding.

TGC provided the Port Houston with analysis on the possibility to electrify some of the drayage vehicles at the Port. TGC assisted the Port with the development of project specifications, completed a benefit-cost analysis for Build/No-Build scenarios, and researched potential competitive grant opportunities.

TGC partnered with Harris County Precinct 4 to secure $11.3M through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant for the Burnett Bayland Park Improvements Project in Houston's Gulfton community.

TGC provided the Greater Northside Management District, in partnership with Harris County Precinct 2, a Capital Project Development Strategy — Northside On the Move — to identify and prioritize transportation and mobility improvement projects for which the District could systematically pursue funding to enhance transportation infrastructure.

The development of the Quitman Street Project represents TGC's successful pursuit of over $1.9M in regional funds, project conceptualization and planning, benefits analysis, environmental, grant management, engineering, and interagency coordination. TGC was integral to developing a five-party partnership with the Federal Transit Administration, Houston METRO, City of Houston, Harris County Precinct 2, and Greater Northside Management District.

The Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority hired TGC to advance the reconstruction of Shepherd and Durham, a pair of Houston arterials that as of 2018 had four-times the statewide rate for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclist crashes. The project was awarded a total of $65M, and TGC was the lead firm involved in all funding pursuit efforts.

TGC developed a successful grant application for Port Freeport through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, securing $6.3M to improve infrastructure and increase rail capacity.

TGC worked with Doña Ana County, New Mexico as the lead planning and funding consultant and developed grant applications through two competitive programs. TGC successfully secured a $31M grant from the USDOT Federal Railroad Administration FY22 Railroad Crossing Elimination Program.

TGC serves as a general planning consultant for The Woodlands Township Transit Department since 2020. Services include transit asset management planning, short and long range planning, National Transit Database reporting, Title VI and DBE compliance, procurements, funding pursuit, grant management, and more.

TGC was hired by four clients to develop Off-System Highway Safety Improvement Program grant applications for submission to the Texas Department of Transportation. TGC’s efforts included developing schematic concepts, safety benefit calculations, and full application documentation. We secured approximately $1.75M in federal funding for the implementation for all four projects.

Amid COVID-19, TGC was tasked with the creation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan for Downtown Giddings, TX. The planning process involved a robust stakeholder engagement process which included phone and web-based interviews with over 20 stakeholders over a period of several weeks.

TGC developed a strategy prioritizing transportation improvement projects for which the Near Northwest Management District could systematically pursue funding over the coming years to enhance transportation infrastructure within the District. TGC evaluated and ranked 18 projects using 27 metrics in six categories.

Since 2008, TGC has worked with the City of Conroe to plan and implement mobility improvements throughout the city. Mobility projects have ranged from back-of-curb to intersection improvements, added capacity, roadway reconstruction, and transit services and infrastructure.

TGC provided the International District with a Capital Projects Development Strategy prioritizing transportation improvement projects for which IMD could systematically pursue funding to enhance transportation infrastructure and improve safety in the District. TGC evaluated and ranked 12 projects using 27 metrics across six categories.

TGC activities included facilitation of political support for the project; targeted advocacy and coordination with various agencies; review and update of technical materials; and development of a grant application package and supporting materials. Our strategic approach and technical expertise ultimately earned the project $5M in funding.

TGC completed a comprehensive study effort for the Rapides Area Planning Commission to better understand current and future demand for rural public transportation within a twelve-parish region within Central Louisiana.

The Gulf Coast Transit District was recognized in May 2020 as the new provider of public transportation services for Galveston and Brazoria counties, a 2,000 square mile service area with a population of 550,000. Operating under the name Connect Transit, the GCTD is taking over the reins from the Gulf Coast Center after over 40 years of service.