RCC's Experience

RCC is the recognized leader in providing communications consulting services to the public transit industry. Our experience includes some of the largest transit systems in the US, as well as many smaller agencies. We have designed and implemented a wide variety of transit communications systems which address the unique requirements of public transit. RCC has over 100 technical staff located in field office around the country. Our personnel have a range of communications consulting experience which includes not only radio communications, but also mobile data, Computer-Aided Dispatch, and telephone and data systems.

Technical Expertise

RCC is highly capable and experienced in the following technologies as they apply to the transit industry:

• Mobile radio systems
• Trunking systems
• Radio Coverage prediction and modeling
• Mobile Data
• Automatic Vehicle Location
• Computer Aided Dispatch
• Transit Management Systems
• Dispatch console design
• Communication center design
• Global Positioning Systems
• Microwave transmission systems
• Fiber optic transmission
• Onboard data collection and reporting systems

The Consulting Process

At the beginning of the consulting effort, RCC will assign a Project manager to work with the transit agency. This individual is a highly experienced engineer with direct experience in project management and transit communications systems. The Project Manager will be supported by systems engineers, technical specialists, and other support staff. Together these experts will provide analysis, design, specification and implementation of your transit communications system. A typical consulting study may involve one or more of the following tasks:

• Analysis of the present system
• Cost and benefit analysis of alternative solutions
• Recommendation of most effective solutions
• Engineering system design
• Preparation of technical specifications
• Evaluation of vendor proposals
• Recommendation of system provider
• Project management and supervision
• On-going technical support
• System Integration

The Transit Communications Leader

Transit communications represent highly specialized and sophisticated technology which requires the services of an experienced transit communications consultant. As one of the most experienced transit communications consultants in the US, RCC is your best choice to guide you through the web of new technology and systems.