One of the pressing issues faced by all transit and transportation agencies is to secure and retain the funds needed to support capital investments and day-to-day operations. Nelson\Nygaard clearly understands the importance of this issue. To that end, the development of realistic financial plans based on sustainable sources is a trademark of every Nelson\Nygaard transportation plan.

Our financial specialists have prepared financing plans for a variety of clients ranging from small two-bus systems to large, multimodal operators to regional transportation authorities. We understand SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act) and are well versed in both traditional funding programs and innovative funding strategies. Our experience extends to:

• Capital Plans (cost estimates and funding)
• Operating Plans (cost estimates and
  revenue projections)
• Sales Tax Expenditure Plans
• Multi-Scenario Financial Plans
• Performance Auditing
• Fare Revenue Analysis (strategies and policies)
• Public-Private Funding Partnerships