First off, I see a continued unwavering devotion to safety across the industry. New technologies and improved methodologies that we and others employ facilitate even greater adherence to safety best practices, and I firmly believe we will continue to see new, better ways to maintain our commitment to safe operations. On this most paramount issue, I believe our entire industry agrees.
Tectrans experienced unprecedented interest in our company as a new alternative for contracted transit operations in 2010, and I expect that trend to continue through 2011 and beyond. We know that transit authorities and the other public entities that oversee transit systems are continuing to fight the “budget battle.” This may get better in 2011 but we are still far from a full recovery. These constraints make contracting for management and operations a very logical and potentially cost-saving option. So when transit authorities are researching their options, we expect them to continue to seek new and improved alternatives, like Tectrans.
I believe that 2011 will include the continued trend of increased scrutiny of public sector spending. In this environment, I am convinced that transit buyers hold an even greater responsibility to ensure that every dollar is spent responsibly. This means that every procurement decision must be made with complete transparency. Companies like ours and our competitors must respond in kind, with utmost sincerity, integrity and accountability.
Lastly, with the recent midterm election, there will certainly be areas of the country that will see the focus shift away from high-speed rail, and toward more traditional modes of transportation.
Mike Griffus is a 25-year veteran of the transit management and transportation industry, with extensive experience in vehicle operations for school bus, transit and paratransit service nationwide. Michael is well known in the transit industry, having had responsibility for more than 100 client contracts, and is an active member of all major trade associations, including APTA, CTAA, and several state and regional associations. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a graduate of the University of Washington in Seattle, Mike takes an active role in promoting and directing Tectrans since he joined as CEO in early 2010.?
Tectrans is a professional transportation management and contracting company that has provided a wide spectrum of transportation services for more than 50 years. Over the decades Tectrans has developed core service specialties including operation of paratransit and dial-a-ride transportation, fixed-route transportation, airport courtesy shuttle operations, senior mobility shuttle transportation, fleet management and maintenance, call-center management and operation, logistics and routing services, and transportation consulting.?
The Tectrans management team brings hundreds of years of combined experience in the specialized, ground-based passenger transportation industry and has positioned Tectrans as the preferred transportation provider. Our team is able to build success for existing customers as well as new clients by utilizing the perfect blend of technology with proven transportation best practices.
