More than ever, America's burgeoning metropolitan areas are recognizing the consequences of overdependence on automobiles and the challenges of keeping growing populations mobile. Increasingly, the solution has involved rail travel in its many forms.

LTK has worked behind the scenes at virtually every rail transit system in the United States, and many international systems. Having built a reputation for on-time, on-budget projects, and demanding quality standards, LTK is poised to be a major force in 21st century transportation.

Founded in 1921 in Philadelphia, LTK is one of America's oldest and largest rail transportation consulting firms. Today, nearly 190 engineers, planners, analysts and support staff work out of the firm's Ambler headquarters, regional offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Seattle and Portland, and various project offices. Many LTK professionals come from the staffs of railroads and transit systems, where they served as general managers, executive directors and lead engineers. This hands-on experience and breadth of rail systems knowledge helps ensure the realization of our clients' operational, maintenance and economic goals.

LTK clients are predominantly local, regional, state and federal public agencies–both domestic and foreign–operating commuter rail, rapid transit, intercity, light rail, railroad, people mover and bus systems. LTK's assignments cover all phases of project development, from preliminary planning through revenue operation. Staff expertise includes design, specification, installation and construction management. LTK's planning and engineering services include: rolling stock; communications and signal systems; traction electrification systems; fare collection systems; operations and maintenance facilities; operations; facility and equipment valuations; and management information services.