TransSolutions

What TransSolutions does

TransSolutions is a Fort Worth, Texas-headquartered consulting firm founded in 1998 that delivers simulation-driven planning and operational analysis to the aviation and transportation industries. The firm serves airport authorities (including projects at many of the 50 largest U.S. airports and international work such as Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport), federal agencies (TSA, FAA, DOT, NAVSEA), rail and transit operators (LA Metro, LIRR), and large venue operators (Moscone Convention Center). With 25+ years of operating history, a leadership bench built around two Managing Principals (Belinda Hargrove, Gloria Bender), multiple Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents, and a staff that includes nine nationalities and 30+ advanced degrees, the firm operates from three U.S. offices (Fort Worth, Alexandria/VA, College Park/GA) and reaches clients through direct engagement, industry conferences, and federal contract vehicles.

The company's core technical capability is simulation modeling, built on specialized third-party platforms — InControl's Pedestrian Dynamics for agent-based pedestrian flow, AirTOP for airfield simulation, and STEPS for transit modeling — augmented by proprietary 3D dynamic simulation models for security screening checkpoint configurations (self-screening, Automated Screening Lanes, Individual Carrier Systems, Mobile Inspection Tables). The firm also markets an AI-powered data collection and analysis capability, though specific models, training pipelines, or proprietary AI architecture are not disclosed. Service lines include airport terminal and checkpoint planning, simulation modeling and capacity forecasting, operational process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), ground transportation and curbside studies, infrastructure and facility design consultation, security screening simulation, rail/transit passenger flow simulation, pedestrian flow micro-simulation, construction continuity planning, large venue planning, and federal aviation consulting. The firm also produces applied research publications under the ACRP (Airport Cooperative Research Program) and PARAS (Partnership for Airport Research) frameworks, covering topics from baggage handling total-cost-of-ownership to disruptive passenger behavior management.

TransSolutions generates revenue through project-based professional services engagements billed to enterprise and government clients; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market combines direct client engagement (driven largely by relationships with airport authorities and federal agency program offices), participation in industry events (FTE Global, ACI-NA Business of Airports, ACI-NA Annual, ACC Annual), and multi-year IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) federal contracts including TSA's PELSS 2 and PELSS 3, FAA's eFAST, and DOT's BTS analytical support services. The firm holds D/WBE (Disadvantaged Women-Owned Business) and WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business) certifications, which provide preferential access to certain government set-aside contracting opportunities. Notable engagements supporting the firm's positioning include analytical work on Houston's $2.5 billion Terminal B Transformation, Memphis International's $650-700 million Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program, and DFW's Terminal F planning and Terminal C redevelopment — projects that demonstrate the firm's ability to support billion-dollar infrastructure programs with simulation-driven decision support.

Name

TransSolutions

Legal name

TransSolutions

Website

https://transsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TransSolutions is a Fort Worth-based aviation and transportation consulting firm delivering simulation modeling, pedestrian flow analysis, and operational planning services to U.S. airports, federal agencies (TSA, FAA, DOT), rail/transit operators, and large venues, with 25+ years of experience and three U.S. offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Project-based consulting engagements providing simulation modeling, engineering analysis, operational process improvement, and planning services to airport authorities, government agencies, and transportation entities

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

TransSolutions provides professional consulting services to airport authorities, federal agencies (TSA, FAA, DOT), rail/transit operators, and large venue operators. Core offerings include simulation modeling and capacity forecasting, pedestrian flow analysis, security screening checkpoint simulation, baggage handling system analysis, infrastructure design consultation, construction continuity planning, and AI-powered data collection and analysis, delivered through project-based engagements.

Product overview

TransSolutions offers a unified portfolio of aviation and transportation consulting services organized around simulation modeling, engineering analysis, and AI-powered data analytics. Its core service offerings span Airport Terminal & Checkpoint Planning, Simulation Modeling & Capacity Forecasting, Operational Process Improvement, Ground Transportation & Curbside Studies, Infrastructure & Facility Design Consultation, and AI-Powered Data Collection and Analysis — delivered as consulting engagements rather than standalone software products. These core services are supplemented by specialized practices in Security Screening Simulation, Rail/Transit Passenger Flow Simulation, Pedestrian Flow Micro-Simulation, Construction Continuity Planning, Large Venue Planning, Federal Aviation Consulting, and Airfield Deicing Simulation. TransSolutions also produces a distinct line of applied research publications including ACRP reports (Report 280, Report 252) and PARAS research reports (PARAS 0054, 0055, 0057, 0062, 0065) that translate its analytical findings into peer-reviewed guidance for the airport industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airport Terminal & Checkpoint Planning Consulting services for planning airport terminal layouts, passenger processing areas, and security checkpoint configurations to optimize capacity and passenger flow.
• Simulation Modeling & Capacity Forecasting Uses dynamic 3D simulation models to analyze airport infrastructure, passenger movements, baggage handling systems, and curbside operations, forecasting capacity under various scenarios.
• Operational Process Improvement Applies Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies combined with simulation modeling to identify waste, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency in airport and facility operations.
• Ground Transportation & Curbside Studies Macro- and micro-simulation analyses of curbside operations, ground transportation centers, and curbside design concepts to ensure efficient passenger movement.
• Infrastructure & Facility Design Consultation Provides engineering and design consultation for airport infrastructure upgrades, terminal expansions, and new facility development, including constructability and construction phasing analysis.
• AI-Powered Data Collection and Analysis Employs AI-driven methods to collect and analyze operational data, supporting evidence-based decision-making for airport planning and process optimization.
• Security Screening Simulation & Analysis Provides 3D dynamic simulation analysis for security screening systems including self-screening checkpoints (SSCP), Automated Screening Lanes (ASLs), Individual Carrier Systems (ICS), and Mobile Inspection Tables (MIT) for airports and TSA.
• Rail/Transit Passenger Flow Simulation Uses agent-based pedestrian simulation software to model individual passenger flow within rail and transit stations, evaluating platform widths, corridor sizing, and fare gate requirements.
• Pedestrian Flow Micro-Simulation Agent-based micro-simulation analyses using Pedestrian Dynamics software to evaluate patron circulation, vertical transportation, seating arrangements, and curbside operations at airports and large venues.
• Construction Continuity Planning Simulation and analytical support for airport construction projects to validate programming requirements for passenger flow functions, evaluate construction phasing, and maintain operational performance during active construction.
• Large Venue Planning & Simulation Micro-simulation analyses for large venue expansions, evaluating patron circulation, vertical transportation, and curbside operations to confirm facility capacity and identify bottlenecks.
• Federal Aviation Consulting Provides consulting services to federal agencies (TSA, FAA, DOT, NAVSEA) in areas of lean/Six-Sigma analyses, engineering, logistics, data and life-cycle analysis for passenger and baggage screening systems.
• Airfield Deicing Simulation Study AirTOP-based simulation study to optimize winter aircraft deicing operations at airports, testing approaches to streamline deicing pad usage with improved airline assignment logic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Peak-hour deicing queue times reduced by over 40% through operational optimization at Salt Lake City International Airport
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InControl (Pedestrian Dynamics)coreTechnology or IntegrationTransSolutions utilizes InControl's Pedestrian Dynamics agent-based software to model individual passenger movements within facilities for pedestrian flow analysis at airports and transit stations.
• AECOMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransSolutions worked closely with AECOM on Orlando International Airport South Terminal C ICS BHS project to ensure adequate screening and storage capacity. AECOM developed the original design of the system.
• Gensler / LA Metro (LASRE team)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransSolutions assisted Gensler and the LASRE team in evaluating passenger movements for ten station designs along the Sepulveda corridor for LA Metro.
• HOKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransSolutions worked with HOK to update STEPS software model of Grand Central Terminal and new LIRR addition (Grand Central Madison).
• VanderlandecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransSolutions collaborated with Vanderlande on Orlando International Airport South Terminal C ICS BHS project and Las Vegas International Airport self-service security screening prototype evaluation.
• Daifuku Airport America CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransSolutions performed simulation study for TSA to evaluate Daifuku's Mobile Inspection Table (MIT) system at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
• Landrum & BrownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransSolutions worked closely with Landrum & Brown on Mariscal Sucre International Airport Master Plan Update in Quito, Ecuador.
• PGALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransSolutions assisted PGAL and Long Beach Airport in evaluating concourse and holdroom seating performance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Landrum & Brown: Aviation planning and development consulting firm that provides airport master planning, environmental planning, and operational analysis for airports globally — closely matching TransSolutions' planning and simulation service line and explicitly named as a partner on the Quito Master Plan project.
• Ricondo & Associates: Aviation consulting firm specializing in airport planning, financial advisory, and operational analysis for airport operators and investors, with comparable project-based consulting work for major U.S. airports.
• LeighFisher (Jacobs Aviation): Aviation management consulting firm (now part of Jacobs) focused on airport strategy, transaction advisory, and operational benchmarking, with similar BHS, terminal, and operational planning practices to TransSolutions.
• ICF International: Federal aviation and transportation consulting firm that advises FAA, DOT, and airports on aviation policy, security, and operations, directly overlapping with TransSolutions' federal aviation portfolio.
• Arup: Global engineering and design consultancy with an established transport simulation and pedestrian modeling practice serving airports, rail, and large venues — directly comparable to TransSolutions' pedestrian flow and crowd dynamics work.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting and engineering firm with a major aviation practice and in-house simulation capabilities. Documented as a TransSolutions partner on the Orlando MCO South Terminal C ICS BHS project but also competes for the same airport planning mandates.
• WSP: Large global engineering consultancy with dedicated aviation and transit planning groups that provide master planning, terminal design, and operational analysis for airports and transit agencies competing in the same RFP pool.
• Jacobs Solutions: Diversified engineering and consulting firm with aviation, transit, and federal practices (including the legacy LeighFisher aviation advisory business), competing for large-scale airport and federal aviation engagements.
• HOK: Global architecture and engineering firm with a dedicated aviation practice designing terminals and transit stations; documented TransSolutions partner on Grand Central Madison and competes for the same airport and rail master planning work.
• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with significant aviation, rail, and large-venue practices; documented as a TransSolutions partner on the LA Metro Sepulveda corridor station design engagement and competes for major airport terminal design work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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