Transit Safety & Security Solutions, Inc.

Founded in 2008, TSSS specializes exclusively in safety, security, systems engineering, and risk management for federally funded and federally regulated rail and transit programs. We support public transit agencies, state DOTs, design-build teams, and program managers across the entire project lifecycle—from concept and preliminary design through construction, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness. TSSS delivers independent Safety & Security Certification (SSC) services aligned with FTA Safety & Security Certification Handbooks, 49 CFR Part 674, applicable State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA) requirements, and industry best practices in system safety engineering and assurance. Our work ensures that certifiable elements are correctly identified, hazards are systematically mitigated, and certification evidence is complete, traceable, and audit-ready. Core Services: • FTA Safety & Security Certification (SSC) • Safety & Security Certification Plans (SSCP / CSSCP) • Design & Construction Conformance Checklists (DCCC / CSCC) • Hazard Analysis (PHA, FMEA, OHA) • Threat & Vulnerability Assessments (TVA) • Fire/Life Safety & Emergency Management Reviews • System Safety Engineering & Risk Management • Safety Management System (SMS) Integration • Cyber-Physical Security Coordination TSSS has supported some of North America’s largest transit projects, including MBTA Green Line Extension, CTA Red & Purple Modernization, Maryland Purple Line, and WMATA ATC modernization. Our clients include CTA, MBTA, WMATA, MARTA, Sound Transit, Caltrain, and more. TSSS’ professionals hold certifications from BCSP, WSO, and TSI, reinforcing our role as an independent and trusted authority in safety, security, and regulatory compliance. Certified as MBE, DBE, and SBE in 32 states and DC, TSSS is headquartered in Richmond, TX, with offices in Chicago, Denver, and Washington, DC. We help transit programs mitigate risk, maximize safety, and achieve certification with confidence.