Scott Sauer
(916) 657-3863

The Transit Systems Analysis (TSA) Branch collects, monitors, and analyzes data related to the fiscal status and performance of public transit operators throughout California. The TSA Branch is responsible for the creation a central data source which will provide management and staff the information necessary to respond to inquiries quickly and efficiently.

The Transit System Analysis Branch is responsible for the following:

• Administering and facilitating Legislative Bill Analysis for DMT
• Updating and maintaining the State Policy, Research and Capital website in conjunction with the Federal Office
• Comparing, analyzing, and tracking transit trends reported by other state DOTs
• Facilitating (in coordination with Division of Research and Innovation) the efficient deployment and creation of a standardized Intelligent Transportation Systems procurement methodology for transit operators (EDAPTS)
• Creating trend line charts/graphs to monitor state transit performance
• Supporting integration of Bus Rapid Transit project planning and implementation into Caltrans policies, procedures and practices
• Performs legislative analysis of pending bills affecting transit
• Administers the Caltrans Transit Pass Payroll Deduction Program and headquarters onsite Transit Pass sales

For specific information regarding Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), click here.