Business View Magazine - January 2024

budget-friendly options for commuters. Schoeffel acknowledged this by stating, “Our regular fare is only $1.25 for fixed route service. So, it’s still fairly low compared to bigger agencies across the country.” In crafting a profile for Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD), Schoeffel paints a picture of a revitalized and forward-thinking agency.While they have a long history, they are during a transformation geared towards modernization and enhancing the attractiveness of their services. The ongoing rail consolidation project and street redevelopment present ample opportunities to contribute to the city’s rejuvenation. Schoeffel also speaks to the partnerships with vendors and suppliers that enable SMTD’s operations and success. Hanson Professional Services, a national engineering firm, oversees the rail consolidation project. Clever Devices, responsible for the computer- aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/ AVL) system, has modernized SMTD’s operations. Finally, Genfare, with its fare boxes and technology, TRUSTED PARTNERS. PROVEN RESULTS. Hanson Professional Services Inc. is a national, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering, planning and allied services to businesses across the U.S. and around the world. We’re known for our innovative approach to working with you — our clients, to understand your business like a partner and get results out of every phase of your project. We employ hundreds of professionals, providing services from six strategic markets: aviation, government, industry, infrastructure, power and railway. We’re proud to support the Springfield Mass Transit District through our work on SMTD’s new transfer center at The Hub and our ongoing involvement with the Springfield Rail Improvements Project. HANSON-INC.COM OFFICES NATIONWIDE Carpenter Street underpass SMTD transfer center and east mural Springfield rail corridor 264 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 01