Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Database Management

TRA has developed a secure, user-friendly, web-based system that enables disparate staff members and departments to access a database of consistent up-to-date property use and ownership information. This cost-effective system customizes off-the-shelf software to meet each client’s needs. TRA's real estate expertise takes the “pretty pictures” of most GIS systems a quantum leap forward by assessing client needs and linking critical data not normally understood by the typical GIS programming vendor. Typical uses by client staff members and related parties include

• Tracking and documentation of real property assets, including inventory and new acquisitions, due diligence prior to surplus property dispositions and leasing, tracking of leases, licenses, easements and encroachments
• Police and security access to clear ownership information to help determine jurisdiction and emergency response
• Tracking of environmental department contaminated sites, underground storage tank locations, open- and closed-action locations
• Engineering and construction departments' due diligence prior to undertaking new projects
• Automated reporting to answer public and internal inquires regarding property ownership and use issues

TRA's team of real estate and technical professionals can develop a cost-effective, customized system to meet your organizations' unique needs.

View a description of TRA's GIS project for the MBTA.