About
The Consultant Behind the Work
David Schafhirt brings decades of hands-on transportation systems integration experience to every engagement — working directly with agencies, contractors, and engineering teams to deliver results.
David Schafhirt
Principal Consultant
Areas of Expertise
- Rail & Transit Systems Integration
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- Electrical Systems & Traction Power
- Agency & Government Technical Advisory
- Systems Engineering & Interface Management
- Procurement & RFP Technical Support
David Schafhirt has spent his career at the intersection of transportation technology and large-scale infrastructure delivery. His work spans rail and transit signaling, highway intelligent transportation systems, electrical systems coordination, and multi-agency program management across California.
He has worked directly with the State of California, regional transit agencies, large engineering and construction firms, and electrical contractors — giving him a practical understanding of how transportation projects are actually planned, procured, and built.
David Schafhirt Consulting Inc. was founded on the principle that the most valuable consulting is direct, technical, and accountable. No large teams, no layers of overhead — just experienced judgment applied to the problems that matter most to your program.
Client Experience
Trusted by the Organizations That Build California's Infrastructure
State of California
State agencies and departments overseeing transportation infrastructure programs.
Transit Agencies
Regional and local transit authorities operating rail, bus rapid transit, and multi-modal systems.
Large Corporations
Major engineering, construction, and technology firms delivering transportation infrastructure.
Electrical Contractors
Specialty contractors responsible for traction power, distribution, and electrification systems.
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