Company Overview

Engineering the Technology Behind Modern Transit

Founded in 1991, RL Controls is a nationally recognized transit systems integrator focused exclusively on mass transportation vehicle and infrastructure technologies. For more than three decades, we have partnered with transit agencies, rail and bus OEMs, and prime contractors across the United States and Canada to deliver complex, mission-critical systems that power modern public transportation.

We integrate vehicle systems, infrastructure technologies, and engineering services into cohesive, high-performance transit environments. Transit is not one of our markets — it is our only market.

By the Numbers

34+ years dedicated exclusively to mass transit
120+ employees nationwide
75% engineering and field technical workforce
ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
Certified DBE/WBE in 34 states
22,303 vehicle system deployments across North America, and counting

Strategic Participation, Technical Depth

As a certified DBE and WBE in 34 states, RL Controls enables agencies and prime contractors to meet participation goals while partnering with a technically sophisticated firm capable of executing complex, high-value programs.

As an engineering-led, woman-owned business, we combine the agility of a specialized partner with the operational discipline required for large-scale public infrastructure projects.

Built for Long-Term Transit Programs

RL Controls supports agencies and OEMs beyond installation — providing system stabilization, warranty management, lifecycle services, and ongoing technical evolution.

Our sustained growth reflects a consistent ability to solve complex integration challenges while delivering measurable results for the transit community.

RL Controls delivers integrated transit technology with engineering precision, operational discipline, and long-term accountability — strengthening the reliability and performance of public transportation systems across North America.

Vehicle, Infrastructure, and Engineering Integration — Delivered at Scale

RL Controls operates as an engineering-driven organization capable of executing complex transit technology programs from concept through lifecycle support.

Our teams deliver:

Onboard vehicle systems integration
Yard, facility, and fixed infrastructure deployments
Formal design gate deliverables (PDR, CDR, FDR)
Software and hardware integration across multi-vendor platforms
Testing, commissioning, validation, and warranty stabilization

We specialize in integrating advanced systems including CCTV, CAD/AVL, passenger information systems, onboard networks, Wi-Fi, SCADA, PTC, and communications platforms — ensuring seamless interoperability across vehicles, facilities, and centralized management environments.

Proven Performance in Regulated Public Infrastructure Environments

RL Controls supports federal, state, and local transit agencies as well as leading rail and bus manufacturers operating within highly regulated public procurement frameworks.

We understand the operational, regulatory, and contractual demands that define transit programs. Our teams execute with disciplined documentation, structured configuration control, schedule adherence, and responsible change management — protecting scope, performance, and stakeholder trust throughout the program lifecycle.

Thousands of vehicle-based deployments and major infrastructure upgrades across North America reflect our ability to perform consistently in environments where precision and accountability are non-negotiable.

Certified Quality and Structured Execution

RL Controls is ISO 9001:2015 certified for the design, integration, installation, service, and support of vital and non-vital electronic and communications systems for railway and mass transit vehicles and infrastructure.

Quality management, documentation rigor, and continuous improvement are embedded in our operating framework — ensuring repeatable performance, traceability, and accountability across every engagement.