A Full Suite of Scalable Services to Meet Your Changing Needs
Policy for emerging technologies is unique — we are well-versed in developing policy strategies for technologies that didn’t exist a year ago and sometimes aren’t even out of product development now. We draw on our deep experience in traditional and emerging transportation technology policy to understand your unique area and products and develop a strategy as innovative as your product.
Catapult does not offer a cookie-cutter service — we work closely with each client to develop the solution specific to their needs. Many startups who have quickly hired in-house policy teams have found themselves with policy organizations that are mismatched with their needs and have been forced to undertake restructurings and layoffs. We guide your policy efforts from the early days, scale flexibly with your company, and help you build out the right in-house team at the right time.
Policy and Regulatory Analysis
Catapult conducts deep dive research on current and proposed policies and legislation at the federal, state, and local level. We provide in-depth analysis of potential impacts on your business and summary memos to keep your management team informed without inundating you with extraneous information. Drawing on the research and analysis we undertake, we help our clients develop and execute legislative and regulatory strategies.
Introductions, partnerships, relationships
We have years of experience and relationships with groups and individuals throughout the mobility and transportation policy universe. We draw on these connections and help you identify and engage with policymakers, community organizations, and other influencers. We secure meetings and partnerships with groups and individuals to help inform your strategy and ensure that you have the right relationships that can be useful, now and in the future.
Policy Team For-Hire and Local Lobbyist Management
Catapult acts strategically and tactically to help our clients achieve their objectives in Washington and around the country. We engage at every level, branch, and agency necessary for your goals. When necessary, we help you identify local lobbying or PR needs, interview and recruit these hires, and handle the day-to-day management of these teams so you don’t have to. As your company grows, we can help you scope and recruit your own in-house team.
Grant Writing and Competitive Permit Applications
Catapult offers comprehensive grant and competitive permit application services. We leverage our experience on both sides of the process— serving on DOT grant review teams and procuring permits and grants for our clients. We guide you and your partners through the exacting process. Our services include developing your project proposal and narrative, securing letters of support from Capitol Hill and influential groups, and other political tactics to increase chances of success.
Areas of Expertise
Autonomous vehicle testing and deployment
Micromobility
TNCs & app-based mobility
Independent driver supplemental income industries
Freight logistics and last-mile delivery
Data-sharing
Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
Curb management and pricing
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility issues
Federal grant applications
Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
Pilot deployments and city/transit partnership
E-bikes and safe bicycling infrastructure
Competitive operating permits