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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JUNE 18, 2025
Subject
SUBJECT: CENTRALIZED MONITORING SYSTEM FOR TRACK AND TUNNEL INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM
Action
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract, Contract No. PS128578000 to AGP Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of a centralized real-time monitoring system for the Track and Tunnel Intrusion Detection System (TTIDS) in the amount of $1,825,000, subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any.
Issue
ISSUE
This procurement is to purchase a centralized real-time monitoring system to monitor the existing TTIDS located at 23 stations located on the B and D Lines, from Union Station to Wilshire/Western, Vermont/Beverly to North Hollywood and Wilshire La Brea to Westwood/VA Hospital. Currently, TTIDS alarms are displayed only at Train Control & Communication (TC&C) rooms within stations at the module level. There is presently no capability to monitor TTIDS alarms remotely from the Rail Operations Control Center (ROC). The purchase of a centralized real-time monitoring system extends these monitoring capabilities to ROC to ensure that all TTIDS alarms are displayed at ROC to alert the train controllers.
Background
BACKGROUND
In September 2019, the TTIDS project, CP212123, was approved as part of a Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP). A contract was approved by Metro’s Board in April 2022 to install TTIDS equipment in Station TC&C Rooms and tunnel walls between Union Station and Wilshire/Western. The installation of this system was completed in March 2025. This detection system will provide notification of unauthorized access along Metro rights-of-way and ancillary areas. However, after further evaluation of the TTIDS, Metro staff identified additional opportunities for enhancement and improvement. It was determined that integrating remote monitoring services will strengthen its capabilities and effectiveness by having the system monitored directly by the Rail Operations Control Center, thereby providing quicker response times and faster communication to the train operator.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
A total of 118 incidents occurred between July 2024 and May 2025 on the B and D Lines involving unauthorized intruders entering the tracks and tunnels within the right-of-way (ROW). Each intrusion incident requires train operations to stop and the third rail to be de-energized, resulting in an average recovery time of 45-60 minutes. These incidents disrupt normal train service and cause significant delays. Over the past 11 months, an average of 10.7 incidents per month has led to substantial schedule impacts.
If a centralized monitoring system is implemented, the ROC train controller can monitor the intrusion incidents in real time and warn train operators instantly. If the incident is monitored from the TC&C room, the system will require one person per room, to notify the ROC train controller. Having remote monitoring capability from ROC allows timely notifications to operators and allows trains to be operated in Auto Operating Mode, which can improve adherence to the train schedules. TTIDS, combined with the recently installed camera and announcement systems, provides visible technology that offers a nonintrusive, automated monitoring solution.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
Metro Security and Law Enforcement officers respond to TTIDS incidents to locate the intruders in tunnels and trackways. During the search and recovery of intruders in the tunnels, the centralized monitoring system will provide the location data of the intruders in the tunnel via monitor screens and alarm displays. Overall, the system can improve officer safety and possibly reduce unexpected incidents on trackways and tunnels.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
A total of $ 1,825,000 is needed for this action. The budget is contained in Capital Project 205672 CCTV System Upgrade. The Life of Project (LOP) budget is $15,630,000. This action is within the project budget.
The Project Manager will be responsible for budgeting the cost of software upgrades, if applicable, in future Fiscal Years.
Impact to Budget
The current source of funds for this action is Proposition A 35%. This funding is eligible for rail operations and Capital Projects. Use of Federal, State, and other local funding sources currently maximizes funding allocations given approved funding provisions and guidelines.
Equity_Platform
EQUITY PLATFORM
TTIDS provides improvement on train schedules and safety for the public riders throughout Los Angeles County, including those traveling to and from Equity Focus Communities (EFCs). Faster, targeted responses to intrusions or emergencies mean fewer cascading delays that disproportionately impact travelers under time constraints, ensuring the safe, uninterrupted service paramount for job access, school attendance, and essential trips.
Deployment of TTIDS technology ensures that EFCs are not left behind as the agency upgrades its systems and aligns with Metro’s Equity Platform.
The B and D Lines serve numerous communities with a high EFC concentration, including Koreatown, Downtown Los Angeles, and Westlake. They also serve as a key transfer connection to other Metro rail lines and multiple businesses for workers, students, and residents in these EFCs. Stations numbered 4,5,7, & 8 are in EFCs of very high need, specifically, low-income riders who are the primary users of the system, while high need EFCs surround the other four stations:
1. Union Station (ABJ)
2. Civic Center/Grand Park (BJ)
3. Pershing Square (BJ)
4. 7th Street/Metro Center (ABEJ)
5. Westlake/MacArthur Park (B)
6. Wilshire/Vermont (BD)
7. Wilshire/Normandie (D)
8. Wilshire/Western (D)
9. Wilshire/Brea (D)
10. Wilshire/Fairfax (D)
11. Wilshire/La Cienega (D)
12. Wilshire/Rodeo (D)
13. Century City/Constellation (D)
14. Westwood/UCLA (D)
15. Westwood/VA Hospital (D)
16. Vermont/Beverly (B)
17. Vermont/Santa Monica (B)
18. Vermont Sunset (B)
19. Hollywood Western (B)
20. Hollywood Vine (B)
21. Hollywood Highland (B)
22. Universal (B)
23. North Hollywood (B)
The Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department (DEOD) did not recommend a Small Business Enterprise (SBE)/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal for this procurement due to the lack of subcontracting opportunities.
Vehicle_Miles_Traveled_Outcome
VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED OUTCOME
VMT and VMT per capita in Los Angeles County are lower than national averages, the lowest in the SCAG region, and on the lower end of VMT per capita statewide, with these declining VMT trends due in part to Metro’s significant investment in rail and bus transit. Metro’s Board-adopted VMT reduction targets align with California’s statewide climate goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. To ensure continued progress, all Board items are assessed for their potential impact on VMT.
This item supports Metro’s systemwide strategy to reduce VMT through equipment purchase activities that will improve and further encourage transit ridership, ridesharing, and active transportation. Metro’s Board-adopted VMT reduction targets were designed to build on the success of existing investments, and this item aligns with those objectives.
*Based on population estimates from the United States Census and VMT estimates from Caltrans’ Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) data between 2001-2019
Implementation_of_Strategic_Plan_Goals
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The recommendation supports Metro’s Strategic Plan Goal
1) Provide high-quality mobility options that enable people to spend less time traveling.
2) Deliver outstanding trip experience for all users of the transportation system.
5) Provide responsive, accountable, and trustworthy governance within the Metro organization.
This contract will help maintain safety, service, and reliability standards to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within Los Angeles County. With this, Metro is exercising good public policy judgment and sound fiscal stewardship.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Staff considered not purchasing a centralized monitoring system; however, this alternative is not recommended since the existing monitoring located in TC&C rooms requires eight personnel for monitoring the system and could compromise public safety. Conversely, only one person is required to monitor eight stations from the ROC.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Upon Board approval of the recommendation, staff will award Contract No. PS128578000and proceed with the TTIDS project work.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Procurement Summary
Attachment B - DEOD Summary
Prepared by: Kelvin Zan, Executive Officer, Operations Engineering, (213) 617-6264
Errol Taylor, Deputy Chief Operations Officer, Infrastructure Maintenance and Engineering, (213) 922-3227
Debra Avila, Deputy Chief Vendor/Contract Management (213) 418-3051
Reviewed by: Conan Cheung, Chief Operations Officer(213) 418-3034
