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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 17, 2019
Subject
SUBJECT: CONNECTED BUS
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING an increase of $1,440,000 in Life-of-Project (LOP) budget for the Connected Bus Project (CP 207152) for a new total LOP of $9,407,000; and
B. AMENDING the FY20 budget $565,000 to reflect the current wireless mobile router installation schedule.
Issue
ISSUE
The requested life-of-project budget increase is for the continued acquisition and installation of wireless mobile routers onto Metro's bus fleet. The installation of wireless routers on Metro's fleet is already well underway. However, Metro decided to extend the life of 349 bus vehicles by replacing the CNG tanks which will now also require router installations. The additional funds are needed to maintain the ability to purchase the wireless routers through Metro's inventory process and install them on the re-tanked fleet by Metro employees. The installation of these units is being fast-tracked at 33 units/month to complete the fleet installations as soon as possible.
Background
BACKGROUND
In March 2017, the Metro Board approved the Connected Bus capital project (CP 207152) and subsequent $7,967,000 LOP to support the implementation of cellular and WiFi technologies on Metro's bus fleet. This economically feasible enhancement will advance the ability to connect transit buses to the internet. Connecting Metro buses through the public cellular network creates many opportunities. The riding public benefits from internet access to on-line information while on the bus. Metro Operations can remotely connect onboard systems allowing remote video on-demand of security cameras by law enforcement and bus operations as well as improved access to vehicle diagnostic systems for increased maintenance efficiency through continuous fleet health monitoring. This technology will also prov...
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