Current & Past Projects

BRS Metropolitan Transit Authority

The BRS project represents a $250 million endeavor focused on the design, delivery, integration, and installation of an interoperable Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) system tailored for the municipal fleet comprising six thousand buses and support vehicles. This system is mandated to adhere to Project 25 (P25), the established public safety radio standard. The project entails the retrofitting of new radio equipment within the entirety of the six thousand buses and the establishment of thirty-four antenna sites strategically positioned throughout the city. These antenna sites will include shelters equipped with Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Fire Detection Systems, and other requisite Sub-Systems essential for optimal system performance and reliability.

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CBTC Bay Area Rapid Transit Authority

The CBTC project represents a contractual agreement valued at $798 million aimed at designing, constructing, and implementing the latest iteration of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology. This endeavor is intended to enhance operational capacity and service quality. By replacing the existing train control infrastructure, which has been in service for over 48 years, with the advanced CBTC system, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) will be capable of safely operating trains on tighter schedules and at closer intervals. Consequently, this upgrade is expected to substantially augment Transbay throughput and passenger accommodation.

The CBTC system is anticipated to accommodate the projected demand of over 30,000 Transbay passengers per hour during peak periods. Moreover, provisions within the contract allow for potential extensions of the system to Silicon Valley via the Berryessa and Santa Clara extensions.

This initiative constitutes a pivotal component of BART’s comprehensive Transbay Corridor Core Capacity Project, valued at $3.5 billion. Upon completion in 2029, BART anticipates the capacity to operate 30 10-car trains per hour within the Core Corridor. The newly implemented CBTC System is meticulously designed to prioritize safety while concurrently enhancing train frequency and passenger capacity within the most heavily trafficked segments of the BART network.

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Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation

The HART project entails an investment totaling $800 million, allocated towards the implementation of an elevated rail infrastructure aimed at alleviating congestion within the densely populated urban corridor of Oahu. This initiative encompasses the establishment of a fully automated transportation network featuring 21 stations, 20 trains, and a 20-mile integrated signaling and communications system. The contracted entity assumes responsibility for the seamless integration of all subsystems, encompassing Automatic Train Control (ATC), Communication Systems (including radio, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), Passenger Information Systems (PIS), Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), among others), Tunnel Ventilation Systems (TES), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (FDAS), and Platform Screen Gates (PSG).

Upon completion of construction, the anticipated duration of travel along the entire 20-mile route is estimated to be 42 minutes. Notably, this rail line will facilitate direct connectivity between the airport and the city center, with an expected travel time of 16 minutes to reach the airport.

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PTC Metropolitan Transit Authority

In 2008, the United States Congress enacted the Rail Safety Act, mandating the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems by passenger and select freight railroads. PTC represents an integrated command, control, and communication framework designed to enhance the management of train operations. Its primary functions include the prevention of train-to-train collisions, over-speed derailments, unauthorized train movements into track areas occupied by workers, and train passage through improperly aligned switches. Additionally, PTC systems are engineered to halt train movements in advance of highway crossings where warning equipment has malfunctioned.

To fulfill the requirements stipulated by the Rail Safety Act, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has engaged a joint venture comprising Bombardier and Siemens to undertake the design and implementation of system upgrades necessary to achieve full PTC compliance on both the Long Island Railroad and Metro North Railroad networks.

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East Side Access - Metropolitan Transit Authority

The East Side Access initiative is poised to introduce novel Long Island Railroad service to Manhattan’s east side, supplementing existing transportation provisions to Penn Station on the west side of Manhattan and Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn. As one of the largest ongoing transportation infrastructure undertakings in the United States, the East Side Access megaproject traces its origins back to the 1950s, marked by initial discussions concerning regional transportation planning. Spanning multiple locations across Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx, the project encompasses an extensive 8-mile tunneling endeavor.

Upon its completion, East Side Access is projected to accommodate approximately 162,000 daily commuters, facilitating expedited and streamlined travel from Long Island and Queens to Manhattan’s east side via a newly constructed 8-track terminal and concourse situated beneath Grand Central Terminal.

The revised budget allocated for the East Side Access project stands at $10.333 billion, with the current projected expenditure upon completion estimated at $11.1 billion. Commencement of revenue-generating service is anticipated for December 2022

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SDG&E – Wildfire Mitigation Plan

San Diego Gas & Electrical is creating a Wildfire Mitigation Plan that is consistent with state law and objectives. Minimizing the probability that various components of SDG&E’s electric system might become the original or contributing source of ignition for a wildfire. Implementing a wildfire plan that embraces safety, prevention, mitigation, and recovery as central priority for SDG&E.

SDG&E’s approach to minimizing the risk of its electrical infrastructure causing catastrophic wildfires involves a three-pronged approach, integrating efforts in: Operations and Engineering – how SDG&E builds, maintains, and operates its electric system to be fire safe;
Situational Awareness and Weather Technology – focuses on SDG&E’s ability to monitor and understand the fire environment;
Customer Outreach and Education – concentrates on SDG&E’s communication and collaboration with regional stakeholders and customers.

MTA – East Side Access

The East Side Access project looks to provide new service to the east side of Manhattan via the Long Island Railroad. It will also supplement existing service to Penn Station on Manhattan’s west side and Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn.

The East Side Access megaproject is one of the largest transportation infrastructure projects currently underway in the United States. The project’s origins date back to the 1950s when discussions were initially held regarding regional transportation planning. The project encompasses work in multiple locations across Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. In addition, it is projected to include more than 8 miles of tunneling.

When completed, East Side Access will serve approximately 162,000 customers a day. Likewise, it will provide a faster and easier commute from Long Island and Queens to the east side of Manhattan in a new 8-track terminal and concourse below Grand Central Terminal.

The revised budget for the East Side Access project is $10.333 billion with a current estimate of $11.1 billion upon completion. Revenue service is forecasted for December 2022.

PATH CBTC

A $480 million project to upgrade and enhance a train signaling and control/PTC system for the PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson), eliminating high-cost human error. A newsworthy project in light of recent train incidents, the FRA is mandating ATC system adoption nationwide.