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Fleet Telematics & Safety Compliance Modernization
Fleet Management · Transit Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The authority currently operates without telematics or dash cam technology, leaving it exposed to disputed liability claims and unmet FTA fleet reporting mandates. Active vehicle purchases and a bus garage procurement amplify the compliance and safety risk, threatening continued federal funding eligibility.
The opportunity
FTA formula and bus grants explicitly permit capital purchases for fleet safety systems, providing a well-defined funding path aligned with active procurement activity. Acting within the current capital cycle maximizes grant eligibility, reduces federal funding risk, and closes critical operational safety gaps.
FTA formula grants
Discuss this project →Dispatcher & Booking Software Modernization
Fleet & Transportation · Transit Operations
High Priority
About this project
Benzie Transportation Authority has identified dispatcher and booking software modernization as an active strategic priority, yet no documented solution is currently in place. This gap creates operational risk as the authority scales fleet capacity, with FTA reporting compliance requirements adding urgency to near-term resolution.
The opportunity
This initiative carries leadership commitment and aligns with active fleet capital investment, signaling procurement readiness. FTA formula and bus grants eligible for capital technology purchases provide a direct funding pathway, and acting within the current fiscal cycle supports compliance and uninterrupted service delivery.
FTA formula grants
Discuss this project →Closing Emergency Preparedness Gaps for Public Safety
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The authority lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, a reliable mass-notification process, and documented HSEEP-style exercises. Recent flooding events have exposed these gaps, while Michigan emergency planning mandates create active compliance pressure requiring prompt corrective action.
The opportunity
FEMA grant eligibility offers a viable funding pathway to address preparedness gaps with limited local match, and Michigan regulatory mandates add urgency to act within the current planning cycle. Closing these gaps now reduces operational risk and strengthens community resilience before the next emergency event.
FEMA grants
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Services Modernization
ADA Compliance · Digital Services
High Priority
About this project
The authority faces unresolved ADA and web accessibility compliance obligations for its public-facing digital services, creating legal and equity risk for riders who depend on accessible information. Active digital initiatives, including a recently funded online trip-planner, signal momentum but have not yet closed the compliance gap.
The opportunity
A recent digital tooling grant and a pending millage proposal indicate available or incoming capital aligned with this initiative, and a USDOT SMART grant may offer an additional funding pathway. Acting within the current fiscal cycle advances compliance, reduces legal exposure, and improves equitable service access for the public.
USDOT SMART grant
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