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Emergency Preparedness & Communications Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Transit Safety
High Priority
About this project
DART's Emergency Preparedness Score of 2 reflects critical gaps: an inaccessible Emergency Operations Plan, unverified mass notification capabilities, and undisclosed audit findings. Recent incidents including a train fire and severe weather events, combined with PTASP and safety reporting mandates, elevate operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
FY2027 budget approvals and the PROTECT grant create a near-term funding pathway for resilience-oriented emergency management technology. Incoming executive leadership and contract expirations by September 2026 make this an actionable window to close preparedness gaps and strengthen public safety outcomes.
PROTECT
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety Modernization Through Driver Behavior Telematics
Fleet Management · Public Transit Safety
High Priority
About this project
DART faces escalating safety risk following multiple fleet-involved crashes with fatalities, a 12.9% rise in claims and insurance costs, and aging maintenance infrastructure. No verified driver-behavior telematics capability is currently deployed, leaving a critical gap as the agency prepares to modernize nearly 500 buses and procure new light rail vehicles in FY2027.
The opportunity
Federal grant deadlines in late 2026—including the FY2026 Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Pilot Program and Bus Program—create a near-term funding window aligned with DART's modernization timeline. Acting now enables compliance with PTASP safety mandates, reduces insurance exposure, and leverages established cooperative purchasing programs to accelerate procurement.
FY 2026 ICAM Pilot Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
DART faces a firm 2028 WCAG 2.1 Level AA website accessibility mandate, creating a defined regulatory deadline with real risk of non-compliance for public-facing digital services. The FY2027 InfoStation Modernization initiative and the $71.5 million bus-stop modernization budget—which includes passenger technology and accessibility components—signal active investment in this space.
The opportunity
The 2028 compliance horizon and already-approved FY2027 budget allocations create an ideal window for phased planning and delivery. Engaging now allows DART to align accessibility improvements with active modernization funding, reducing last-minute compliance risk and improving equitable access for all riders.
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Discuss this project →Network Security & CJIS Compliance Infrastructure Upgrade
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
DART has FY2027-approved funding for network security improvements and a CJIS-compliant isolated police network, anchored by a $4.86 million firewall contract. Multiple IT and security contracts expire by September 30, 2026, creating immediate operational and compliance risk if procurement is delayed.
The opportunity
Contract expirations and FY2027 budget decisions converge in a narrow window before September 30, 2026, making timely action critical. Approved funding and established cooperative purchasing vehicles are already in place, enabling streamlined procurement aligned with current fiscal planning.
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Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure & Endpoint Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Infrastructure & Endpoint Management
High Priority
About this project
DART has FY2027-approved initiatives for hypervisor replacement and server virtualization, signaling active infrastructure modernization across a Microsoft-centric environment. Aging systems—including an obsolete radio platform—create operational risk and integration gaps that unified endpoint and IT management tools are positioned to address.
The opportunity
Multiple IT and security contract expirations by September 30, 2026 create immediate procurement urgency aligned with FY2027 budget decisions. Acting within the current planning cycle enables DART to consolidate infrastructure investments, reduce operational risk, and leverage cooperative purchasing vehicles already in use.
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Discuss this project →Public Safety Communications & Camera Modernization
Public Safety · Transit Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
An obsolete radio system and fragmented communications platforms create critical gaps in dispatch and incident response reliability. A recent $16.8 million camera modernization—driven by violent incidents—underscores the urgency, while VoIP remediation for dispatch and police remains a named FY2027 strategic initiative with unresolved infrastructure risk.
The opportunity
A $25 million DOT station modernization grant explicitly includes security components, providing a funded pathway to address communications and safety technology gaps now. Contract expirations and FY2027 budget alignment create a narrow window to act before costs and operational risk escalate further.
DOT Station Modernization Grant
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