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Fleet Safety Modernization and Collision Reduction
Fleet Management · Public Transit Safety
High Priority
About this project
DCTA has recorded 11 preventable collisions in under a year, driving a 71.8% surge in insurance costs from FY24 to FY25 and increasing public scrutiny. A federally mandated TAM Plan update is due October 2026, and onboard fleet technology deployment is an active strategic priority.
The opportunity
Three FTA grants with September 2026 deadlines and a proposed $16.5M FY27 capital budget create a near-term funding window for fleet safety investment. Acting now aligns procurement momentum with compliance deadlines and reduces operational liability for riders and the public.
FTA ICAM Pilot
Discuss this project →Emergency Communications & Operations Plan Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
DCTA's Emergency Operations Plan is unverified and outdated, its public notification system is limited to rider alerts and not designed for all-hazards emergencies, and its last full-scale exercise was conducted in 2018. These gaps elevate operational and compliance risk across facilities, staff, and the riding public.
The opportunity
Active strategic initiatives—including a FEMA MOA extension, facility resilience improvements, and dispatch modernization—signal leadership readiness and dedicated budget. With over $1.578M allocated to emergency management and public safety technology, the current fiscal cycle presents a timely opportunity to close preparedness gaps, strengthen all-hazards response capability, and align with federal compliance expectations.
IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
DCTA faces compounding cybersecurity risk from end-of-life rail diagnostic laptops, aging backup and disaster recovery hardware, and unresolved credential and access control gaps. Concurrent IT leadership vacancies have elevated operational vulnerability and created urgency around network, firewall, and server refresh priorities.
The opportunity
An active IT restructuring and Microsoft EA renewal cycle create a near-term window to address compliance mandates and modernize infrastructure before gaps widen. With over $6 million in annual IT and software spend, budget capacity exists to advance priority initiatives within the current fiscal planning cycle.
Web Accessibility & Digital Services Modernization
Web Accessibility · Digital Services
High Priority
About this project
DCTA faces a mandated WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 26, 2028, alongside an end-of-life premise-based phone system creating infrastructure and service delivery gaps. Active strategic initiatives around website refresh, digital trip-planning, and ADA accessibility signal readiness but require coordinated investment to meet regulatory and operational demands.
The opportunity
The 2028 WCAG deadline creates near-term planning urgency, and aligning this effort with the FY27 capital budget cycle and existing digital initiatives maximizes public investment. Addressing accessibility and digital infrastructure together improves equitable service delivery for all riders while reducing compliance and operational risk.
Backup & Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Refresh
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
End-of-life backup and disaster recovery storage hardware presents an active security gap and business continuity risk. This infrastructure gap aligns with a broader IT and cybersecurity modernization mandate, requiring immediate action to maintain operational resilience and meet compliance obligations.
The opportunity
End-of-life status provides clear justification for budget allocation within the current IT restructuring cycle, and the project is eligible for alignment with existing capital investment plans. Addressing this now reduces audit exposure and ensures continuity of critical transit operations.