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Fleet & Asset Management Modernization for Public Transit
Fleet Management · Public Transit Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Detroit People Mover faces recurring operational interruptions, identified procurement fraud, and insufficient safety technology across fleet operations. With over $40M in active capital investments—including railcar procurement and a multimodal transit hub—the absence of integrated fleet and asset management creates compounding operational and accountability risk.
The opportunity
Capital funding is already appropriated and a procurement window opens within the next 90 days, with cooperative purchasing vehicles available to streamline acquisition. Acting now aligns fleet modernization with active infrastructure investments, strengthens procurement integrity ahead of a scheduled performance audit, and improves safety outcomes for riders and staff.
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Discuss this project →Strengthen Emergency Preparedness and NIMS/HSEEP Compliance
Emergency Management · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The Detroit Transportation Corporation has identified emergency preparedness gaps, including an active effort to address deficiencies in its Hazard Mitigation Plan and a scheduled audit of emergency response adequacy. NIMS/HSEEP compliance is a federal requirement for preparedness funding eligibility, making unresolved gaps both a regulatory and operational liability.
The opportunity
Multiple federal grant programs with 2026 deadlines—including HSGP, BRIC, JAG, and SLCGP—are available to fund emergency management improvements, but eligibility is contingent on demonstrated NIMS/HSEEP compliance. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the DTC to close audit findings, satisfy compliance mandates, and secure funding before deadline windows close.
IT Infrastructure Modernization for Transit Operations
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The Detroit Transportation Corporation carries over $18M in annual IT and software spend, with station technology upgrades tied to a major multimodal transit hub expansion underway. Staff turnover, a 2026 procurement audit, and new technology deployments signal growing pressure to strengthen IT operations management and internal controls.
The opportunity
Capital investments in transit infrastructure and an upcoming procurement audit create a timely window to modernize IT management before new systems go live. Cybersecurity components may be eligible for SLCGP funding, and alignment with the current fiscal and audit cycle supports a strong case for action now.
Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance Remediation
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
The Detroit Transportation Corporation faces an active ADA mandate requiring accessible public-facing digital content, with known gaps in PDF accessibility across its platforms. Unresolved compliance exposes the agency to legal liability and limits equitable access to transit information for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
Federal accessibility mandates create a defined compliance deadline, and the initiative is already underway, signaling allocated or in-progress budget. Addressing PDF remediation and broader digital accessibility now reduces legal risk and aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle.
Strengthen Procurement Controls Before 2026 Audit
Procurement Governance · Internal Controls
High Priority
About this project
A scheduled 2026 performance audit will scrutinize procurement compliance and internal controls, following prior instances of procurement fraud within the organization. Leadership transitions—including a new General Manager/CEO and a vacant Procurement Director role—heighten the urgency to demonstrate improved governance before the audit window opens.
The opportunity
The 2026 audit deadline and incoming leadership create a defined, time-sensitive window to implement process improvements and establish stronger oversight frameworks. Acting now allows the organization to align procurement practices with compliance requirements, reduce audit risk, and steward public transit funds more accountably.