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Fleet Tracking & Ridership Data System Procurement
Fleet Management · Transit Technology
High Priority
About this project
The MTA has an active RFP for Automatic Passenger Counter and Automatic Vehicle Location systems, reflecting an immediate gap in fleet tracking and ridership data collection. The current fleet ecosystem is fragmented across fare, connectivity, and tracking platforms, creating consolidation pressure and a formal DOT telematics compliance gap.
The opportunity
Confirmed federal grants totaling $12.8M and capital contributions for fleet replacement provide clear, near-term funding to advance this procurement. A 2026 fleet replacement deadline and cooperative purchasing eligibility support accelerated action aligned with current budget and compliance timelines.
Federal grants ($12.8M)
Discuss this project →Fleet Replacement and Vehicle Lifecycle Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Transit Operations
High Priority
About this project
The transit authority has multiple active IFBs for fleet items including vans, engine replacements, and tires, alongside a firm 2026 fleet replacement deadline and open maintenance staffing gaps. These converging pressures signal elevated operational risk and an urgent need for coordinated vehicle lifecycle management.
The opportunity
Confirmed federal grants ($12.8M) and capital contributions are already earmarked for fleet procurement, reducing funding barriers. Acting within the current procurement cycle—supported by an established cooperative agreement—accelerates acquisition timelines and ensures the authority meets its 2026 replacement commitment while sustaining safe, reliable service delivery.
Federal grants ($12.8M)
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The MTA lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and relies on fragmented mass notification channels, leaving critical gaps in incident response capability. Unfulfilled NIMS compliance mandates and the absence of documented HSEEP-style exercises expose the authority to regulatory and operational risk.
The opportunity
NIMS compliance mandates create immediate regulatory urgency, and the MTA's substantial annual IT and software investment signals available budget capacity to act within the current fiscal cycle. Formalizing emergency management infrastructure now reduces incident liability, strengthens public safety outcomes, and may align with federal preparedness funding pathways.
Edward Byrne JAG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The MTA's public-facing digital properties have identified WCAG 2.1 compliance gaps, creating legal exposure and limiting equitable access for riders with disabilities. Unresolved accessibility deficiencies elevate litigation risk and undermine the authority's commitment to inclusive, compliant service delivery.
The opportunity
A stated WCAG 2.1 compliance commitment signals an active, near-term need aligned with the current planning cycle and broader digital modernization goals. The MTA's confirmed MiDEAL cooperative relationship offers a streamlined procurement path, reducing time-to-compliance and administrative burden.
MiDEAL
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