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Fleet Telematics Modernization for Transit Safety
Fleet Safety · Public Transit
High Priority
About this project
Recent fatal and weather-related bus crashes, active appellate litigation, and $11.17M in insurance commitments over three years signal critical fleet safety gaps. Fragmented AVL and telematics systems limit driver behavior monitoring and timely incident response, elevating operational and liability risk.
The opportunity
Grant deadlines in July 2026—including programs aligned with low-emission transit and public-safety fleet telematics—create a near-term funding window within the FY26 capital plan. Consolidating telematics now reduces litigation exposure, supports compliance, and improves safety outcomes for riders and the public.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Fleet Electrification and EV Transition Planning
Fleet Management · Capital Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
SMART has identified fleet electrification as a high-priority strategic initiative, with planned funding already in place and significant capital investment required for vehicle procurement, charging infrastructure, and fleet management systems. The transition introduces complex planning, procurement, and operational readiness requirements that must be addressed to avoid delays and cost overruns.
The opportunity
The FY26 budget and capital plan reflect active pursuit of competitive grants aligned with low- and no-emission bus programs, and a countywide transit funding measure on the August 2026 ballot could unlock additional revenue. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the agency to capture available funding and advance a fully planned, compliant EV transition.
Low- and No-Emission Bus Grant
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & ADA Digital Compliance Remediation
ADA Compliance · Digital Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
SMART faces a hard April 22, 2026 DOJ/WCAG/ADA compliance deadline for public-facing web accessibility, with documented gaps that expose the agency to legal liability and federal funding risk. A recent website outage further highlights vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure and the reliability of official public communication channels.
The opportunity
The non-negotiable 2026 deadline compresses the remediation timeline, making near-term action critical to avoid litigation exposure and loss of federal funding eligibility. With substantial annual IT budget capacity in place, this project is well-positioned for prioritization within the current fiscal cycle.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Strengthen Credential Security and Cyber Compliance
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Active cybersecurity and password security compliance mandates are in place, yet no credential management solution has been confirmed, leaving a measurable gap in access control practices. Ongoing IT and cybersecurity capital planning efforts underscore the urgency to address this risk before it becomes an audit or operational liability.
The opportunity
FEMA's BRIC and HSGP grant programs explicitly support cybersecurity technologies, with deadlines in July 2026, offering a near-term funding path with limited local match. Closing this credential management gap now aligns with active compliance mandates and ongoing capital planning cycles, reducing organizational risk and strengthening public trust.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Strengthen Emergency Preparedness and Public Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
An active emergency preparedness audit has surfaced critical gaps including high staff turnover causing knowledge loss, outdated policies, and unreliable official notification channels — a website outage during a live incident exposed the risk. Past media-covered events, including a tornado alert and bus crash, underscore the urgency of closing these communication vulnerabilities.
The opportunity
FEMA BRIC and HSGP grant programs with deadlines in July 2026 explicitly fund emergency management and notification technologies, offering a near-term funding pathway with limited local match. Acting within the current fiscal cycle addresses audit findings, reduces operational and public safety risk, and aligns with the board's demonstrated commitment to safety-related investment.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Centralized IT Endpoint Visibility and Infrastructure Management
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
SMART's $18.75M annual IT and software spend reflects a broad technology footprint with no confirmed centralized solution for endpoint visibility or infrastructure management. Without unified oversight, cybersecurity compliance gaps and audit exposure risk operational continuity and stewardship of public funds.
The opportunity
Active capital planning and cybersecurity compliance pressure create a timely opening to address infrastructure management gaps ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle. FEMA BRIC and HSGP grant programs with July 2026 deadlines may offer supplemental funding for qualifying cybersecurity-adjacent infrastructure investments.
FEMA BRIC
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