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Electric Bus Fleet Replacement & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Transit Safety
High Priority
About this project
Waco Transit System is replacing four aging diesel buses with battery-electric vehicles, supported by a $3.133 million federal grant, while pursuing fleet telematics modernization to address a Safety Urgency score of 3, recent incidents including a collision with injuries and a bus fire, and persistent accident frequency gaps in current safety tools.
The opportunity
FY2026 capital budgets are elevated for bus acquisition and fleet technology, with multiple aligned federal grant programs open now. An upcoming fleet management contract renewal creates a near-term decision window to advance EV visibility, telematics integration, and rider safety outcomes.
FY 2026 ICAM
Discuss this project →Web & Mobile Accessibility Compliance Remediation
ADA & WCAG Compliance · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
Waco Transit System faces a federally mandated deadline to bring web and mobile transit services into conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA by April 2027, with an ADA Transition Plan evaluation also underway. Gaps in digital accessibility create legal exposure and limit equitable service access for riders with disabilities.
The opportunity
A documented $291,056 federal accessibility award supports near-term remediation funding, and a recently closed RFP signals active procurement momentum. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions WTS to meet the fixed April 2027 deadline, reduce compliance risk, and ensure equitable digital access for all riders.
ADA Transition Plan grant
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan and Mass Notification Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Waco Transit System lacks a transit-specific Emergency Operations Plan and relies solely on a countywide notification system, leaving critical continuity gaps exposed by recent flooding events. With an emergency preparedness gap score of 3 and annual public safety tech spend of just $4,660, the agency faces meaningful operational and service-continuity risk.
The opportunity
The PROTECT grant presents a potential funding pathway for emergency management improvements, and the current low tech spend signals available budget headroom within the upcoming fiscal cycle. Addressing these gaps now reduces continuity risk, strengthens rider and staff safety, and positions the agency ahead of future compliance or audit scrutiny.
PROTECT grant
Discuss this project →Unified Rider App & Digital Fare Payment Modernization
Transit Technology · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
Waco Transit System has identified a unified rider app and contactless fare payment as strategic priorities, while an existing rider app contract approaches renewal within 18 months. WCAG 2.1 Level AA and ADA compliance mandates for web and mobile transit services carry an April 2027 deadline, elevating both accessibility and procurement risk.
The opportunity
The approaching contract renewal creates a near-term procurement window to consolidate digital rider experience and accessibility compliance into a single, coordinated initiative. Federal accessibility award funding and an active ADA Transition Plan evaluation support action now, aligning with FY planning cycles and public equity outcomes.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →IT Endpoint Management & Credential Security Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Waco Transit System operates a mature IT environment with existing endpoint security, identity management, and backup solutions, but ongoing modernization efforts may reveal consolidation gaps or credential security vulnerabilities. With $1M in annual IT and software spend, unaddressed redundancies or coverage gaps present operational and continuity risk.
The opportunity
Upcoming leadership transitions at the city level, including an active CIO search, create a timely window to align IT consolidation priorities with the current fiscal planning cycle. Streamlining endpoint and credential management can reduce operational risk, improve security posture, and optimize existing technology spend.