TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Application for FY 2019-20 Transit Security Grant Program
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider authorizing the General Manager or his designee to file and execute applications and funding agreements with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the FY 2019-20 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) for two projects to improve the security of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Safe and Secure Operations
Initiative - Infrastructure Modernization
The District's employees, riders, and overall operations will benefit from improved security in its infrastructure.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The District plans to apply for up to $1.1 million in FY 2019-20 TSGP funds for two projects. No matching funds are required for these grant funds. If awarded, the funds will be added to the Capital Budget for the appropriate year.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity to provide $88 million for FY 2019-20 to eligible public transportation systems for the protection of critical transportation infrastructure and the travelling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of transit infrastructure.
Staff is proposing to apply for two projects related to the security of BRT systems and infrastructure. The existing BRT project and systems were designed with security considerations, but District staff believes that critical improvements are needed to ensure full network security compliance and continuity of operations for this major corridor without any disruption in transit service. The first project proposes to perform a full internal and external security compliance assessment of all technology hardware infrastructure and software configurations. The planned cybersecurity measures will improve the security posture of the BRT project by centralizing the ...
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