Regulations and Programs
Scope Category
Lesson Phase(s) Arrow III Overhaul – Introduction of New Technology Start Up Arts-in-Transit PE Bus – Rail Integration Start Up Commuter Rail Safety – Educating the Public Construction...Waterproofing and Its Effect on Operation and Maintenance of Underground Facilities
Title: Waterproofing and Its Effect on Operation and Maintenance of Underground Facilities
Phase(s): Preliminary Engineering
Category: Scope
Date: March 2, 1998
1. BackgroundRecent changes in the method of controlling ground water both during and after...
R&D Projects – Computer Based Systems Warranties
Title: R&D Projects – Computer Based Systems Warranties
Phase(s): Start-Up
Category: Scope
Date: August 2000
1. BackgroundThe Muni Automatic Train Control System (ATCS) contract started in 1992. The specification required an "In-Service-Proven"...
Quality Assurance and Quality Control on a Design/Build Transit Project
Title: Quality Assurance and Quality Control on a Design/Build Transit Project
Phase(s): Preliminary Engineering
Category: Scope
Date: September 8, 1997
1. BackgroundThe Mass Transit Administration (MTA) of the Maryland Department of Transportation is...
Modular Station Design
Title: Modular Station Design
Phase(s): Pre-Preliminary Engineering, Preliminary Engineering and Final Design
Category: Scope
Date: N/A
1. BackgroundThe Los Angeles Metro Rail Red Line is an 18.0 mile underground heavy rail program which began in 1986...
Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Program
Title: Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Program
Phase: Start-Up
Category: Scope
Date: N/A
1. BackgroundThe Los Angeles Metro Blue Line (MBL) is a light rail system running south from downtown Los Angeles to the City of Long Beach, which began...
Four-Quadrant Gated Crossing
Title: Four-Quadrant Gated Crossing
Phase(s): Construction
Category: Scope
Date: September 13, 2000
1. BackgroundOn September 29, 1997, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) successfully completed the rehabilitation of the Old Colony...