FY 2012 Operating Budget and FY 2013-2017 Financial ... - Septa

Capital Improvement Program
System Improvements Program
Information Technology
• Improvements to SEPTA’s communications infrastructure; construction of a backup
network server farm site; replacement of aged desktop systems, network servers and
peripheral equipment; upgrade and purchase of computer software business
applications
• Improvements to system security across computer platforms
• Enhancements to SEPTA’s Internet web site
Radio Narrowbanding/New Radio Frequencies
• Replacement and reconfiguration of SEPTA’s existing radio communications system for
all Regional Rail lines. New narrowband will enable SEPTA`s existing radio
communications system to conform with Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC)
guidance
• Rehabilitation/renovation of a radio tower that will enable SEPTA`s existing radio
communications system to establish new radio frequency efficiency standards
Route 101 & 102 Trolley Line Signals/Interlocking Improvements
• Provide for a new trolley control system including automatic enforcement of safe trolley
separation, and overspeed and roadway worker protection
• Includes schedule-based control feature for schedule adherence and optimum trolley
speed line operation
• Provide automatic speed control for the new rail-highway at-grade crossing systems
Vehicle Overhaul Program
The Vehicle Overhaul Program provides for the major overhaul of SEPTA’s rolling stock.
Vehicles are scheduled for overhauls during their service lives based on vehicle type. A vehicle
must receive periodic overhauls if it is to achieve or exceed its full, useful service life.
Capital Improvement Program Impact on Operating
Several SEPTA capital improvement projects have a positive impact on the operating budget.
For example, investing in vehicle overhaul programs provides for long-term operating savings
through reduced vehicle in-service failures. This ensures ongoing service quality, reliability and
performance and reduces the need for ongoing repairs of vehicles with failures. Investment in
new bus vehicles has a positive impact on the operating budget and the environment through
reduced fuel consumption and reduced emissions.
Projects which renovate, reconstruct, or replace existing facilities, stations and equipment often
do not materially change the cost of operation over the life of the asset, if the replacement is
functionally equivalent to its predecessor. These projects, when completed, generally require
similar operating and maintenance costs.
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