Adopted Budget

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State of Good Repair
in Fy16, we continue our commitment to keeping our system in top form by targeting $392 million
to maintain our existing bus and rail system. In addition, $51 million is directed to safety and
security capital projects, which include technology enhancements such as cameras and video
screens on our buses and at our rail stations. Finally, $26 million will be dedicated to capital
infrastructure improvements throughout our transit system. Some of the notable projects included
in this $469 million total are highlighted below. For a detailed listing of operating capital projects,
refer to pages 64-69.
asset iMproveMent & Maintenance
Metro’s Board has established a policy requiring that our assets be maintained in accordance
with manufacturer recommended standards and that the Board be notified of any instances of
deferred maintenance. Accordingly, more than $392 million and 150 projects are planned in FY16
to enhance our maintenance capabilities and to keep our assets in a state of good repair.
Asset maintenance planned in FY16 to benefit bus and rail modes are nearly equal with budgets
of $195 million and $163 million, respectively. The method for allocation of maintenance resources
between modes factors in the age and use of existing assets along with anticipated new assets.
The asset improvement and maintenance plan for the Metro Rail system will result in improvements
to all lines with emphasis on the oldest rail lines. Refurbishment of Blue Line stations that is
already in progress will continue, as will the ongoing rehabilitation of the overhead catenary system.
Operating capital
by category
OPeRATinG cAPiTAl
AsseT
By MODe iMPROveMenT sAFeTy cAPiTAl
($ in ThOUsAnDs) & MAinTenAnce & secURiTy inFRAsTRUcTURe TOTAl
Note
Totals may not add due to rounding.
Blue Line $ 24,657 $ 16,394 $ 2,776 $ 43,827
Gold Line 1,061 - - 1,061
Green Line 1,757 1,394 - 3,151
Red/Purple Line 22,597 12,418 863 35,878
Multiple Rail Lines 112,991 3,471 2,777 119,239
Bus 195,732 25 14,572 210,329
Mixed Mode 14,558 14,578 1,808 30,944
Other 18,912 2,882 3,020 24,814
Total Operating capital by Mode $ 392,266 $ 51,161 $ 25,816 $ 469,244