08.05.2016 Views

FY2017 PROPOSED BUDGET

FY2017%20Proposed%20Budget

FY2017%20Proposed%20Budget

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority<br />

Proposed <strong>FY2017</strong> Budget<br />

Chapter 3<br />

The Department of Transportation Infrastructure and Engineering Services (TIES) strives to<br />

provide a positive daily commute for our customers by providing a safe and reliable rail system<br />

through comprehensive engineering, inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation programs that<br />

enhance the condition of the Metrorail system, Metrobus and Metrorail facilities, shops, rail yards<br />

and railcars. TIES is comprised of the following offices:<br />

• Chief Engineer Infrastructure (CENI)<br />

• Chief Engineer Vehicles (CENV)<br />

• Rail Car Maintenance (CMNT)<br />

• Capital Program Delivery (CPDO)<br />

• Capital Program Management Office (CPMO)<br />

• Elevator and Escalator (ELES)<br />

• Intermodal Strategic Planning (IPLN)<br />

• Major Capital Projects (MCAP)<br />

• Plant Maintenance (PLNT)<br />

• Quality Assurance and Warranty (QAAW)<br />

• Systems Maintenance (SMNT)<br />

• Storerooms and Material Logistics (SRML)<br />

• Transit Asset Management (TAMO)<br />

• Track and Structures (TRST)<br />

Responsibilities<br />

• Engineering, project management and construction management for the Capital Program<br />

ensuring that the proper capital investments are made to support safe operations of the Metro<br />

System<br />

• Leads and coordinates hands–on technical support with the delivery and acceptance of railcars<br />

and rail vehicles required for maintenance of the system<br />

• Management of comprehensive maintenance program for a fleet of 1100+ railcars, 266 rolling<br />

stock track maintenance vehicles, 955 pieces of support equipment and provides a daily service<br />

requirement of 954 railcars<br />

• Maintain a state of good repair on WMATA’s vertical transportation system, including 613<br />

escalators (in stations) and 313 elevators (in stations, parking garages and maintenance<br />

facilities)<br />

• Manage and maintain all of WMATA’s facilities and mechanical equipment systems in support<br />

of Metrorail and Metrobus operations that includes 91 Metrorail stations, 24 parking garages,<br />

nine rail yards, 10 bus garages and 26 administrative facilities covering a 1,500 square mile<br />

area<br />

• Provide independent and objective quality assurance services designed to add value and to<br />

improve the organization’s operations and procurement<br />

• Enhance the safety and reliability of WMATA operations through comprehensive maintenance<br />

programs for Automatic Fare Collection (AFC), Automatic Train Control (ATC),<br />

Communications Systems (COMM), Lighting, Low Voltage Systems and the Rail Traction<br />

Power Distribution Systems (POWR), Shops and Material Support (SAMS) and support to<br />

CPDO for capital rebuilding<br />

III-53

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!