{"id":264528,"date":"2022-06-15T13:29:23","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T18:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/?page_id=264528"},"modified":"2025-09-15T10:52:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:52:29","slug":"spp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/metroforward\/spp\/","title":{"rendered":"Secure Platform Plan Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large hidden\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/metro-spp-hero-1024x418.jpg\" alt=\"A Metro train traveling on Eads bridge with the St. Louis Arch in the background. Text on top reads Secure Platform Plan Metro Forward.\" class=\"wp-image-265316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/metro-spp-hero-1024x418.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/metro-spp-hero-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/metro-spp-hero-768x314.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/metro-spp-hero-1536x627.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/metro-spp-hero-2048x836.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center lh-sm sr-only has-text-color\" style=\"color:#055cb9;font-size:3em\"><strong>Secure Platform Plan Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5bf3a7a9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center col-gap-md is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"overview\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VyZX0RCajLE\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-0\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-magnific_type=\"video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/spp-video-thumb-taulby-play-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Click to play SPP overview video.\" class=\"wp-image-298203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/spp-video-thumb-taulby-play-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/spp-video-thumb-taulby-play-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/spp-video-thumb-taulby-play-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/spp-video-thumb-taulby-play.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mt-remove\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The Secure Platform Plan (SPP) is part of a multi-tiered strategy to deliver superior service and grow ridership on the Metro Transit system by creating a more secure transit environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:18px\">This state-of-the-art security plan enhances the customer transit experience by creating centralized, secured and monitored customer entrances at all 38 MetroLink stations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/epark-drone-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353846\" style=\"width:899px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/epark-drone-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/epark-drone-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/epark-drone-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/epark-drone-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/epark-drone-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/epark-drone-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/epark-drone-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/epark-drone-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-da09628\" id=\"implementation\" data-block-id=\"da09628\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Implementation<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7b5a10a\" data-block-id=\"7b5a10a\"><style>.stk-7b5a10a {max-width:1000px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Secure Platform Plan enhancements are being constructed and installed at all 38 stations in three packages. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spp-progress-map.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-magnific_type=\"image\" data-rl_title=\"Progress map for Secure Platform Plan\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"Progress map for Secure Platform Plan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spp-progress-map-1024x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-355696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spp-progress-map-1024x407.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spp-progress-map-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spp-progress-map-768x306.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spp-progress-map-600x239.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spp-progress-map-1200x478.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/spp-progress-map.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-1-completed-fall-2024\">Phase #1 | <span style=\"color: #ff6900;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Completed: Fall 2024<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emerson Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washington Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The new gates at the Emerson Park MetroLink Station went into service on September 9, 2024, making it the first station to be fully updated through the Secure Platform Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-2-completed-spring-2025\">Phase #2 | <span style=\"color: #ff6900;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Completed: Spring 2025<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delmar Loop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forest Park-DeBaliviere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central West End<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cortex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civic Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-3-in-process-expected-completion-january-2026\">Phase #3 | <span style=\"color: #cf2e2e;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">In Process, Expected Completion: January 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The remaining MetroLink stations will be upgraded with Secure Platform Plan enhancements in two phases. Phase III includes all remaining Missouri MetroLink stations (managed by Kozeny Wagner) and all remaining Illinois MetroLInk stations (managed by Millstone Weber).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-f30d3c0\" data-block-id=\"f30d3c0\"><style>.stk-f30d3c0 {margin-bottom:34px !important;}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC01047-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC01047-1.jpg 803w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC01047-1-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC01047-1-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC01047-1-600x293.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC01047-1-800x392.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2340\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/gates-and-fencing-text.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-297546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/gates-and-fencing-text.png 2340w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/gates-and-fencing-text-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/gates-and-fencing-text-1024x280.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/gates-and-fencing-text-768x210.png 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/gates-and-fencing-text-1536x420.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/gates-and-fencing-text-2048x560.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2340px) 100vw, 2340px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"funding\">Funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The total estimated cost is $52&nbsp;million<\/strong>, with the funding breakdown as&nbsp;follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$17.25 million<\/strong> BSD<strong> <\/strong>capital &amp; American Recovery Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$12 million<\/strong> Bond refinancing proceeds dedicated to security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$12.5 million<\/strong> St. Clair County Transit District<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$10.4 million<\/strong> Private sector funding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns hidden is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what\">What<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To create centralized, highly secure customer entrances that use a new fare media system to enhance customer experience and improve access to Metro tickets and passes throughout the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where\">Where<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The project will be implemented at all 38 MetroLink stations and includes gates, fencing, and cameras to enhance Bi-State Development&#8217;s safety and security program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why\">Why<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To recognize the community&#8217;s call for a more secure system and to strengthen the region&#8217;s confidence in Bi-State Development&#8217;s transit asset.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5bf3a7a9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"milestones\">Milestones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">In 2017, a System Barrier Study was completed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jacobs Engineering<\/a>. The study yielded a cost estimate for the design and implementation to retrofit barriers throughout the MetroLink system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>*BSD: Bi-State Development<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2645280\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">January 2025<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2645280\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure Platform Plan upgrades are completed at the Delmar Loop Station, and gates are now operational.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation of new gates, fencing and infrastructure nears completion at remaining Package #2 stations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2645281\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">December 2024<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2645281\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work is completed at the Cortex MetroLink Station, and it becomes the first Missouri MetroLink station to be upgraded through the Secure Platform Plan with new fencing and security gates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2645282\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">October 2024<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2645282\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure Platform Plan upgrades are completed at all Package #1 stations, and gates are operational at Emerson Park, JJK Center, Washington Park and College Stations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation of new gates, fencing and infrastructure continues at Package #2 stations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2645283\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">September 2024<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2645283\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work is completed at the Emerson Park Station, and it becomes the first MetroLink station to be upgraded through the Secure Platform Plan with new fencing and security gates. The new gates go live at Emerson Park Station on September 9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2645284\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">August 2024<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2645284\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Final canopy components delivered and installed for Package #1 stations, the final steps needed before the new infrastructure can be activated and put into service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Received delivery of all gates and canopies for Package #2 stations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2645285\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">June 2024<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2645285\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work continues on Package #1 stations, with installation of new fencing and security gates nearing completion at the first four stations through SPP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction begins on Package #2 stations, expected to be completed by the end of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2645286\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">March 2024<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2645286\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Package #2 is at 100% design and construction has been awarded to Millstone-Weber. Platforms included are Delmar Loop, Forest Park-DeBaliviere, Central West End, Cortex, Grand, Union Station, Civic Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2645287\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">January 2024<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2645287\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metro Transit received the first shipments of the Orion Security Gates that will be installed at station platforms, consisting of both swing and rotary gates. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A construction solicitation was released in January for Package #2, with final bids expected by the end of March 2024. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2645288\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">December 2023<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2645288\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Construction on Package #1 began on December 6 with the start of construction work at the Jackie-Joyner Kersee Center and Washington Park MetroLink Stations. Initial work consists of clearing, pothole repairs and other preparation for infrastructure installation early next year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-2645289\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">October 2023<\/h2><div id=\"ac-2645289\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surveying and design-oriented site visits proceed at all 39 MetroLink stations. Designs for Package #2 and #2 continue to progress with final designs for Package #2 and initial designs for Package #3 expected in 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452810\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">September 2023<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452810\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Millstone Weber LLC was awarded the contract for the first Secure Platform Plan construction package. The $6.4 million package is for work at four MetroLink stations in St. Clair County, Illinois: Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center Station, College Station, Emerson Park Station and Washington Park Station. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452811\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">August 2023<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452811\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invitation for Bid for Package&nbsp;1 construction for the installation of gating and fencing was been posted publicly. Bids are due by September&nbsp;5,&nbsp;2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gates were ordered for Package&nbsp;1 stations. Installation planned for Spring 2024. Design work begins on Package&nbsp;3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452812\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">July 2023<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452812\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The design phase for Package&nbsp;1 was completed. Design work for Package&nbsp;2 is&nbsp;progressing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452813\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">May 2023<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452813\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Secure Platform Project team has made significant headway in the primary design phase of the first four stations, labeled Package #1; initiated procurement for the station gates; and begun the design phase for Package #2 stations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The SPP Leadership Team held meetings with Next NGA West executives, Belleville Memorial Hospital officials, and the Washington Park Mayor and Board of Trustees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452814\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">March 2023<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452814\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bi-State Development (BSD) approved six station construction packages, comprising four to seven MetroLink stations. The first package of four stations, including Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, College, Emerson Park, and Washington Park, is slated for construction bidding in August 2023.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Board of Commissioners selected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masabi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Masabi<\/a> as the electronic fare collection provider. The new system will integrate with the SPP and open gates at all MetroLink stations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HNTB presented various gating options for consideration with an analysis of each selection&#8217;s security level, accessibility, throughput, footprint, and pavement integration. BSD decided to proceed with HNTB&#8217;s primary recommendation, the free-wheel roto gate, along with a swing door for ADA and emergency access.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The SPP Leadership Team engaged with multiple regional associations, including the Brentwood, University City, Maplewood, and Richmond Heights Mayor and City Council.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452815\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">January 2023<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452815\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project lead Kevin Scott provided an update to the Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners. Scott announced a phased rollout of the Secure Platform Plan. Phase one will focus on four platforms in Illinois.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Progress continued on the initial design for all MetroLink stations. LiDAR surveying allows for the mapping of each site with minimal disruptions for Metro customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project leaders met regularly with HNTB to discuss considerations for selecting fare gates at each station. Security, maintenance, fare evasion and accessibility are among the factors being considered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project leaders met regularly with HNTB to discuss considerations for selecting fare gates at each station. Security, maintenance, fare evasion and accessibility are among the factors being considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452816\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">November 2022<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452816\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Real Time Camera Center (RTCC) was installed at Central Facility, providing access to 800 live cameras throughout the Metro Transit system. Through the Secure Platform Plan, 800 new cameras will be added to the transit system, with all 1,600 cameras accessible by the RTCC. Implementation of the RTCC is an essential part of the Secure Platform Plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Secure Platform Project Leadership Team met with the HNTB design team to review preliminary design concepts for all 38 MetroLink platforms. Feedback from this meeting will inform future design considerations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452817\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">October 2022<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452817\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Secure Platform Plan was presented to team members across multiple departments at Bi-State Development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452818\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">August 2022<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452818\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Board of Commissioners authorized awarding of contract to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hntb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HNTB<\/a> for professional engineering services related to the design of the MetroLink Secure Platform Plan (SPP) project. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-056DesignContractSPP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the Press Release<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The design cost total was estimated to be $6,948,587.09, plus a five percent (5%) contingency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452819\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">May 2022<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452819\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BSD provided a briefing to the Board of Commissioners for permission to proceed with a request for proposal for the secure platform project design services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in iSupplier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452820\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">April 2022<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452820\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kevin Scott was assigned as the project lead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A designer review task force was established.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General Manager of Security, BSD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistant Executive Director of Engineering Systems, Metro Transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Director of Capital Projects, Metro Transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chief Safety Officer, BSD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistant Executive Director of Transit Assets, Metro Transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Manager of MetroLink, Metro Transit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452821\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">March 2022<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452821\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regional vetting and corporate partnerships were established.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding sources were established.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452822\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">February 2022<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452822\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The independent cost estimate was established for the design and construction phases of the project.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design Phase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction Phase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452823\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">January 2022<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452823\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WSP prepared a scope of work, project schedule and station sheet exhibits for the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal BSD stakeholders reviewed and vetted the scope of work for approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452824\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">December 2021<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452824\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The secure platform concept and emergency egress (exiting the platform) studies were received by BSD for internal review and approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452825\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">October 2021<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452825\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The emergency egress (exiting the platform) study was contracted to WSP through BSD\u2019s General on Call (GEC) Design firm, Jacobs Engineering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total services yielded two task orders:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Task Order 1-Concept<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task Order 2-Egress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-26452826\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">August 2021<\/h2><div id=\"ac-26452826\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The secure platform concept was contracted to WSP-USA Inc. through BSD\u2019s General on Call (GEC) Design firm, Jacobs Engineering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The concept also identified the need for an additional emergency egress (exiting the platform) study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide group--timeline hidden is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-august-2021\">August 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The secure platform concept was contracted to WSP-USA Inc. through BSD&#8217;s Jacobs Engineering-General On-Call (GEC) Design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The concept also identified the need for an additional emergency egress study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-october-2021\">October 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The emergency egress study was contracted to WSP through BSD&#8217;s GEC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total services yielded two task orders:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Task Order 1-Concept<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task Order 2-Egress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-december-2021\">December 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The secure platform concept and emergency egress studies were received by BSD for internal review and approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-january-2022\">January 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WSP prepared a scope of work, project schedule and station sheet exhibits for the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal BSD stakeholders reviewed and vetted the scope of work for approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-february-2022\">February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The independent cost estimate was established for the design and construction phases of the project.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design Phase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction Phase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-march-2022\">March 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regional vetting and corporate partnerships were established.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding sources were established.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns hidden is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-august-2021-0\">August 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The secure platform concept was contracted to WSP-USA Inc. through BSD&#8217;s Jacobs Engineering-General On-Call (GEC) Design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The concept also identified the need for an additional emergency egress study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-october-2021-0\">October 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The emergency egress study was contracted to WSP through BSD&#8217;s GEC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total services yielded two task orders:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Task Order 1-Concept<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task Order 2-Egress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-december-2021-0\">December 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The secure platform concept and emergency egress studies were received by BSD for internal review and approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-january-2022-0\">January 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WSP prepared a scope of work, project schedule and station sheet exhibits for the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal BSD stakeholders reviewed and vetted the scope of work for approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-april-2022\">April 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kevin Scott was assigned as the project lead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A designer review task force was established.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chris Poehler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kevin Scott<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tim Nittler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andrew Ghiassi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Darren Curry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Martin Gully<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-may-2022\">May 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BSD provided a briefing to the Board of Commissioners for permission to proceed with a request for proposal for the secure platform project design services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RFP issued in iSupplier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns hidden is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-february-2022-0\">February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The independent cost estimate was established for the design and construction phases of the project.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design Phase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction Phase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-march-2022-0\">March 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regional vetting and corporate partnerships were established.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding sources were established.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-april-2022-0\">April 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kevin Scott was assigned as the project lead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A designer review task force was established.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chris Poehler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kevin Scott<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tim Nittler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andrew Ghiassi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Darren Curry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Martin Gully<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-may-2022-0\">May 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BSD provided a briefing to the Board of Commissioners for permission to proceed with a request for proposal for the secure platform project design services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RFP issued in iSupplier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"community-engagement\">Community Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public engagement and education are important in a project like this one. Between April&nbsp;2022 and February&nbsp;2023, we met with more than 30 individuals and organizations about the Secure Platform Plan. In February&nbsp;2023, we started making presentations to local governmental bodies in communities with MetroLink stations. Those presentations will continue through Fall&nbsp;2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two open house information events were held in person in May&nbsp;2023 \u2013 one in the City of St.&nbsp;Louis and the other in St. Louis County. A virtual open house was also held in May&nbsp;2023, which included an SPP presentation. In June&nbsp;2023, an open house information event was held in St.&nbsp;Clair County, Illinois, along with a virtual open house event, which included an SPP&nbsp;presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" id=\"rfp-timeline\">Design Request for Proposal (RFP) Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignwide is-style-stripes table--timeline\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Procurement Event<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Timeline<br><em>Tentative<\/em><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Invitation for construction bids for Package&nbsp;1&nbsp;due<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">September&nbsp;5, 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Proposal due date from supplier<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June&nbsp;3, 2022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Design review task force including the Procurement Agent (PA) complete reviews<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June&nbsp;14, 2022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Documentation, negotiation and contract award<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">July&nbsp;14, 2022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Design Contract Awarded to HNTB<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">August&nbsp;11, 2022<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5bf3a7a9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"design-scope\">Design Scope of Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reference-standards\">Reference Standards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 130 Egress (exiting the platform) Requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metro Design Manual 2008 (System Wide Design Criteria)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metro\u2019s Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Manual 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ADA Accessibility Requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scope-deliverables\">Scope Deliverables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project Management Plan-Establishes Roles and Responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project Schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly Progress Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing Conditions Evaluation Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design Requirements Document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conceptual Plans &#8211; 10%, 50%, 90%, 100% with Design Narratives and Visual Aids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utility Coordination Requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical Specifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost Estimate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction Bidding Support Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design Support During Construction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Each station will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fare collection gates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New ticket\/fare purchasing system with expanded mobile and payment solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Card readers and&nbsp;Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passenger Assist Telephones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facial recognition capabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional fencing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State-of-the-art security cameras monitored from a real-time camera center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-information\">More Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Secure Platform Plan (SPP) goes beyond the safety and security&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/safety-and-security\/community-reports\/\">recommendations already implemented<\/a>&nbsp;in the last few years and recognizes the call by area residents and elected officials for a more secure transit system. It signals that we are committed to rebuilding ridership and regaining the region\u2019s confidence in this important regional asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SPP has received support and endorsement from each primary elected official in our three funding jurisdictions (St. Louis County and St. Louis City in Missouri, and St. Clair County in Illinois). SPP received approval from the Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners, as well as unprecedented financial support from the private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This rare investment of private sector funding in our transit system emphasizes the importance of this project and reinforces how essential public transit is to the future success of our region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide Fare Collection Gates at Each Station\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equipped with readers for cards, TVM tickets and mobile phone barcodes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SCADA System Integration-gate unlock feature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide Ticket Vending Machines at Each Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide Passenger Assist Telephones at the Entrance of the New Gates and Ticket Vending Machines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide Additional CCTV Cameras\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One Camera Per Gate on the Outbound Side (Facial Recognition Capable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Camera Per Gate on the Inbound Side (Video Analytic Capable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Camera for Overall Gate Viewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Camera for Overall People Viewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Camera per Ticket Vending Machine and Validator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide Fare Gate Canopies for Each Array to Protect the Fare Devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide Fencing\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As Needed Station Area Fencing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As Needed Alignment Fencing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5bf3a7a9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#005cbb\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide group--leadership is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"leadership-team\">Leadership Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/portrait-taulby-roach.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph of Taulby Roach.\" class=\"wp-image-264670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/portrait-taulby-roach.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/portrait-taulby-roach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/portrait-taulby-roach-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-taulby-roach\">Taulby Roach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>President and CEO <br><\/strong><em>Bi-State Development<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/portrait-kevin-scott.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph of Kevin Scott.\" class=\"wp-image-264765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/portrait-kevin-scott.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/portrait-kevin-scott-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/portrait-kevin-scott-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-kevin-scott\">Kevin Scott<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Project Leader<\/strong><br><em>Executive Vice President &#8211; Public Affairs &amp; Security<br>Bi-State Development<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa;color:#fafafa\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-our-core-spp-team-consists-of-eight-people-responsible-for-successfully-completing-the-project\">Our core SPP team consists of eight people responsible for successfully completing the project:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project Leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive Liaison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive Engineering Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety &amp; Regulatory Compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead BSD Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Oversight\/Analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design Consultant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering Project Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa;color:#fafafa\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-the-spp-team-oversees-the-efforts-of-five-separate-working-groups\">The SPP team oversees the efforts of five separate working groups:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-design-request-for-proposals-rfp-review-task-force\"><strong>DESIGN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) REVIEW TASK FORCE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reviews RFPs and recommends the designer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-fare-collection-ticket-vending-machines-tvm-and-scada-integration-task-force\">FARE COLLECTION, TICKET VENDING MACHINES (TVM) AND SCADA INTEGRATION TASK FORCE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Integrates the Fare Collection System, TVMs and Gates with Metro\u2019s SCADA system (Remote train monitoring and control system).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-constructability-review-team\">CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW TEAM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides input and direction for all project construction related activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-peer-review-team\">PEER REVIEW TEAM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reviews the conceptual reports (10%-100%) and addresses SCADA integration activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirms all physical access control\/Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) security camera system features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-safety-and-security-certification-review-team\">SAFETY AND SECURITY CERTIFICATION REVIEW TEAM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Determines maximized fencing and camera placement and video analytic needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommends the fare gate type for maximum security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducts the Preliminary Hazard Analysis\/Threat Vulnerability Assessment (PHA\/TVA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certifies the project for safety and security requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"stay-connected\">Stay Connected: Sign Up for Project Updates, <br>Ask a Question or Leave a Comment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">Questions? 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