The detroit department of transportation (DTC) requests section 5310 funding to support multiple projects for a total request of $535426 (federal: $428341 and comprehensive transportation fund…

The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC) received a $535,426 project grant award from the Federal Transit Administration under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The funding will support DTC's modernization of closed-circuit television (CCTV) networks across Detroit People Mover passenger stations and trains from August 2021 through March 2029.

Specifically, DTC will upgrade CCTV systems in station stairwells and elevators, acquire new CCTV cameras and equipment, and design, plan and provide engineering services. The agency will also improve public announcement and emergency phone systems on stations and trains, obtain construction management services, and upgrade visual message signs. These activities are intended to enhance safety and accessibility for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and all riders using the light rail system. No subrecipient activities were specified.

Activities

DTC anticipates performing a wide range of activities using section 5310 funding. These include: (1) upgrading the CCTV networks in stations stairwells and elevators; (2) acquiring CCTV cameras equipment; (3) designing planning engineering services; (4) upgrading the public announcement (PA) system emergency phones in stations and trains; (5) construction management services; (6) upgrading visual message signs in stations and trains; and (7) all other services provided to DTC to support this initiative.

Expected outcomes

By performing the activities anticipated in modernizing the CCTV network DTC will enhance the riding and traveling experiences of seniors individuals with disabilities and all other patrons.

Intended beneficiaries

The primary beneficiaries from applying section 5310 funding to upgrade the passenger stations CCTV network are all DPM riders most notably seniors and individuals with disabilities.