Metrocity Transit Project

MegaMindz Construction is an established construction company with a specialization in developments for large cities and metropolitan areas. MegaMindz Construction has served the Metrocity metropolitan area for several years providing cost effective and high quality civil and structural construction projects. Our clientele selected MegaMindz Construction for our ability to create modern customized construction and transportation solutions for a growing community. MegaMindz construction has been selected to handle general contracting responsibilities for the Metrocity Transit Project.

The Metrocity metropolitan population is increasing every year. As the population grows the current mass transportation system is beginning to fail to meet the needs of the community. MegaMindz in conjunction with MetroMan, Metrocity’s dedicated stakeholder team, have developed the Metrocity Transit Project.  The project plans to deliver a modern and economically friendly transportation solution for the citizens of Metrocity.

Project Overview and Purpose

The purpose of this project is to create an extension to the current transportation system in the Metrocity Metropolitan area. The Metrocity Transit Project will consist of the construction of a 10-mile Light Rail (LRT) transit system. The LRT will provide a dependable travel option that provides access to the heart of Metrocity and the surrounding community. The Metrocity Transit Project will provide a long-term transportation solution with minimal carbon footprint and presents a favorable return on investment for the economy of Metrocity for years to come.

Project Scope Statement

MegaMindz Construction, in collaboration with Metrocity, will install a LRT system, including all infrastructure, that extends from the suburbs of Ritchi and terminates in the downtown area at Minion Station. The LRT system will cover a 10-mile route along McGrath Highway containing eight stops, and a turnoff to the maintenance and storage facility; as shown in Appendix D. Stations will be built at three stops and pavilions will be built at five stops. Additional infrastructure required includes road excavation, excavation repair, rail ties and track, paving, electrical, and station and pavilion construction.

The project is divided into the following phases: a pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and turnover. Conducting the environmental impact survey; obtaining the necessary environmental, zoning, and construction permits; acquiring the material, and awarding the subcontracts will occur during the pre-construction phase. The construction phase will be broken down into four sub-phases: Phase I – detour routing and barrier installation, Phase II – LRT construction from Ritchi to the Hal Stewart Airport, Phase III – LRT Construction from the Hal Stewart Airport to Downtown Metrocity, and Phase IV – building construction.   During phase I, detours will be set up and construction barriers for all affected areas along the prospective LRT route installed. Phase II will be completed in two stages, occurring in succession, that concentrate on the seven-mile section of track from the suburbs of Ritchi to the Hal Stewart Airport. IIA will focus on three miles of track beginning in the suburb of Ritchi and extending to the turn onto McGrath Highway. Work on this section of track includes installing two sets of rail tracks running along the southern side of Royal Lane and associated utilities and installation of boom barriers and lights at designated intersections. IIB will concentrate on four miles of track extending from the turn onto McGrath Highway to Hal Stewart Airport. Work on this section of track includes installing two sets of rail tracks running along the southern side of McGrath Highway and associated utilities and boom barriers and lights at designated intersections. Phase III will focus on the completion of the remaining three miles of track through the downtown area and will be broken down into three stages. Each stage will focus on one-mile segments of track. Work on these stages will consist of installing two sets of rail tracks running along the southern side of McGrath Highway and associated utilities and boom barriers and lights at designated intersections. Phase IV will cover completion of all stations and pavilions along the new LRT route, as well as the construction of the maintenance and storage facility. This phase will begin concurrently with Phase II once excavation and excavation repair are complete. Phase IV is split by building type: pavilion, station, and maintenance/storage facility. Construction of these structures will be completed concurrently with trackwork phases. Phase V will consist of conducting final inspections and modifications for all sections of rail and buildings. The final phase, Phase VI, will encompass stakeholder turnover.

All phases of the project and subcontract awards, will be reviewed and approved by Metrocity and MetroMan prior to project start. MegaMindz construction will maintain accountability throughout the life of the project and abide by all regulations. Assuming resource availability and obtaining all permits, the project’s timeline will span six years from the start of the preconstruction phase. The proposed budget of the project is $2.4 billion, sourced from Metrocity, state and federal funds, private organizations and financial institutions.

Project Objectives

The following objectives are measurable goals that must be accomplished for successful completion of the project.

• Objective 1: Build a LRT system spanning a 10-mile distance from Ritchi to downtown Metrocity, connecting to city centers and existing systems to facilitate easy transportation for the populace within six years from construction start
• Objective 2: Completion of infrastructure modifications to support new transit system routes within the six-year completion deadline
• Objective 3: Build six pavilions, three stations and one train maintenance and storage facility before final inspections in year five
• Objective 4: Provide four trains consisting of four rail cars each before testing begins in year five
• Objective 5: Prepare press release for Metrocity prior to project turnover for publication
• Objective 6: Conduct quarterly project review meetings with all stakeholders to discuss project status, potential issues, delays and scope adjustments

Project Deliverables

The following project deliverables are derived from the contract requirements for the Metrocity Transit Project and informed by the Valley Metro LRT Design Criteria Manual (2018).

General:

• Environmental Impact Survey (EIS) – Before construction of the railway system starts, an EIS will be conducted.
• Rolling Stock – There will be a total of four trains each containing four rail cars procured from Bombardier Transportation.
• Project Documents – Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedule, Project Status Reports, Quarterly Meeting Minutes, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, Risk Register

Trackway from Ritchi to Hal Stewart Airport:

• Tracks – Two sets of embedded tracks starting in the suburb of Ritchi and traveling seven miles in-line with McGrath Highway to the Hal Stewart Airport.
• Boom Barrier / Intersection Lights – Boom barrier or intersection lights will be placed at every intersection along the LRT route. Approximately 5 boom barriers and 22 intersection lights will be installed at intersections. Boom barrier will comprise of alarm, lights, and physical arm to block intersection when LRT passes through.
• Utilities – Bumpin post, embedded track drains, insulating boots

Trackway from Hal Stewart Airport to Downtown Metrocity:

• Tracks – Two sets of embedded tracks starting at the Hal Stewart Airport and traveling three miles in-line with McGrath Highway to downtown Metrocity.
• Boom Barrier / Intersection Lights – Boom barrier or intersection lights will be placed at every intersection along the LRT route. Approximately 5 boom barriers and 19 intersection lights will be installed at intersections. Boom barrier will comprise of alarm, lights, and physical arm to block intersection when LRT passes through.
• Utilities – Bumpin post, embedded track drains, insulating boots

LRT Stations:

• Platforms – Station platforms shall be side platform type. Minimum length of the platforms will be 280 feet with a minimum width of 14 feet from the edge of the platform to the station wall including the two-foot-wide warning strips.
• Structure – The building structure and ancillary spaces will comply with the design shown in the construction drawings and specifications.
• Climate Protection – Climate protection will be provided for outdoor areas for refuge and cover due to inclement weather. The material and construction will comply with the design drawings and specifications.
• Fare Vending Area – Fare vending areas will be located prior to entering the platform and properly shaded to protect screens from weather and glare. Vending equipment, information displays and queue space will be located to optimize required travel lanes.
• Seating – Seating will be provided in accordance with ADA Standards with benches distributed along each platform with one bench near each public entry point and placed to minimize interference with pedestrian traffic.
• Restrooms – Public restrooms will be incorporated as shown in the design of the station.
• Drinking Fountain – Fountains will be provided in accordance with ADA Standards.
• Trash Receptacles – Trash receptacles will comply with ADA Standards with a minimum of one in the fare vending area and maximum of three along each platform.
• Security – CCTVs will be installed in accordance with CPTED guidelines to prevent vandalism and theft.
• Pedestrian Access – Pedestrian access points to both the station and the platforms. Accesses will contain walkways and paths that accommodate various drop off methods/interfaces. All stations shall meet all ADA Standards for Accessible Design requirements for accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
• Patron Information Centers – Each platform will have an information center containing a display case capable of displaying any necessary graphic material about the track that complies with ADA Standards. Information included in the displays include: general information map, system map, transit schedule, and emergency call box.
• Emergency Call Boxes and Public Address (PA) System – Emergency call boxes will be installed for emergency use at each entry point to the stations and platforms and in each information center. Each call box will comply with ADA Standards. The PA system will be located throughout the entire platform to ensure maximum coverage. It will include speakers and message boards capable of conveying information to all, complying with ADA Standards.
• System Support Elements – System support spaces will be included in system design. System support spaces include signal cabinets, communication cabinets, house power meter, water meters, water valves, and irrigation valves boxes.

LRT Pavilions:

• Platforms – Station platforms shall be side platform type. Minimum length of the platforms will be 280 feet with a minimum width of 14 feet from the edge of the platform to the station wall including the two-foot-wide warning strips.
• Structure – The building structure and ancillary spaces will comply with the design shown in the construction drawings and specifications.
• Climate Protection – Climate protection will be provided for outdoor areas for refuge and cover due to inclement weather. The material and construction will comply with the design drawings and specifications.
• Seating – Seating will be provided in accordance with ADA Standards with benches distributed along each platform with one bench near each public entry point and placed to minimize interference with pedestrian traffic.
• Trash Receptacles – Trash receptacles will comply with ADA Standards with a maximum of three along each platform.
• Pedestrian Access – Pedestrian access points to both the station and the platforms. Accesses will contain walkways and paths that accommodate various drop off methods/interfaces. All stations shall meet all ADA Standards for Accessible Design requirements for accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

LRT Maintenance and Storage Facility:

• Structure – Facility will be located near one of the termination points and as close as possible to the operational tracks. Building structure will be rectangular and large enough to accommodate 50% of the planned fleet size. Components of the building include Maintenance and Equipment Shop, Maintenance of Way Shop, Service and Cleaning Area, Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Washer, and LRV Storage.
• Tracks – A Yard Track system will be installed to support maintenance and storage functions. Track will be controlled by a combination of manual and remote-controlled switches. Track layout will ensure routes are available to all components of the facility and ensure enough tracks laid in the storage yard based on 50% capacity of projected fleet size.
• Utilities – Required utilities will be routed and installed.
• Security – Security cameras will be provided in the building, facility access points and in the visitor and employee parking lots.
• Parking Lot – Adequate parking shall be provided for employees and visitors Parking lots shall be designed to accommodate maximum traffic during shift changes.

Project Requirements

The following project requirements must be adhered to:

• Construction plans, zoning permits, electrical permits, and plumbing permits must be approved by Metrocity and MetroMan
• MegaMindz construction will meet the recommendations and/or standards provided in any Environmental Impact Survey (EIS) to determine the travel impacts of the new LRT system, to include: effects such as emission of pollutants, ease of mobility, and traffic congestion reduction provided by Metrocity’s Environmental Protection Agency
• LRT system will be operational in six years with a 1-year trial service
• Completed infrastructure work will be warrantied for 10 years
• International Building Code – IBC
• United States Environmental Protection Agency – EPA
• Manual for Railway Engineering, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA, 2019) shall be used as a guideline for the design and construction of LRT track-work. When alternative track-work design and construction standards are used they shall be specifically noted on the track-work plans and specifications submitted.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design
• US Department of Transportation Final Rule – Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities
• Steel Construction Manual, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
• Code for Safety to Life in Building and Structures, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Structural Welding Code and Bridge Welding Code, American Welding Society (AWS)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

 

 

Project Milestones

Table 1 shows MegaMindz Construction’s milestones that will be tracked throughout the life of the project:

Task Name	Duration	Start	Finish
Metrocity Transit Project	1611 days	Mon 11/2/2020	Mon 1/4/2027
Preconstruction	45 days	Mon 11/2/2020	Fri 1/1/2021
LRT Construction Phase I	40 days	Mon 1/4/2021	Fri 2/26/2021
LRT Construction Phase II
Phase IIA	403 days	Mon 3/1/2021	Wed 9/14/2022
Phase IIB	767 days	Thu 3/25/2021	Fri 3/1/2024
LRT Construction Phase III
Phase IIIA	285 days	Mon 3/4/2024	Fri 4/4/2025
Phase IIIB	403 days	Mon 3/4/2024	Wed 9/17/2025
Phase IIIC	521 days	Mon 3/4/2024	Mon 3/2/2026
Building Construction
Pavilions	200 days	Fri 8/26/2022	Thu 6/1/2023
Stations	850 days	Thu 6/1/2023	Thu 9/3/2026
Maintenance/Storage Facility	700 days	Fri 6/2/2023	Thu 2/5/2026
Commissioning	80 days	Thu 9/3/2026	Thu 12/24/2026
Project Closeout	79 days	Fri 9/4/2026	Wed 12/23/2026
Project Turnover	41 days	Mon 11/9/2026	Mon 1/4/2027

Table 1. Metrocity Transit Project Milestones

Project Assumptions, Constraints, Risks and Concerns

MegaMindz Construction’s Project Manager will need to consider the following project assumptions, constraints, risks and concerns for planning of the Metrocity Transit Project:

• MegaMindz Construction is the General Contractor (GC) and all subcontractors are responsible for all equipment and material procurement based on the overall project schedule. This inherently is an added risk for planning due to potential delays due to procurement and lack of control.
• The end point of the LRT in Metrocity downtown will connect to an existing station that travels southeast. This will need to be considered during planning of the last phase of the LRT in order to connect to existing points.
• All disciplines are covered in the subcontracts to include: infrastructure, mechanical, structural, civil, architectural, etc.
• All platforms at stops are covered under the foundation for building construction.
• MegaMindz Construction has won the contract for Metrocity Transit Project and all subcontractors within the original bid proposal have been approved. Any subcontractor changes must be approved by Metrocity.
• All scope, schedule and budgetary needs are subject to MetroMan’s approval and modifications, not limited to start and stop work and storage locations.
• All legal building and zoning codes must be followed in order to ensure completion and successful operation of the LRT.

Project Organization

MegaMindz Construction is known for their Projectized Organizational structure (Figure 1) that allows project managers to have autonomy over their construction projects based on their high levels of experience. For the Metrocity Transit Project, a dedicated project team has been identified for the duration of the project. Nichole Pike has been selected as the Project Manager and will oversee all resources necessary for project completion. Nichole Pike will work with and report to MetroMan’s Project Sponsor, Belloc Anim for all scope, budget, and contract concerns. MegaMindz Construction has selected Fatima Guitteye and Frederick Scott as their Functional Managers. As Functional Managers, Fatima and Frederick will work to ensure that all resourcing needs are met. The functional managers will be responsible for ensuring the dedicated team members are assigned to assist the project manager. As such, Bryn Moriarty has been assigned as the Assistant Project Manager and will work with all external contractors and report directly to Nichole Pike on all project related efforts, not limited to administrative tasks, contractual obligations and modifications, budget and schedule. The external contractors are identified by subcontracts: excavation, excavation repair, rail ties and track, paving, electrical and pavilion and station construction.

Figure 1. Projectized Organizational Structure

Work Breakdown Structure

The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) defines the tasks, sub-tasks and high-level deliverables for the Metrocity Transit Project. This WBS will be used by all stakeholders throughout the project and consists of 75 tasks and subtasks arranged in 6 major tiers.

WBS	Task Name
1	Metrocity Transit Project
1.1	Preconstruction
1.1.1	Permit Approvals
1.1.2	Subcontract Awards
1.2	Construction
1.2.1	LRT Construction
1.2.1.1	LRT Construction Phase I
1.2.1.1.1	Mobilization
1.2.1.1.2	Detours
1.2.1.1.3	Construction Barriers
1.2.1.1.4	Submittals
1.2.1.2	LRT Construction Phase II
1.2.1.2.1	Phase IIA
1.2.1.2.1.1	Mobilization
1.2.1.2.1.2	Excavation
1.2.1.2.1.3	Steel
1.2.1.2.1.4	Electrical
1.2.1.2.1.5	Paving
1.2.1.2.2	Phase IIB
1.2.1.2.2.1	Mobilization
1.2.1.2.2.2	Excavation
1.2.1.2.2.3	Steel
1.2.1.2.2.4	Electrical
1.2.1.2.2.5	Paving
1.2.1.3	LRT Construction Phase III
1.2.1.3.1	Phase IIIA
1.2.1.3.1.1	Mobilization
1.2.1.3.1.2	Excavation
1.2.1.3.1.3	Steel
1.2.1.3.1.4	Electrical
1.2.1.3.1.5	Paving
1.2.1.3.2	Phase IIIB
1.2.1.3.2.1	Mobilization
1.2.1.3.2.2	Excavation
1.2.1.3.2.3	Steel
1.2.1.3.2.4	Electrical
1.2.1.3.2.5	Paving
1.2.1.3.3	Phase IIIC
1.2.1.3.3.1	Mobilization
1.2.1.3.3.2	Excavation
1.2.1.3.3.3	Steel
1.2.1.3.3.4	Electrical
1.2.1.3.3.5	Paving
1.2.2	Building Construction
1.2.2.1	Building Construction – Pavilions
1.2.2.1.1	Foundation
1.2.2.1.2	Structure
1.2.2.2	Building Construction – Stations
1.2.2.2.1	Foundation
1.2.2.2.2	Utilities
1.2.2.2.3	Framing
1.2.2.2.4	Exterior
1.2.2.2.5	Interior
1.2.2.3	Building Construction – Maintenance/Storage Facility
1.2.2.3.1	Foundation
1.2.2.3.2	Utilities
1.2.2.3.3	Framing
1.2.2.3.4	Exterior
1.2.2.3.5	Interior
1.3	Commissioning
1.3.1	Final Inspections and Modifications
1.3.1.1	Buildings
1.3.1.2	Track
1.3.2	LRT Test and Inspection
1.4.1	Project Closeout
1.4.1.1	Lessons Learned
1.4.1.2	As-Built Drawings
1.4.2	Project Turnover
1.4.2.1	Final Walkthrough/Punchlist
1.4.2.2	Final Sign-off

Table 2. Work Breakdown Structure

Responsibility Assignment Matrix

The responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) is a table that relates the Metrocity Transit project organization structure to the work breakdown structure to ensure that each element of the project’s scope of work is assigned to a responsible organization or individual. MegaMindz Construction’s project manager will use this matrix in clarifying roles and responsibilities in each phase of the LRT project.

Table 3 below shows MegaMindz Construction’s RAM detailing the responsibilities of all the project team members when it comes to performing the different project management processes across the project life cycle stages.

WBS

Resource Responsibility   R – Responsible S – Support N – Notification (Contributor or Reviewer) A – Approval

Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Quality Manager

Administrative Staff Support

Excavation Subcontract

Excavation Repair Subcontract

Rail Ties / Track Subcontract

Paving Contract

Electrical Infrastructure Subcontract

Pavilion Subcontract

Station Construction Subcontract

Maintenance / Storage Facility Subcontract

Commissioning Subcontract

Project Sponsor (Metrocity)

Metrocity Planning & Building Dept

MetroMan

1

Metrocity Transit Project

1.1

Preconstruction

1.1.1

Permit Approvals

R

R

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

A

S

1.1.2

Subcontract Awards

N

N

R

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

A

S

A

1.2

Construction

1.2.1

LRT

1.2.1.1

Construction – Phase I

1.2.1.1.1

Mobilization

S

S

N

R

R

R

R

R

N

N

N

1.2.1.1.2

Detours

S

S

N

A

R

A

1.2.1.1.3

Construction Barriers

S

S

N

R

A

A

A

1.2.1.1.4

Submittals

R

R

S

S

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

S

S

S

1.2.1.2

Construction – Phase II

1.2.1.2.1

Phase IIA

A

A

S

S

A

S

N

1.2.1.2.1.1

Mobilization

S

S

R

R

R

R

R

1.2.1.2.1.2

Excavation

R

R

1.2.1.2.1.3

Steel

R

1.2.1.2.1.4

Electrical

R

1.2.1.2.1.5

Paving

R

1.2.1.2.2

Phase IIB

A

A

S

S

A

S

N

1.2.1.2.2.1

Mobilization

S

S

R

R

R

R

R

1.2.1.2.2.2

Excavation

R

R

1.2.1.2.2.3

Steel

R

1.2.1.2.2.4

Electrical

R

1.2.1.2.2.5

Paving

R

1.2.1.3

Construction – Phase III

1.2.1.3.1

Phase IIIA

A

A

S

S

A

S

N

1.2.1.3.1.1

Mobilization

R

R

R

R

R

1.2.1.3.1.2

Excavation

R

R

1.2.1.3.1.3

Steel

R

1.2.1.3.1.4

Electrical

R

1.2.1.3.1.5

Paving

R

1.2.1.3.2

Phase IIIB

A

A

S

S

A

S

N

1.2.1.3.2.1

Mobilization

S

S

R

R

R

R

R

1.2.1.3.2.2

Excavation

R

R

1.2.1.3.2.3

Steel

R

1.2.1.3.2.4

Electrical

R

1.2.1.3.2.5

Paving

R

1.2.1.3.3

Phase IIIC

A

A

S

S

A

S

N

1.2.1.3.3.1

Mobilization

S

S

R

R

R

R

R

1.2.1.3.3.2

Excavation

R

R

1.2.1.3.3.3

Steel

R

1.2.1.3.3.4

Electrical

R

1.2.1.3.3.5

Paving

R

1.2.2

Building Construction

1.2.2.1

Pavilions

A

A

S

S

A

S

N

1.2.2.1.1

Foundation

R

1.2.2.1.2

Structure

R

1.2.2.2

Stations

A

A

S

S

A

S

N

1.2.2.2.1

Foundation

R

1.2.2.2.2

Utilities

R

1.2.2.2.3

Framing

R

1.2.2.2.4

Exterior

R

1.2.2.2.5

Interior

R

1.2.2.3

Maintenance/Storage Facility

A

A

S

S

A

S

N

1.2.2.3.1

Trackway

R

R

S

1.2.2.3.2

Foundation

R

1.2.2.3.3

Utilities

R

1.2.2.3.4

Framing

R

1.2.2.3.5

Exterior

R

1.2.2.3.6

Interior

R

1.3

Commissioning

1.3.1

Final Inspections and Modifications

R

R

R

S

R

N

A

A

1.3.1.1

Building

R

R

R

S

S

S

S

R

N

A

A

1.3.1.2

Track

R

R

R

S

S

S

S

S

S

R

N

A

A

1.3.2

LRT Test and Inspection

R

R

R

S

S

S

S

R

N

A

A

1.4

Closeout

1.4.1

Project Closeout

1.4.1.1

Lessons Learned

R

R

S

S

R

R

R

1.4.1.2

As-Built Drawings

S

S

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

A

A

A

1.4.2

Project Turnover

1.4.2.1

Final Walkthrough

R

R

R

S

A

S

S

1.4.2.2

Final Sign-Off

R

R

R

S

A

A

A

Table 3. Responsibility Assignment Matrix

Project Communications

MegaMindz Construction believes that communication is a vital and essential tool in the day to day management of the Metrocity Transit Project. MegaMindz Construction’s success in completing the LRT project largely depends on an efficient communication network starting from day one of the venture and continues for the entire life span of the project. MegaMindz Construction will utilize the effective communications management matrix shown in Table 4 to provide regular updates to notify project stakeholders and other team members the status of the project as well as its performance, via defined communication channels.

MegaMindz Construction’s communication plan addresses and identifies who needs what information and how the information is sent and received. For example, the path to and from the Project Manager and her team and the project stakeholders during the lifecycle of Metrocity Transit Project. Some of these channels utilized by MegaMindz Construction’s project team are face-to-face conversations, video and audio conferencing, emails, and formal written documents to list a few.

MegaMindz Construction communication plan also shows how the project team uses both formal and informal communication channels to broadcast project goals, requirements, objectives. These communication channels will be used by MegaMindz Construction on a weekly basis via audio or video conferencing, not ruling out in-person with social distancing guidelines (preferred approach) to review the status report of the Metrocity Transit project and discuss potential issues, delays or additions/changes that may affect the scheduled completion of the project. A few more types of information MegaMindz Construction will communicate amongst the project team are highlighted in Table 4.

 

MegaMindz Construction Communication Plan
Communication	Frequency	Goal	Owner	Audience
Email / Virtual Meeting / In-person with masks & Social Distancing
Project Status Report	Weekly	Review project status and discuss potential issues or delays	Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager	Project Team, Project Sponsor, MetroMan
Project Status Report	Quarterly	Review project status and discuss potential issues or delays	Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager	Project Team, Project Sponsor, MetroMan
Meetings
Team Standup	Daily	Discuss what each team member did yesterday, what they’ll do today, and any blockers	Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager	Project Team
Project Review	At milestones	Present project deliverables, gather feedback, and discuss next steps	Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager	Project Team, Project Sponsor, MetroMan
Lessons Learned	At end of project	Assess what worked and what did not work and discuss actionable takeaways	Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager	Project Team, Project Sponsor, MetroMan
Email / Virtual Meeting
Task Progress Updates	Weekly	Share daily progress made on project tasks	Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager	Project Team

Table 4. Project Communication Plan

Project Schedule

The project schedule was created by utilizing the project deliverables and tasks developed in the Milestone Schedule (Table 1) and the WBS (Table 2) in conjunction with the bottom-up estimating technique. Project activity durations and dependencies were determined by project team members experience and historical data from industry standards.

Task Name	Duration	Start	Finish
Metrocity Transit Project	1611 days	Mon 11/2/20	Mon 1/4/27
Preconstruction	45 days	Mon 11/2/20	Fri 1/1/21
Permit Approvals	45 days	Mon 11/2/20	Fri 1/1/21
Subcontract Awards	45 days	Mon 11/2/20	Fri 1/1/21
Preconstruction Complete	0 days	Fri 1/1/21	Fri 1/1/21
LRT Construction Phase I	40 days	Mon 1/4/21	Fri 2/26/21
Mobilization	5 days	Mon 1/4/21	Fri 1/8/21
Detours	15 days	Mon 1/11/21	Fri 1/29/21
Construction Barriers	20 days	Mon 1/11/21	Fri 2/5/21
Submittals	40 days	Mon 1/4/21	Fri 2/26/21
LRT Construction Phase I Complete	0 days	Fri 2/26/21	Fri 2/26/21
LRT Construction Phase II	785 days	Mon 3/1/21	Fri 3/1/24
Phase IIA	403 days	Mon 3/1/21	Wed 9/14/22
Mobilization	18 days	Mon 3/1/21	Wed 3/24/21
Excavation	180 days	Thu 3/25/21	Wed 12/1/21
Steel	200 days	Thu 12/2/21	Wed 9/7/22
Electrical	180 days	Thu 3/25/21	Thu 3/24/22
Paving	205 days	Thu 12/2/21	Wed 9/14/22
Phase IIB	767 days	Thu 3/25/21	Fri 3/1/24
Mobilization	18 days	Thu 3/25/21	Mon 4/19/21
Excavation	180 days	Thu 12/2/21	Wed 8/10/22
Steel	200 days	Thu 8/11/22	Wed 5/17/23
Electrical	180 days	Fri 3/25/22	Thu 12/1/22
Paving	207 days	Thu 5/18/23	Fri 3/1/24
LRT Construction Phase II Complete	0 days	Fri 3/1/24	Fri 3/1/24
LRT Construction Phase III	521 days	Mon 3/4/24	Mon 3/2/26
Phase IIIA	285 days	Mon 3/4/24	Fri 4/4/25
Mobilization	5 days	Mon 3/4/24	Fri 3/8/24
Excavation	80 days	Mon 3/11/24	Fri 6/28/24
Steel	120 days	Mon 7/1/24	Fri 12/13/24
Electrical	60 days	Mon 3/4/24	Fri 5/24/24
Paving	80 days	Mon 12/16/24	Fri 4/4/25
Phase IIIB	403 days	Mon 3/4/24	Wed 9/17/25
Mobilization	5 days	Mon 3/11/24	Fri 3/15/24
Excavation	80 days	Mon 7/1/24	Fri 10/18/24
Steel	118 days	Mon 12/16/24	Wed 5/28/25
Electrical	60 days	Mon 3/4/24	Fri 5/24/24
Paving	80 days	Thu 5/29/25	Wed 9/17/25
Phase IIIC	521 days	Mon 3/4/24	Mon 3/2/26
Mobilization	5 days	Mon 3/18/24	Fri 3/22/24
Excavation	80 days	Mon 10/21/24	Fri 2/7/25
Steel	118 days	Thu 5/29/25	Mon 11/10/25
Electrical	60 days	Mon 3/4/24	Fri 5/24/24
Paving	80 days	Tue 11/11/25	Mon 3/2/26
LRT Construction Phase III Complete	0 days	Mon 3/2/26	Mon 3/2/26
Building Construction	1050 days	Fri 8/26/22	Thu 9/3/26
Building Construction –   Pavilions	200 days	Fri 8/26/22	Thu 6/1/23
Foundation	120 days	Fri 8/26/22	Thu 2/9/23
Structure	80 days	Fri 2/10/23	Thu 6/1/23
Pavilions Construction Complete	0 days	Thu 6/1/23	Thu 6/1/23
Building Construction –   Stations	850 days	Thu 6/1/23	Thu 9/3/26
Foundation	220 days	Fri 6/2/23	Thu 4/4/24
Utilities	240 days	Fri 6/2/23	Thu 5/2/24
Framing	120 days	Fri 4/5/24	Thu 9/19/24
Exterior	200 days	Fri 9/20/24	Thu 6/26/25
Interior	310 days	Fri 6/27/25	Thu 9/3/26
Stations Construction Complete	0 days	Thu 9/3/26	Thu 9/3/26
Building Construction –   Maintenance/Storage Facility	700 days	Fri 6/2/23	Thu 2/5/26
Trackway	220 days	Fri 6/2/23	Thu 4/4/24
Foundation	120 days	Fri 4/5/24	Thu 9/19/24
Utilities	120 days	Fri 6/2/23	Thu 11/16/23
Framing	100 days	Fri 9/20/24	Thu 2/6/25
Exterior	100 days	Fri 2/7/25	Thu 6/26/25
Interior	160 days	Fri 6/27/25	Thu 2/5/26
Maintenance/Storage Facility Construction Complete	0 days	Thu 2/5/26	Thu 2/5/26
Building Construction Complete	0 days	Thu 9/3/26	Thu 9/3/26
Commissioning	80 days	Thu 9/3/26	Thu 12/24/26
Final Inspections and Modifications	40 days	Fri 9/4/26	Thu 10/29/26
LRT Test and Inspection	40 days	Fri 9/4/26	Thu 10/29/26
Commissioning Complete	0 days	Thu 9/3/26	Thu 9/3/26
Project Closeout	79 days	Fri 9/4/26	Wed 12/23/26
Lessons Learned	10 days	Thu 12/10/26	Wed 12/23/26
As-Built Drawings	20 days	Fri 9/4/26	Thu 10/1/26
Project Turnover	41 days	Mon 11/9/26	Mon 1/4/27
Final Walkthrough/Punchlist	40 days	Mon 11/9/26	Fri 1/1/27
Final Sign-off	1 day	Mon 1/4/27	Mon 1/4/27

Table 5. Project Schedule Durations

Project Gantt Chart

The project Gantt Chart is used to manage the project by simplifying the complexity of the project into a graphical representation of activities, measured against time. The Gantt Chart provides a visual of the work to be performed and which activities occur before and after a specific activity, while monitoring the overall project progress.

 

 

Figure 2. Project Gantt Chart Excerpt

Project Critical Path

The project’s critical path provides a graphical representation of the activities that make up the critical path, or the sequence of activities that make up the longest path. The critical path shows the minimum amount of time needed to complete the project. The team will monitor project activities to ensure the project’s critical path activities begin and end on the dates reflected in the project schedule. Additional float time has been included in some of the critical path activities to allow for potential delays, without risking the overall project completion date.

 

Figure 3. Project Network Diagram Excerpt

Project Budget

The LRT system’s construction is expected to take six years to construct a 10-mile rail line that will intersect with existing infrastructure to offer a much more streamlined form of public transport. The project will cost an estimated $2.4 billion to construct and acquire the rights necessary to pave its way across Metrocity. Most of these funds indicate the cost of resources to build the rail system and the cost of implementing these resources into the project (salaries, machinery, repairs, etc.). The rail system costs an additional $600 million to operate annually: wages for employees to run, maintain, manage the plan, utility bills, and other miscellaneous expenditures associated with using such infrastructure.

The project’s expenditure is developed from bottom-up ensuring the essentials to project continuity is available as early as possible for use. Land acquisition is the first step for capital to acquire usable resources for the rail system’s construction. Preparations and improvements on the land will require feasibility studies, construction, and supervision of construction. The cost of insurance and tax will increase as the project scales upwards, leading to large overheads. Mandatory inspections and testing during and after completion of the project incur a permanent cost to the project similar to the rail system’s operating costs.

 

 

Project Cost	Cost/km or rail (if applicable)	Total
Planning and Design:
Land Acquisition	$15 million	$240 million
Permits and approvals	–	$20 million
Surveying	$5 million	$90 million
Planning	$10 million	$160 million
Land Preparation	$8 million	$128 million
Rehabilitation for construction	$20 million	$320 million
Construction:
Base Infrastructure	$10 million	$160 million
Lines	$20 million	$320 million
Elevated sections	$13 million	$52 million
Tunnels	$12 million	$12 million
Station	$11 million (per station)	$110 million
Signaling, telecommunication and electrification	$800, 000	$13 million
Machinery and Tools	$15 million (projected over project’s duration)	$240 million
Labor	$18 million (projected over the duration of the project)	$300 million
Total		$2,165 million
Additional administrative, restorative, and projected inflation costs	–	$200 million
Total Cost		$2.4 billion

Table 6: Budget Breakdown

Project Risk Management

The magnitude of the Metrocity Transit Project offers direct and indirect challenges to development, resulting in risks. It is a large-scale public project aimed at catering to millions of citizens who live and work in Metrocity. Upon completion, the rail system will be able to ferry 640,000 people per day, allowing Metrocity’s residents to catch a fast and efficient ride through the city. The project carries social and economic importance to the city and carries large risks attached to its completion or failure, including unintended consequences.

The large amount of capital, resources, and time involved to complete the rail system suggests the project bears long-term and ever-evolving risks towards completion and maintainability after completion. Various methods are used to identify, assess, monitor, and control the project’s risk by its stakeholders to ensure the project’s sustainability.

Risk Identification

            The project is intended to be a public resource to Metrocity, infrastructure designed to serve the city and improve livelihood and development directly and indirectly. Applying documented studies and reviews of available projects will be the primary source of information on the project’s risks. Construction projects face the same challenges across the broad spectrum of underlying needs and environments. Insights from successful and failed projects enable the project to operate with the involved risks acknowledged. Analysis tools such as SWOT and checklists form the secondary form of risk identification within the project. The ability to continuously identify and mitigate a project’s chances using risk analysis tools allows refined reviews of the risks identified using documented reports of other projects.

Risk Assessment

All identified risks are subjected to two metrics to measure their influence on the project: the probability of occurrence and each risk’s impact rating. The likelihood is calculated from existing factors that mitigate or contribute to the risk in question giving a percentage of the risk’s occurrence: 3 is the highest chance of the risk (certainty of the event). In comparison, 1 suggests the risk is negligible for the project. The impact rating assesses how significant an impact the risk will have on the project’s continuity and sustainability. This measurement is tagged alphabetically (3 shows enormous effect, termination of the project, and so on). While subjective to the project in question, it gives an easily comprehensible measure of how important a role of a risk could play in a project. These metrics are combined to form a final score that identifies the hierarchy of priority for handling each risk.

RISK	PROBABILITY	IMPACT RATING	SCORE
Funding and Labor for Operations and Maintenance Crews Job creation and fulfillment are required to operate and maintain the system once the project is complete.	3	(3) Failure to fulfill these jobs will result in a completed project that is not operational	9
Infrastructure The required infrastructure for each system will be subjected to availability of land, buildings, utilities, etc. for viability.	3	(3) Depending on availability of resources and assets, impact could change	9
Safety/Security Implications Additional safety and security implications will be added to the city’s responsibility at varying degrees, depending on which system is selected. Additional insurance should be considered.	3	(3) Added responsibility of the city requires mitigations to be put into place to protect assets and people	9

Table 7: Risk Identification and Assessment Matrix

Risk Response

For each risk assessed and presented to project progression an appropriate level of concern will be assigned. The project manager and their team will address and assign employees to oversee the risk and take the appropriate action. All risk will be defined as:

• Avoidable: The cause of the risk can be completely eliminated
• Mitigated: An action or process can be performed to reduce the overall impact of the proposed risk
• Transferrable: Action is taken to shift the responsibility of risk resolution to a third party
• Actively Accepted: If the proposed risk occurs a contingency plan will be developed and implemented
• Passively Accepted: If the proposed risk occurs management will determine if there are possible workarounds

Risk Monitoring and Control

Risk monitoring and control will be conducted through the analysis of the reports from the project. The project management team will be responsible to ensure that the proper action is taken to address each individual risk situation. Risk assessment information will be recorded in the risk register. All modification to schedule and resources will be addressed by the project management team and distributed to the assigned team member to reduce the repeat of risk effects.

The project management team will keep a list of high probability of occurrence risks. This list of risk information will be included in the status reporting process for the duration of the project. Any significant changes to the project will also be reported to MetroMan to be analyzed for potential impact to defined project risks.

Project Evaluation

MegaMindz Construction prioritizes project evaluation because it provides an inward examination into the “why”, “how”, and “if ” projects achieve their goals. It is essential to the efficient management and utilization of limited resources for optimum possible results. MegaMindz Construction believes that project evaluation is a high-level process for measuring the success of the project effort and is necessary for making appropriate reviews and analysis of the project implementation process and progress.

MegaMindz Constructions approach is solely based on the notion that progress and performance throughout the differential phases of the project are critically and thoroughly examined. It provides an opportunity to collect and analyze information about the project’s activities, characteristics, and outcomes sequentially. This way, the team can make prudent decisions and judgements on each phase of the project, improve project efficiency at achieving incremental goals and deliverables on time, as well as make informed conclusive decisions about the project.

MegaMindz project evaluation includes a weekly performance evaluation which involves communication between the project manager and team members about activity expectations, goals, deliverables and the standards for measuring performance. The project manager ensures the team members are aware of deliverables and goals, and that they have a complete understanding of the project tasks and activities to achieve project completion. The Performance Management Process, therefore, provides a structure for the project manager and team members to constantly communicate regarding project status, issues and the plan to complete the project.

The project evaluation is an ongoing iterative process starting from the planning through project completion. Ongoing feedback and inter-team member communication is encouraged to review progress, reassess needs and goals, and bolster morale and assistance as well as support where needed. MegaMindz Construction’s evaluation approach also focuses on three overarching questions at the start, middle and end of the project:

• What has happened or been completed
• Why do these results matter
• What’s next to complete the project

Life cycle evaluation will improve stakeholders’ commitment to complete the project. MegaMindz Construction will take the following actions to encourage project success:

• Sets up realistic and measurable goals for evaluating the project, i.e., daily standup meetings to share team members’ daily specific activities/tasks, goals, deliverables, features, etc., that the project is expected to deliver, including deadlines and the costs to get these done.
• Encourage inter-member assistance and support while sharing progress among all team members
• Ensure that daily schedules for the activities are followed
• Choose key performance indicators, metrics and criteria for measuring success of the implementation process:
  • MegaMindz Constructions will progressively evaluate the LRT project ensuring the budget is balanced subsequently as well as using the Cost Performance Index, to highlight the Earned Value, Actual Cost, and Planned Value of each phase of the project.
  • MegaMindz Construction will evaluate the schedules and scope of the project using WBS, Schedule Performance Index, Project Dashboard or the Gantt Chart, and will evaluate resources using inventory and logistics tables for reconciliation.
• Using surveys and interviews, MegaMindz Construction will evaluate stakeholders’ commitment and also measure the quality of the implementation phase in terms of noise and dust pollution effect on the public or the adverse effects on businesses and other economic activities of the city.

Project Closeout

Included as a critical element in the project management workflow is the formal closure. Therefore, MegaMindz Construction will execute the project closeout phase to enable the project team to re-engage the sponsor, the stakeholders, other community members, and upper management executives authorized to:

• Review the relevant work requirements
• Check whether there are still pending tasks to be done
• Sign off on completed deliverables (Mapue, 2020)

MegaMindz Construction will begin closeout planning at the start of the development phase of the project life cycle until there is an established clear understanding of all the project and product requirements (Taylor, 2003). MegaMindz Construction will follow and complete the activities listed below inc conjunction with Appendix C:

Activity 1: Final Project Scope Analysis- MegaMindz Construction will analyze the project scope as defined during the planning stage and ensure that all requirements are met. MegaMindz Construction will rely on technical audits during the scope verification to satisfy all requirements. A final project evaluation will be conducted by the project team and each subtask will be concluded with a memo to the Project Manager showing the findings and conclusions.

Activity 2: MegaMindz Construction will ensure the full acceptance by Metrocity of all the agreed deliverables by engaging MetroMan to determine that all deliverables are received and accepted. MegaMindz Construction will also conduct surveys to collect information from other stakeholders to measure the degree of success and satisfaction.

Activity 3: MegaMindz Construction will conduct an organizational closeout to release all borrowed or rented resources and reconcile any differences. MegaMindz Construction will finalize its financial records and funds, reconcile the original project budget against monies expended and outstanding invoices and expected incoming invoices together with the balance left after all invoices are paid. MegaMindz Construction will deem this task complete when the finance department accepts and signs-off on the process documentation, balancing of the budget and agreeing to the reconciliation of the financial records

Activity 4: Product Completion and Delivery – Pending any concerns from Metrocity, inspections, final tests and/or clean-up tasks, MegaMindz Construction will conduct a series of ride along tests of the LRT with all stakeholders before Metrocity’s final acceptance and sign-off to signify that MegaMindz Construction completed the Metrocity Transit Project, according to all specifications and requirements. MegaMindz will then organize a celebration to commemorate the project, to include a publication for publishing by Metrocity.

Activity 5: Conduct Administrative Closure – MegaMindz Construction will execute administrative closure by integrating activities to gather project records, sign-off documents, analyze project success or failure, gather lessons learned moments and archive project information for future use by the organization.

Activity 6: Lessons Learned / After Action Review – MegaMindz Construction will hold a meeting to include the project team, MetroMan, Project Sponsor, and other key stakeholders. The lessons learned meeting will discuss whether the project team met all of the customer’s requirements within budget and according to the project schedule to understand what went well and what activities could improve moving forward.

Activity 7: Complete and Archive Final Project Records – MegaMindz Construction will ensure the transfer of knowledge to appropriate individuals and at a minimum will archive the following:

• Project Charter
• Project Plan
• Project Management Control Documents
• Correspondence
• Meeting notes
• Status reports
• Contract files
• Technical Documents
• All Checklists
• Information that had been placed under configuration control
• Lessons Learned
• Post-project review/evaluation

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at PMI® Global Congress 2015—EMEA, London, England. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. Retrieved fromhttps://www.pmi.org/learning/library/importance-of-closing-process-group-9949

LRT Design Criteria Manual. (January 2018). Valley Metro Light Rail Transit Projects. Retrieved on October 28, 2020, from https://www.valleymetro.org/sites/default/files/uploads/event-resources/design_criteria_manual_january_2018.pdf

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https://www.nichq.org/insight/5-reasons-why-evaluation-matters-your-project

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Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)–Sixth Edition: Vol. Sixth edition. Project Management Institute.

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Appendix A – Project Charter

 

 

Change History

 

Date changed	Change details	Reason for change (if applicable)	Responsible for change
18 October 2020	Development of Project Charter	Development for Submission	All Members
1 November 2020		Revisions	Bryn Moriarty

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

Metrocity Transit Project                                                                                                                  4

Project Purpose                                                                                                                                 4

Project Scope Statement                                                                                                                   5

Project Objectives and Success Criteria                                                                                       6

Project Requirements                                                                                                                    6

Project Risks                                                                                                                                 9

Milestone Schedule Summary                                                                                                    10

Budget                                                                                                                                        11

Project Approval Criteria                                                                                                            12

Project Authority                                                                                                                            12

Project Manager Authority Level                                                                                               13

Project Sponsor Authority Level                                                                                                14

References                                                                                                                                      15

 

 

 

 

Metrocity Transit Project

MegaMindz Construction is a licensed civil and structural construction company specializing in large city developments in the Metrocity metropolitan area. MegaMindz Construction has built several buildings and roads in the surrounding area and has a history of completing high quality transportation projects within a constrained budget for Metrocity. MegaMindz Construction has been selected to construct the Metrocity Transit Project and will function as the General Contractor. The Metrocity Transit Project addresses Metrocity’s concern due to the rising population of Metrocity and the outdated mass transportation systems becoming increasingly insufficient options for commuters. MegaMindz Construction was contracted by the city mid-October 2020 to build a new public transit option and have it operational by January 2027. MegaMindz Construction will perform work under the direction of MetroMan, Metrocity’s designated project management team for the duration of the project.

Project Purpose

The purpose of this project is to provide an environmentally friendly and economically viable transportation system upgrade for the city of Metrocity. An increase in population has rendered Metrocity’s current system insufficient to meet the community’s transportation needs. The Metrocity Transit Project will construct a Light Rail Transit (LRT) system that will assist in the economic growth of the city by creating dependable travel avenues from the outer suburban areas of the Metrocity area to the business district at the city’s center.  The LRT system provides a long term transportation solution, with minimal carbon footprint and a favorable return on investment for the Metrocity economy.  The project charter will be reviewed and approved by the Metrocity City Council and Mayoral Staff. ​

Project Scope Statement

In cooperation with Metrocity, MegaMindz will install a LRT system, including all necessary infrastructure, extending from the northwest outer city limits into the heart of the city and terminating in the downtown area. Additional infrastructure required includes road excavation, excavation repair, rail ties and track, paving, electrical, and station/pavilion construction.

The project will be completed over the course of four phases including a pre-construction phase, construction phase, commissioning phase, and turnover.  The preconstruction phase will consist of conducting the environmental impact survey; obtaining the necessary environmental, zoning, and construction permits; acquiring the material, and awarding the subcontracts. The construction phase will encompass the work phases required for successful completion and include four subphases.  Phase I of the construction phase will consist of setting up detours and installation of construction barriers for all affected areas along the prospective LRT route. Phase II will focus on a seven-mile section of track from the suburbs of Ritchi to the edge of Metrocity. This phase will be broken down into two subphases: Phase IIA will concentrate on three miles of track beginning in the suburb of Ritchi, Phase IIB will concentrate on four miles of track extending to the edge of the city. Phase III will focus on the completion of the remaining three miles of track through the downtown area and will be broken down into three subphases. Each subphase will focus on one-mile segments of track. The fourth phase will cover completion of all stations and pavilions along the new LRT route. Phase V will consist of conducting final inspections and modifications for all sections of rail and buildings. The final phase, Phase VI, will encompass stakeholder turnover.

All phases of the project and subcontract awards, will be reviewed and approved by Metrocity and MetroMan prior to project start. MegaMindz construction will maintain accountability throughout the life of the project and abide by all regulations. Assuming resource availability and obtaining all permits, the project’s timeline will span six years from start of work. The proposed budget of the project is $2.4 billion, sourced from Metrocity, state and federal funds, private organizations and financial institutions.

 

Project Objectives and Success Criteria

The following objectives are assessable goals that must be accomplished for the successful completion of the project.

• Objective 1: Build the total length of the rail tracks spanning a 10-mile distance from Ritchi to downtown Metrocity to connect to city centers, malls, and existing systems to facilitate easy transportation for the populace within six years
• Objective 2: Completion of infrastructure modifications to support new transit system routes within the six year completion deadline
• Objective 3: Build six pavilions, three stations and one train maintenance and storage facility before final inspections in year five
• Objective 4: Provide four trains consisting of four rail cars each before year four of testing
• Objective 5: Prepare press release for Metrocity prior to project turnover for publication

Project Deliverables

The following project deliverables are derived from the contract requirements for the Metrocity Transit Project and informed by the Valley Metro LRT Design Criteria Manual (2018).

General:

• Project Documents – Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedule, Project Status Reports, Quarterly Meeting Minutes, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, Risk Register
• Metrocity will provide the mandate to divert or redirect traffic to enable MegaMindz complete this project
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Rolling Stock – There will be a total of four trains each containing four rail cars procured from Bombardier Transportation.

Trackway from Ritchi to Hal Stewart Airport:

• Tracks – Two sets of embedded tracks starting in the suburb of Ritchi and traveling seven miles in-line with McGrath Highway to the Hal Stewart Airport
• Boom Barrier / Intersection Lights – Boom barrier or intersection lights will be placed at every intersection along the LRT route. Approximately 5 boom barriers and 22 intersection lights will be installed at intersections. Boom barrier will comprise of alarm, lights, and physical arm to block intersection when LRT passes through.
• Utilities – Bumping post, embedded track drains, insulating boots

Trackway from Hal Stewart Airport to Downtown Metrocity:

• Tracks – Two sets of embedded tracks starting at the Hal Stewart Airport and traveling three miles in-line with McGrath Highway to downtown Metrocity.
• Boom Barrier / Intersection Lights – Boom barrier or intersection lights will be placed at every intersection along the LRT route. Approximately 5 boom barriers and 19 intersection lights will be installed at intersections. Boom barrier will comprise of alarm, lights, and physical arm to block intersection when LRT passes through.
• Utilities – Bumping post, embedded track drains, insulating boots

LRT Stations:

• Platforms – Station platforms shall be side platform type approximately 280 feet long and at least 14 feet wide from the edge of the platform to the station wall including the two-foot-wide warning strips.
• Structure – The building structure and ancillary spaces will comply with the design shown in the construction drawings and specifications.
• Climate Protection – Climate protection will be provided for outdoor areas for refuge and cover due to inclement weather. The material and construction will comply with the design drawings and specifications.
• Fare Vending Area – Fare vending areas will be located prior to entering the platform and properly shaded to protect screens from weather and glare. Vending equipment, information displays and queue space will be located to optimize travel lanes.
• Seating – Benches will be distributed along each platform with one bench near each public entry point and placed to minimize interference with pedestrian traffic.
• Restrooms – Public restrooms will be incorporated as shown in the design of the station.
• Drinking Fountain – Fountains will be located periodically along the station platform and in the fare vending to optimize pedestrian traffic.
• Trash Receptacles – Three trash receptacles will be installed along each platform and at least one in the fare vending area.
• Security – CCTVs will be installed in the station, at access points, at drop off points, and in parking lots to prevent vandalism and theft.
• Pedestrian Access – Pedestrian access points to both the station and the platforms will comprise of walkways and paths that accommodate various drop off methods/interfaces.
• Patron Information Centers – Each platform will have an information center containing a display case capable of displaying any necessary graphic material about the track. Information contained in the displays include: general information map, system map, transit schedule, and emergency call box.
• Emergency Call Boxes – Emergency call boxes will be installed for emergency use at each entry point to the stations and platforms and in each information center.
• Public Address (PA) System – The PA system will be located throughout the entire station to ensure maximum coverage and includes speakers and message boards capable of conveying information to all.
• System Support Elements – System support spaces will be included in system design and include signal cabinets, communication cabinets, house power meter, water meters, water valves, and irrigation valves boxes.

LRT Pavilions:

• Platforms – Station platforms shall be side platform type approximately 280 feet long and at least 14 feet wide from the edge of the platform to the station wall including the two-foot-wide warning strips.
• Structure – The building structure will comply with the design shown in the construction drawings and specifications.
• Climate Protection – Climate protection will be provided for outdoor areas for refuge and cover due to inclement weather. The material and construction will comply with the design drawings and specifications.
• Seating – Benches will be distributed along each platform with one bench near each public entry point and placed to minimize interference with pedestrian traffic.
• Trash Receptacles – Three trash receptacles will be installed along each platform and at least one in the fare vending area.
• Pedestrian Access – Pedestrian access points to both the station and the platforms will contain walkways and paths that accommodate various drop off methods/interfaces.

LRT Maintenance and Storage Facility:

• Structure – Facility will be located near one of the termination points and as close as possible to the operational tracks. Building structure will be rectangular and large enough to accommodate 50% of the planned fleet size. Components of the building include Maintenance and Equipment Shop, Maintenance of Way Shop, Service and Cleaning Area, Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Washer, and LRV Storage.
• Tracks – A Yard Track system will be installed to support maintenance and storage functions. Track routes will be laid through all components of the facility and through the storage yard. Tracks will be controlled by a combination of manual and remote-controlled switches.
• Utilities – Required utilities will be routed and installed.
• Security – Security cameras will be provided in the building, facility access points and in the visitor and employee parking lots.
• Parking Lot – Adequate parking designed to accommodate traffic during shift changes will be provided for employees and visitors.

Project Requirements

This project is a modernization and upgrade of existing work in Metrocity. Since the project is relatively new, Metrocity transportation department will provide all the necessary data from their study and planning of city transportation. Metrocity will provide research data on travel demands, peak and off-peak times, travel frequencies and especially factors that affect location decisions, congestion, public transportation patronage which is the driving force for the implementation and construction of the new Metrocity Transit Project, LRT system.

All technical requirement submissions and proposed execution strategies will be reviewed and approved by MetroMan, which is composed of an independent Technical Expert Task Group (TETG), a select group of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and the