Rail Runner Wireless System

Project Certification Committee Presentation

April 27, 2011

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Objective:

To provide 100% wireless service allowing passengers to stay connected throughout their use of the NM Rail Runner train transportation system and stations.

Implement a wireless system that is flexible and scalable as the service area for the Rail Runner expansion. Future capabilities may eventually include such services as ticket vending, ticket verification, failover operations communications, emergency phones, video displays on both the trains and the platforms, and video surveillance equipment.

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Deliverables Status:

Project Start Date – February 19, 2009 Deliverable # 1 Planning & Progress Reporting Bonding -

Complete Project Work Plans Design & System Engineering System Test & Acceptance Plan – Status Reporting & Presentation

Deliverable # 2 Build Pilot System - Complete o Two Stations = Alvarado & Rio Bravoo Backhaul Siteso NOC (Network Operations Center-MRCOG)o 1 Train Set = 1 Cab & 1 Coach

Deliverables Status:

Deliverable # 3 Build South Phase (Belen to Bernalillo) - Completeo Installed Coaches & Cabso Implement Wireless System @ 6 Stationso Install 5 Backhaul Sites

Deliverable # 4 Build North Phase (Bernalillo to Santa Fe) - Completeo Implement Wireless System @ 4 Stationso Install 12 Backhaul Sites

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Deliverables Status:

Deliverable # 5 System Test and Acceptance – On-Goingo Review of Fully Operational Systemo Knowledge Transfer and Training DOT staffo Conduct System Test and Acceptanceo Complete System Acceptance Demonstration and Provide

Documentation

o Warranty Service

Deliverables:

Deliverable # 6 Lease contract for La Bajada Backhaul Site – Removed From Project

Deliverable # 7 Contract for Broadband Wireless Service - Contract Executed/Complete

Deliverable # 8 Contract for WiMAX Spectrum Services - Contract Executed/Complete

Deliverable # 9 Contract for Operations & Maintenance - Pending

Deliverable # 10 Implement Sandia Pueblo Station - Cin Pending

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Issues:

Warranty Contract Negotiations Coverage Issues FCC Licensing/Registration Issues Equipment/Solar Batteries

Next Steps: Contract Extended to Aug. 31, 2011 Engineering Study Reengineer and Implement Complete System Acceptance Demonstration Execute Warranty Service Contract PR to Promote

BudgetBudget: $2,656,237

Expended $2,189,6518

Project Manager

Ted J GaudetteInformation Systems OfficerMid-Region Council of Governments809 Copper Ave. NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102Phone: (505)724-3609Email: tgaudette@mrcog-nm.gov