In other action, the CHSRA board set a January 15, 2010 deadline for "requests for expressions of interest" from local governments, public transportation agencies, private companies and others who want to participate in the planning, development and operation of maintenance facilities on the 800-mile network linking the state's major cities.
Acquired firm provides facility operations, maintenance and management; logistics support; and facility optimization analysis and planning for many industries, including transportation and U.S. federal, state and local governments.
A long-time customer, Muni is partially funding the project with federal stimulus money. Installation of the new fare collection equipment is planned to start in late 2010 and will be fully operational by the spring of 2011.
Assumes his new role on December 1 and replaces Howard H. Roberts, who resigned Wednesday.
Expanded product portfolio will allow optimal operations control and efficient vehicle utilization, as well as improving passenger information and ticketing, according to the company.