SECURITY.
COMMUNITY.
OPPORTUNITY.
SECURITY: OUR FIRST PRIORITY.
North. South. East. West. The Metro Transit organization remains focused on going forward via our unwavering commitment to continuous improvements such as our Secure Platform Plan (SPP). Currently being implemented across all 38 MetroLink stations, this state-of-the-art $52-million investment is the cornerstone of a multi-level strategy to enhance the transit experience for the 2.8 million residents we serve.
KEVIN SCOTT
General Manager of Security
Bi-State Development
OVERVIEW
The Secure Platform Plan (SPP) is part of a multi-tiered strategy to grow ridership on the Metro Transit system by creating a more secure transit environment. This state-of-the-art security plan will also enhance the customer transit experience by creating centralized, highly secure customer entrances at all 38 MetroLink stations.
FUNDING
The total estimated cost is $52 million with the funding breakdown as follows:
- $17.25 million BSD capital & American Recovery Plan
- $12 million Bond refinancing proceeds dedicated to security
- $12 million Illinois allocation (federal stimulus)
- $10.75 million Private sector funding
$52Million
A state-of-the-art $52-million investment is the cornerstone of a multi-level strategy.
THE METRO TRANSIT MISSION NEVER ENDS.
Day in, day out, we exist to not just get our fellow residents where they need to go, but get our entire region where it needs to be. As we go forward, don’t hesitate to stay in touch.
TAULBY ROACH
President and CEO
Bi-State Development
Let’s keep in touch.