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.

Talking Transit: Secure Platform Plan

Learn more about the Secure Platform Plan with this special edition of Talking Transit, hosted by Citizens for Modern Transit on October 18, 2022. This video features a panel discussion with Kathy Osborn, President & CEO of the Regional Business Council; Mark Grossenbacher, Practice Leader at HNTB; and Kevin Scott, General Manager of Security at Bi-State Development, as they talk about safety and security on the transit system, next steps in the Secure Platform Plan and the impact of these investments to the community and regional businesses.

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

Design Scope of Work

Reference Standards

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 130 Egress (exiting the platform) Requirements
• Metro Design Manual 2008 (System Wide Design Criteria)
• Metro’s Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Manual 2020
• ADA Accessibility Requirements

Scope Deliverables

• Project Management Plan-Establishes Roles and Responsibilities
• Project Schedule
• Monthly Progress Reports
• Existing Conditions Evaluation Report
• Design Requirements Document
• Conceptual Plans – 10%, 50%, 90%, 100% with Design Narratives and Visual Aids
• Utility Coordination Requirements
• Technical Specifications
• Cost Estimate
• Construction Bidding Support Services
• Design Support During Construction

Highlights

Each station will include:

• Fare collection gates
• New ticket/fare purchasing system with expanded mobile and payment solutions
• Card readers and Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs)
• Passenger Assist Telephones
• Facial recognition capabilities
• Additional fencing
• State-of-the-art security cameras monitored from a real-time camera center

More Information

The Secure Platform Plan (SPP) goes beyond the safety and security recommendations already implemented in the last few years and recognizes the call by area residents and elected officials for a more secure transit system. It signals that we are committed to rebuilding ridership and regaining the region’s confidence in this important regional asset.

SPP has received support and endorsement from each primary elected official in our three funding jurisdictions (St. Louis County and St. Louis City in Missouri, and St. Clair County in Illinois). SPP received approval from the Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners, as well as unprecedented financial support from the private sector.

This rare investment of private sector funding in our transit system emphasizes the importance of this project and reinforces how essential public transit is to the future success of our region.

• Provide Fare Collection Gates at Each Station
  • Equipped with readers for cards, TVM tickets and mobile phone barcodes.
  • SCADA System Integration-gate unlock feature
• Provide Ticket Vending Machines at Each Station
• Provide Passenger Assist Telephones at the Entrance of the New Gates and Ticket Vending Machines
• Provide Additional CCTV Cameras
  • One Camera Per Gate on the Outbound Side (Facial Recognition Capable)
  • One Camera Per Gate on the Inbound Side (Video Analytic Capable)
  • One Camera for Overall Gate Viewing
  • One Camera for Overall People Viewing
  • One Camera per Ticket Vending Machine and Validator
• Provide Fare Gate Canopies for Each Array to Protect the Fare Devices
• Provide Fencing
  • As Needed Station Area Fencing
  • As Needed Alignment Fencing