Seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms to furnish a software system to manage and report federal railroad administration (fra) regulatory compliance with regulated maintenance and inspections, including the areas of locomotive and equipment inspections, track and switch inspections, wayside signal and grade crossing warning device inspections, and trouble ticket and grade crossing credible reports. Additionally, the awarded proposer shall provide ongoing technical and advisory support for the provisioned software system (software platform).
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City
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Petaluma
County
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Sonoma
Address
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5401 Old Redwood Hwy
Phone Number
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(707) 794-3330
Zip Code
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94954
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District
Smart Board Of Directors Listening Tour
Date: Aug 7, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The listening tour addressed strategies for regaining public trust following recent election results. Discussions focused on restructuring the Citizens Oversight Committee to incorporate broader representation from diverse community stakeholder groups, enhancing the transparency and efficiency of the public information request process, and prioritizing communication and relationship building with city councils and various community organizations to improve long-term engagement.
Board Of Directors Of Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included the General Manager's report covering contracts, procurement, ridership metrics, and future transit planning. Key discussions involved regional collaboration, long-term funding strategies for transit connectivity, and infrastructure projects such as the Redwood Bikeshare. The consent agenda addressed monthly ridership reports, financial status updates, fiscal year budget amendments, and state transit funding applications. Significant deliberation took place regarding the location of the Healdsburg station, specifically regarding parking, outreach efforts, and engineering considerations. A closed session was held to discuss ongoing litigation, with no reportable action taken.
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The committee discussed recent ridership statistics, highlighting new records for ridership and pathway usage. Key updates included a three-year extension for the Redwood Bike Share pilot project and a presentation on the Route 40X bus connection. The general manager provided an update on strategic planning efforts and a recent SWOT analysis. Additionally, the committee deliberated on the outreach process and station location considerations for the Healdsburg extension project.
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