Meeting of Long Island and Metro- North Committees October 2018 Members M. Pally, Chair, LIRR Committee S. Metzger, Chair MNR Committee N. Brown R. Glucksman I. Greenberg C. Moerdler S. Rechler A. Saul V. Tessitore V. Vanterpool J. Vitiello C. Wortendyke N. Zuckerman Joint Metro-North and Long Island Committees Meeting 2 Broadway 20th Floor Board Room New York, NY Monday, 10/22/2018 8:30 - 10:00 AM ET 1. Public Comments Period 2. Approval of Minutes - September 24, 2018 LIRR Minutes LIRR Minutes - Page 5 MNR Minutes MNR Minutes - Page 14 3. 2018 Work Plans 2018 LIRR Work Plan 2018 LIRR Work Plan - Page 25 2018 MNR Work Plan 2018 MNR Work Plan - Page 32 4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT LIRR Safety Report LIRR Safety Report - Page 39 MNR Safety Report MNR Safety Report - Page 43 MTA Capital Construction Report MTA Capital Construction Report - Page 46 MTA Police Report MTA Police Report - Page 50 5. AGENCY INFORMATION ITEMS Joint Information Items 2019 Preliminary Budget (Public Comment) MTA Homeless Outreach MTA Homeless Outreach - Page 62 LIRR/MNR PTC Project Update LIRR/MNR PTC Project Update - Page 67 LIRR Information Items November Timetable Change & Trackwork Programs November Timetable Change & Trackwork Programs - Page 84 Bi-Annual Report on M-9 Procurement Bi-Annual Report on M-9 Procurement - Page 87 MNR Information Items Track Program Quarterly Update Track Program Quarterly Update - Page 103 6. PROCUREMENTS LIRR Procurements LIRR Procurements - Page 117 Non-Competitive (No Items) Competitive LIRR Competitive - Page 121 Ratifications LIRR Ratifications - Page 128 MNR Procurements MNR Procurements - Page 129 Non-Competitive MNR Non-Competitive Procurements - Page 133 Competitive (No Items) Ratifications (No Items) MTA CC Procurements MTA CC Procurements - Page 135 Non-Competitive (No Items) Competitive MTA CC Competitive - Page 138 Ratifications (No Items) 7. AGENCY REPORTS ON OPERATIONS, FINANCE, RIDERSHIP AND CAPITAL PROGRAM LIRR - Performance Summaries LIRR Operations - Transportation Report LIRR Operations - Transportation Report - Page 143 LIRR Operations - Mechanical Report LIRR Operations - Mechanical Report - Page 149 LIRR Finance Report LIRR Finance Report - Page 154 LIRR Ridership Report LIRR Ridership Report - Page 175 LIRR Capital Program Report LIRR Capital Program Report - Page 183 MNR Reports MNR Operations Report MNR Operations Report - Page 186 MNR Finance Report MNR Finance Report - Page 198 MNR Ridership Report MNR Ridership Report - Page 219 MNR Capital Program Report MNR Capital Program Report - Page 230 Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 MNR at 8:30 am, LIRR at 9:30 am Minutes of the Regular Meeting Long Island Rail Road Committee Monday, September 24, 2018 Meeting held at 2 Broadway – 20th Floor New York, New York 10004 9:30 a.m. The following members were present: Hon. Mitchell H. Pally, Chair, Long Island Rail Road Committee Hon. Randy Glucksman Hon. Ira R. Greenberg Hon. Scott Rechler Hon. Vincent Tessitore, Jr. Hon. Carl V. Wortendyke Hon. Neal Zuckerman The following members were not present: Hon. Susan G. Metzger Hon. Charles G. Moerdler Hon. Veronica Vanterpool Hon. James E. Vitiello Representing Long Island Rail Road: Phillip Eng, Rod Brooks, Chris Calvagna, Loretta Ebbighausen, Mark Young, Dennis Mahon, and Stephen N. Papandon Representing MTA Capital Construction Company: Janno Lieber, Evan Eisland, and Peter Kohner Representing MTA Police: Chief Joseph McGrann Long Island Committee Chair Mitchell H. Pally called the meeting of the Long Island Rail Road Committee (“LIC”) to order. PUBLIC COMMENTS Senior Deputy Counsel – General Law Stephen N. Papandon introduced the two (2) public speakers, requesting them to limit their comments to two minutes, and to address matters on the agenda for the meeting. Jason A. Pineiro asked why are LIRR Monthly ticket holders who ride on Saturdays being charged step-up fares if they are traveling outside the zone, and stated that conductors are not aware ________________________________________________________________________________ Master Page # 5 of 239 - Joint Metro-North and Long Island Committees Meeting 10/22/2018 of the Autumn Weekends promotion. He further stated that LIRR is unfair to customers going to Citi Field because of unsafe conditions at Woodside where an influx of customers connect between the LIRR and the Number 7 subway. He added that he wants to see LIRR restored to its former glory and asked when the East New York Station, where he said conditions are horrendous, would be renovated. Murray Bodin commented that he recognizes that LIRR has problems and President Eng is very busy. He discussed railroad safety and stated that grade crossings should have traffic lights with a red-light camera behind them, instead of red flashing lights. He also commented about Design-build contracts and reiterated that a system where you have conflicting information for a driver that decreases safety must be fixed. Additional details of the comments made by the public speakers are contained in the video recording of the meeting produced by the MTA and maintained in the MTA records. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND 2018 WORK PLAN CHANGES Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Committee approved the minutes of the July 23, 2018 Long Island Rail Road Committee Meeting. There were no reported changes to the 2018 Work Plan. MTA LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD PRESIDENT’S REPORT LIRR President Phillip Eng reported on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, he will be presenting to the Board a more detailed update on all the critical work underway on LIRR. He stated that he will discuss the 100 projects that are transforming and modernizing the railroad to meet the demands of a growing Long Island. He is proud to report that an initial key component, Double Track, was recently completed and has been in service as of last week, in addition to the completion of other key infrastructure renewal efforts like Hicksville and Wyandanch stations. President Eng stated that to enable LIRR to deliver this bold capital program, we are aggressively balancing that work with LIRR Forward, that is moving us beyond fix and repair to prevent and protect. We also are working around the clock on Positive Train Control (“PTC”), which is moving forward and on track for December 2018 federal compliance. President Eng stated that as we push ourselves to address issues proactively and with newfound urgency, he wanted to thank the men and women of LIRR and all LIRR labor for their support. We could not do this without them and their contributions are essential to the success and future of LIRR. President Eng stated that we are looking for creative solutions as we review everything from top to bottom, in the short, medium and long term, to stabilize and modernize our system ________________________________________________________________________________ Master Page # 6 of 239 - Joint Metro-North and Long Island Committees Meeting 10/22/2018 for our customers. He looks forward to presenting both ongoing efforts and new initiatives that are critical to addressing issues paramount to LIRR’s future. President Eng noted that the EEO/Diversity report will be available for the October Board. President Eng stated that he is excited to announce the appointment of Rod Brooks as LIRR’s new Acting Senior Vice President - Operations. Rod has a diverse background at LIRR. He began his career in our signals group, served as Chief Transportation Officer and most recently as Director of East Side Access. Rod’s experience and “every minute counts” philosophy make him a great fit to take us into the future. He is the right person for our team as we collaboratively focus on the needs of our customers and employees. He asked the Board Members to join him in giving a warm welcome to Rod. Board Member Vincent Tessitore, Jr. congratulated Acting Senior Vice President Brooks and wished him the best. He stated that Rod has worked closely with LIRR’s labor organizations, and we have great expectations and hope that our relationship will continue, and we will work together as a partnership. President Eng reported that due to the success of Summer Saturdays, the railroad is extending the program into the fall with Autumn Weekends. Monthly ticket holders can bring up to four guests of any age with them on Saturdays and Sundays for only $1 each. He stated that in October, we are introducing a new Loyalty program for Monthly ticket holders, in partnership with businesses on Long Island and New York City, – a great initiative which adds more value to our Monthly ticket. President Eng stated, regarding the derailments this summer that affected our customers, that he wants to assure everyone that safety is a core value at LIRR and that we are following the appropriate protocols and processes, leaving no stone unturned. We held Safety Stand Downs with our employees to reinforce the importance of safety, and a third-party consultant will be further evaluating our infrastructure and the interaction between the infrastructure and our rolling stock. President Eng stated that we recently met with Civics United for Railroad Environmental Solutions (CURES) and local elected officials regarding freight operations conducted by the New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA), and we were able to work out an agreement with NYA that allows us up to replace on a one-for-one basis existing Tier 0 diesel locomotives with green locomotives. This includes the locomotives NYA previously purchased from LIRR as well as the ones they are currently leasing from LIRR. NYA agreed to waive its right to purchase the locomotives currently on lease, and to replace the ones they previously purchased on a one-for- one basis as LIRR procures and provides green locomotives as replacements. It is a key step as we look to address quality of life issues. President Eng stated that he wants our customers to know that we are taking proactive measures to improve service, which is particularly important, as we have seen a nice growth in ________________________________________________________________________________ Master Page # 7 of 239 - Joint Metro-North and Long Island Committees Meeting 10/22/2018 ridership.