Wong has taken a dynamic role in the management
of design, construction, and procurement of both new and retrofit
projects for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).
These projects include such projects as communications retrofit,
traction power sectionalization, signal priority, substation procurement,
and substation retrofit projects. These projects include:
Communications Retrofit Project
The Guadalupe Corridor, VTA's starter line, opened in 1987 had
an outdated communications system. It therefore required enhancements
which included communications retrofits at 34 stations and 15
substations, including the installation of Local Area Networks
at stations to provide data communication between station SONET
OC-3 nodes and station equipment including new VMBs, TVMs, and
SCADA PLCs.
As prime consultant , Wong was responsible for the preparation
of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the 18-mile Guadalupe
Corridor, 6-mile Tasman East Corridor, and Younger Maintenance
Facility. Wong's management of construction staging and cut-over
requirements for this retrofit project ensured no disruption to
train service during the construction and cut-over from the existing
T1 system to the new OC-3 SONET fiber optic system. The cut-over
was especially critical since modifications to central SCADA software
were implemented in stages as groups of passenger stations and
substations were cut-over to the new communications backbone.
Traction Power Sectionalization
Project
As part of the Rail Design Consultant Services Project for VTA,
Wong prepared the design of a major renovation to the sectionalization
for the catenary along 18-miles of double track.
Traction Power Substation Procurement
Project
The Traction Power Substation Procurement Project required Wong
to develop plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates
for a Traction Power Substation Procurement Contract. This procured
traction power substations (TPSS) for VTA's Vasona and Hostetter/Capital
Extension Projects.
Traction Power Substation Retrofit
Project
In order to support the demand for power, VTA engaged Wong in
the development of contract documents for the procurement of new
dc switchgear consisting of five dc circuit breakers, of which
three will feed the existing line and two will feed the Vasona
Extension.
LRT Signal Priority Project
Wong was responsible for an analysis for VTA's LRT signal priority
project. The purpose was to reduce LRT delays and lessen the impacts
of LRT operations on vehicular traffic in street running areas.
These included improving traffic signal coordination, utilization
of all levels of traffic signal controller priority, and street
modifications.
Testing/Startup
Wong was responsible for managing the testing & startup and rail
activation of the 6-mile Tasman West Extension.
Design Criteria and Standard Drawings
Wong was responsible for the review and update of all systems
and civil, track, and structure design criteria and standard drawings
for VTA. |