Town of Blacksburg

PROJECT DETAILS/COST ESTIMATES

Transit

Department

Project Title

Radio Replacement and Expansion Program

Status

Existing

Project Description

Blacksburg Transit is initiating a planning study to update its maintenance and expansion program for digital two-way radios. Historically, the program has focused on updating equipment to maintain functionality and remain current with advancements in technology. The proposed schedule for the upcoming radio equipment replacements is as follows:

Year

Description

FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 FY2031

Radio recorder replacement

Portable radio, repeater and system upgrades as specified in the planning study Portable radio, repeater and system upgrades as specified in the planning study Portable radio, repeater and system upgrades as specified in the planning study Portable radio, repeater and system upgrades as specified in the planning study

If grants are unavailable, the project may be deferred.

Goal Addressed

Transportation

Estimated Start Date

Estimated End Date

Continuing

Continuing

Funded through 6/30/2026

Total Five Year CIP

Funding Sources Federal Funds

Total Project Funding

FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 FY2031

Continuing Continuing Continuing Continuing

Continuing 7,700 7,700 8,100 8,100

8,800 $40,400

State Funds Local Funds Total Sources

Continuing 23,800 23,800 25,200 25,200 27,200 $125,200

Continuing 3,500 3,500 3,700 3,700

4,000 $18,400

Continuing $35,000 $35,000 $37,000 $37,000 $40,000 $184,000

Appropriated through 6/30/2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 FY2031

Total Five Year CIP

Expenditure Type Design/Engineering Land Acquisition Vehicles/Equipment Construction

Total Project Cost

$0 $0 $0

Continuing Continuing

Continuing 35,000 35,000 37,000 37,000 40,000 $184,000 Continuing $35,000 $35,000 $37,000 $37,000 $40,000 $184,000

Total Uses

Operating Impact

No additional operating costs are anticipated.

Town of Blacksburg

138

FY 2027-2031 Adopted