Thomas C. Griego

Project Manager

Systems Safety and Security

Los Angeles, CA

Mr. Thomas C.  Griego has more than 30 years of professional transportation experience  encompassing rail, bus, and aviation systems engineering, safety, certification, reliability, maintainability, security, and ergonomics. Currently performing system safety and security planning and analysis for urban rail projects in Los Angeles and commuter rail projects in Riverside, CA. Performed system safety and security assessments and reviews for more than 20 agencies, departments and organizations across the U.S. Mr. Griego has provided system safety and security planning, analysis and certification support for all of LA Metro’s rail projects beginning in the early 1990s. His work is characterized by always considering both engineering and human factors to achieve the highest levels of safety and security for the projects to which he is assigned.

SELECTED PROJECTS

LAX AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER, LAWA/LINXS, LOS ANGELES, CA

System Safety Coordinator

Mr. Griego is responsible for all system safety and security planning, analysis and certification tasks that will lead to Readiness for Passenger Operations. The system will connect to CTA passenger terminals through a network of elevated pedestrian walkways, providing passengers with convenient access between LAX and the regional Metro public transit system. (10/2017 – 06/2023)

THE CRENSHAW-LAX TRANSIT CORRIDOR, LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY/WASH-SHEA JV, LOS ANGELES, CA

Safety/Security Certification Manager

The Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Light Rail Project will connect the Exposition Line with the LAX airport and the Metro Green Line. The new line will include underground and elevated segments that require extensive fire/life safety considerations and close coordination with the local fire departments.

Mr. Griego is leading the system safety, security and assurance planning, analysis and certification for all phases of the safety and security certification process through design and construction and start-up. Soteria is also responsible for delivering the reliability and maintainability planning and analysis program, including communications, train control, electrical and mechanical systems. (10/2013 – 06/2020)

EDMONTON VALLEY LINE LRT, CITY OF EDMONTON/TRANSED, EDMONTON, CANADA

Safety/Security Certification Manager

The Edmonton Valley Line LRT is a new 9-mile LRT line that extends from 102 Street to the Mill Woods Town Centre in Edmonton, Canada. The project includes elevated and underground segments.

This is a DBOM project, and Mr. Griego is supporting all phases of the certification effort from design through construction and start-up. Soteria will oversee and facilitate all elements of the certification program for facilities, systems and light rail vehicles, to be provided by Bombardier. (06/2016 – 08/2020)

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION/HDR, RIVERSIDE, CA

Safety/Security Certification Manager

Mr. Griego led the System Safety and Security Certification program for the $150 million extension of the Metrolink Commuter Rail Line into Perris Valley, CA.  Under mandate by the FRA and FTA, this project requires a full System Safety and Security Program (including certification of the design, construction and operational readiness) prior to the start of revenue operations.  Mr. Griego’s team also provided technical oversight for the integrated testing and start-up phases of the project. (11/2013 – 06/2016)

EXPOSITION METRO LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY/FFP, LOS ANGELES, CA

Safety/Security Certification Manager

Mr. Griego was responsible for Safety and Security Planning and Analysis for the Exposition Light Rail Transit project. He also led the safety and security certification effort and provided technical support at the Fire/Life Safety Committee. (02/2007 – 06/2012)

LA METRO GOLD LINE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY/EASTSIDE LRT CONSTRUCTORS, LOS ANGELES, CA

Safety Analysis And Certification Task Leader

Mr. Griego prepared the Preliminary and System Level Hazard Analyses for the Metro Gold Line extension into East Los Angeles. He also prepared an Operating Hazard Analysis and provided key technical support for the system safety and security certification program. (11/2005 – 07/2009)

PASADENA BLUE LINE/LINDA J. MEADOW AND ASSOCIATES, LOS ANGELES AND PASADENA, CA

Safety/Security Specialist

Mr. Griego prepared an Operating Hazard Analysis (OHA) for the Pasadena Blue Line Light Rail Project (PBL) to identify and systematically assess conditions that could affect the safe operation of the transit system. The OHA included the Fire Management System, Tunnel Ventilation, Maintenance Facilities, Communications, Train Control and Traction Power. (12/2001 – 06/2003)

FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (FWTA)/URS CORPORATION, FT. WORTH, TX

Safety/Security Manager

Mr. Griego was responsible for the safety and security elements of an Environmental Impact Study and Preliminary Engineering for the FWTA commuter rail project. He prepared the Safety and Security Management Plan, which defined the safety and security planning, analysis and certification approach for the project. (03/2008 – 05/2010)