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Paul Koleber, Maintenance Manager at Intercity Transit in Olympia, Washington, shares insights on managing change effectively. With an annual ridership of 4.5 million and 8 million miles driven, the methodology focuses on implementing new technologies, testing assumptions, and considering progressive effects. Key areas of focus include wear metals analysis, exhaust after-treatment results, restructuring PM methodologies, and ensuring FTA compliance. By incorporating manufacturer recommendations, lubrication best practices, fuel additives for cetane improvement, and tire pressure management, the approach aims to achieve sustainability goals and operational excellence.
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Methodology to Manage Change Paul Koleber Maintenance Manager Intercity Transit Olympia, Washington
Intercity Transit • Annual ridership of 4.5 million • 8 million miles annually • 325 employees / 40 in Maintenance • 402 vehicles • Sustainability Plan • Gold Certification
Opportunity to Take Everything Out and Play With It! • Measurement Tools • Implementing New Technologies • Does it make sense? Test it! • Assume Nothing / Test Everything • Consider Progressive Effects • Wear Metals / Exhaust After-Treatment
Results • Restructure PM Methodology • Manufacturer Recommendations • FTA Compliance • Lubrication • Fuel Additive / Cetane Improvement • Tires and Pressure • Reality Check