The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is providing the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Checklist for Rail Transit Agencies (RTAs) and State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOAs) to assist with the development of the Public Transportation...

FTA has updated the Agency Safety Plan (ASP) checklists in accordance with the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASP) final rule at 49 CFR part 673, published on April 11, 2024. The following updated checklists are available in the PTASP...

List and description of required materials for Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program applications.

FTA's latest Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter highlights the recent Safety Advisory 24-2 publication, Operation Lifesaver Rail Transit Safety Education Grant awardees and a recap of FTA's 2024 Rulemaking and Guidance activity.

Overview

Learn about FTA’s latest program announcements and initiatives by clicking on the links below. This list represents recent FTA news and activities.

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Review, analysis and recommended procedures and reporting requirements that FTA expects from Project Management Oversight Contractors (PMOCs) regarding sponsors' project scopes. 

FTA's Stewart Mader, Office of System Safety, Safety Policy Senior Program Analyst discussed major safety updates, assaults on transit workers and available resources.

FTA's Hope Jensen, Director of the Office of Program Oversight, provided an overview of FTA’s Oversight Review process, top SMR/TR findings and available resources to help transit agencies. 

FTA issued Safety Advisory 24-2 to reduce fatalities and injuries caused by street-running rail vehicle collisions. 

FTA may issue a safety advisory which recommends corrective actions, inspections, conditions, limitations or other actions to avoid or mitigate any hazards or risks to public transportation riders and employees.

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