Arizona Department of Transportation

Brian P. Brinkley
State Safety & Security Oversight 
206 S. 17th Avenue Mail Drop 310B
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: (602) 712.8798
Mobile: (480) 341-8911...

The National Transit Summaries and Trends (NTST) is published annually by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to describe the state of public transit using most the most currently available NTD data publications. It aggregates the data...

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

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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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.

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

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.

2024

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

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