State DOTs
FTA developed a host of materials to help State DOTs develop Agency Safety Plans for small public transportation providers in their states.
- Applicability
- Plan Development
- Certification
- Safety Performance Targets
- Safety Management Policy
- Safety Risk Management
- Safety Assurance
- Safety Promotion
- Implementation
- SMS Records and Documentation
- Annual ASP Review
Applicability
Infographic
Webinar
- PTASP Applicability Webinar: Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Plan Development
Agency Safety Plan Reviews
- ASP Reviews Overview
- Lessons Learned from Voluntary Agency Safety Plan Reviews
- Agency Safety Plan Lessons Learned
- Lessons Learned from Voluntary Agency Safety Plan Reviews (Part 1): Final Steps and Safety Risk Management
Fact Sheets
- First-Time Bus Applicants of Section 5307 Funding Fact Sheet
- PTASP Final Rule Fact Sheet
- PTASP Next Steps Fact Sheet
- Key Points for Developing Agency Safety Plans for Recipients with Contractors and Other External Service Providers Fact Sheet
- Certifying Compliance with the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Regulation
- Certification Fact Sheet
- PTASP Technical Assistance Available as Deadline Approaches
Guidance
- FTA Certification and Assurances
- Sample Agency Safety Plan Development Timeline for State Departments of Transportation (DOTs)
- Guide to “Opting Out” of an Agency Safety Plan Developed by State Department of Transportation
- Sample Agency Safety Plan Development Timeline for Bus Transit Providers
- Understanding the Agency Safety Plan Review, Approval, and Certification Process
Sample Agency Safety Plan
Tools
- PTASP Template for Bus Transit
- PTASP Template for Bus Transit Reference Tool
- PTASP Checklist for Bus Transit
- Sample List of Documented Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance Process Elements
Training
- Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) Training Course: Roadmap to Drafting an Agency Safety Plan for Bus Agencies
- Register for this course through the FTA-sponsored USDOT Transportation Safety Institute (TSI)
- Job Aid: Roadmap to Drafting an ASP for Bus Agencies
- FTA PTASP Bus Workshop Participant Guide
- PTASP Mini Workshop from SWTA's 2019 Midwest/SW Transit Conference
- 2019 APTA Annual PTASP Workshop: Safety Management Systems for Executives
Webinars
- FTA Final Safety Rules Overview Webinar 1: Wednesday, July 25, 2018
- FTA Final Safety Rules Overview Webinar 2: Tuesday, July 31, 2018
- State DOTs Webinar: Wednesday, August 29, 2018
- State DOTs Webinar: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
- Bus Guidance and Template Webinar: Thursday, October 18, 2018
- Bus Guidance and Template Webinar 2: Thursday, November 1, 2018
- Webinar Presentation | See Webinar Recording from Thursday, October 18
- PTASP Contractors and Other External Service Providers Webinar: April 24, 2019
- PTASP Rule Refresher Webinar: Tuesday, October 29, 2019
- PTASP Agency Highlights Webinar: Thursday, November 21, 2019
- PTASP Agency Safety Plan Review, Approval, and Certification: Thursday, March 19, 2020
Certification
Fact Sheets
- Certifying Compliance with the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Regulation
- Certification Fact Sheet
Guidance
- FTA Certification and Assurances
- Understanding the Agency Safety Plan Review, Approval, and Certification Process
Webinar
- PTASP Agency Safety Plan Review, Approval, and Certification: Thursday, March 19, 2020
Safety Performance Targets
Fact Sheets
Guidance
- National Safety Plan
- Introduction to Safety Performance Indicators and Targets
- Safety Performance Targets Guide
Webinar
- PTASP Safety Performance Targets Webinar: Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Safety Management Policy
Fact Sheets
- CSO SMS Executive Fact Sheet
- Guide to Developing the Safety Management Policy Component of a Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
Guidance
- The Role of the Chief Safety Officer in Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Implementation
- Developing the Safety Management Policy Statement
Webinars
- Safety Management Policy and Safety Promotion: Thursday, May 30, 2019
- Employee Safety Reporting Programs: Thursday, July 31, 2019
- Implementing SMS Authorities, Accountabilities, and Responsibilities: Thursday, May 27, 2021
Safety Risk Management
Fact Sheets
- Guide to Developing the Safety Risk Management Component of a Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
- Addressing Operator Assault through a Safety Management System
Guidance
- Sample Hazard Classification System
- Hazard Management vs. Safety Risk Management Guide
- Potential Sources of Hazard Information for Bus Transit Operations
Tools
- Sample Safety Risk Assessment Matrices for Bus Transit Agencies
- Guide to the Sample Safety Risk Register for Bus Transit Agencies
Training
Webinars
- Implementing Safety Risk Assessment Approaches: Thursday, June 30, 2021
- Safety Risk Management: Thursday, June 13, 2019
- Safety Risk Management Agency Safety Plan Section Lessons Learned: Thursday, March 12, 2020
- PTASP ASP Lessons Learned Webinar: October 22, 2020
- Addressing Operator Assault through Your Agency’s Safety Management System (SMS): February 24, 2021
Safety Assurance
Fact Sheets
- Guide to Developing the Safety Assurance Component of a Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
- Monitoring Compliance and Sufficiency of Operations and Maintenance Procedures
- Lessons Learned from Voluntary Agency Safety Plan Reviews (Part 2)
Guidance
Webinars
- Safety Event Investigation in an SMS: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
- Safety Assurance: Thursday, July 11, 2019
- Safety Assurance Agency Safety Plan Section Lessons Learned: Thursday, March 26, 2020
- Management of Change: Thursday, August 27, 2020
- Compliance Monitoring Webinar: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
- PTASP ASP Lessons Learned Webinar: November 19. 2020
Safety Promotion
Fact Sheets
- Guide to Developing the Safety Promotion Component of a Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
- Safety Training Resources for Bus Transit Agencies
- Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program and Agency Safety Plan Training Requirements
- Understanding PTASP Safety Training and Communication Requirements
Webinars
- Safety Management Policy and Safety Promotion: Thursday, May 30, 2019
- Safety Promotion ASP Section Lessons Learned: Thursday, July 23, 2020
Implementation
Webinars
- Transitioning to Agency Safety Plan Implementation: December 17, 2020
- Webinar Presentation | Webinar Recording*
*Due to technical difficulties, the webinar recording does not include slide 1, which introduced the presenter, Mr. Andrew Lofton, PTASP TAC specialist.
- Webinar Presentation | Webinar Recording*
- Implementing an Agency Safety Plan during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: January 27, 2021
Fact Sheets
SMS Records and Documentation
Fact Sheets
Webinar
- PTASP Documentation and Recordkeeping: March 31, 2021
Annual ASP Review
Fact Sheets
Webinar
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Carrying Out the Annual Agency Safety Plan Review: April 29, 2021
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Last updated: Wednesday, October 27, 2021