Safety
Industry Perspectives: Operation Lifesaver
This session highlighted examples of Rail Grade Crossing safety education and outreach grant projects available for transit agencies.
FTA Trespass and Suicide Prevention
This session provided an overview of available FTA and industry RGX safety information.
American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Safety and Security Initiatives
This session provided an overview of APTA’s safety and security programs for rail transit.
2-Hour Reporting – Identifying and Categorizing Reportable Events
This session reviewed 49 CFR Part 674 to educate participants on recognizing specific events that trigger the 2-Hour Notification requirement.
Roadway Worker Protection
This session reviewed the Roadway Worker Protection rule and its impact on State Safety Oversite Agencies and Rail Transit Agencies Safety Management System programs.
Technical Training Plan Checklist
FTA’s new Technical Training Plan Checklist is a voluntary resource for SSOAs related to 49 CFR 672. The use of this resource does not guarantee compliance with TTP regulations.
Safety Risk Assessment
This session provided an overview of effective risk assessment components.
State Safety Oversight of Capital Projects and Safety Certifications
This session provided an overview of safety certification of capital projects, including requirements and effective practices.
Safety Data Trends
This session highlighted the safety improvements and areas of concern agencies should consider and provided insights from FTA analysis of key safety metrics.