Reducing Rail Trespassing and Suicide Events Safety Advisory 25-1
Overview
Trespasser- and suicide-related events have been steadily increasing in the transit industry and are the leading source of transit-related fatalities.
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APTA Safety Spotlight Webinar
FTA’s Joe DeLorenzo, Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight and Chief Safety Officer, provided an update on recent bus recalls, shared key deadlines for the Rail Transit Roadway Protection final rule, discussed Cybersecurity awareness efforts and highlighted FTA's FY2026 Safety...
Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection Rule: Training and Qualification Program Industry Practices
This webinar provided an overview of the rule’s training and qualification requirements and offered general information on best practices for delivering effective training. View the recording.
Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection: Street-Running and Small Systems Webinar
This webinar presented examples of how agencies may apply RWP requirements to common operating situations faced by small rail transit systems and those with street-running rail. View the recording here.
Safety Bulletin 25-01: National Transit Database (NTD) Reporting Deadlines for Major and Non-Major Safety and Security Events
The FTA issued Safety Bulletin 25-01reminding transit agencies that receive certain FTA funding of the requirements for reporting safety and security events to the National Transit Database (NTD).
FTA Rail Grade Crossing Safety Webinar
The webinar provided an overview of available rail grade crossing data and resources. LA Metro presented on the use of photo enforcement technology at rail grade crossings to enhance safety. Participants also heard from Rock Region Metro on the integration of Positive Train Control to reduce...
Grade Crossing Safety, Trespass, and Suicide Prevention
FTA's Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight and Chief Safety Officer, Joe DeLorenzo, provided updates on rail transit safety trends, Safety Advisory 24-2, trespass and suicide prevention and FTA and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. resources.
Safety Coordinating Council
FTA's Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight and Chief Safety Officer, Joe DeLorenzo, provided updates to the APTA Safety Coordinating Council on the state of bus and rail transit safety and assaults on transit workers, Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection and trespass and...
Federal Procedures and Regulations Subcommittee
FTA's Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight and Chief Safety Officer, Joe DeLorenzo, provided updates to the APTA Federal Procedures and Regulations Subcommittee on safety priorities, updated safety data trends, Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection and assaults on transit...