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Trespass and Suicide Prevention (TRACS 18-03 Final Report)

The 2018-2020 Charter tasked the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS) with reviewing emerging technologies and innovations and developing recommendations that the Federal Transit Administration could implement to improve public safety. This report includes recommendations related to one...

Roadway Worker Protection (TRACS 18-02 Final Report)

The 2018-2020 Charter tasked the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS) with reviewing emerging technologies and innovations and developing recommendations that the Federal Transit Administration could implement to improve public safety. This report includes recommendations related to one...

Employee Safety Reporting (TRACS 18-01 Final Report)

The 2018-2020 Charter tasked the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS) with reviewing emerging technologies and innovations and developing recommendations that the Federal Transit Administration could implement to improve public safety. This report includes recommendations related to one...

TSO Spotlight July 2021 Issue

Read the July 2021 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter to meet Gail Lyssy—the new FTA Acting Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight & Chief Safety Officer, learn about a new Request for Information on high-priority transit safety concerns, the launch of a...

Bus ASP Implementation Workshop Participant Workbook

FTA hosted virtual Bus Agency Safety Plan (ASP) Implementation workshops in 2021 to help participants plan and practice implementing elements of their ASPs. This Participant Workbook is intended to be used during and after the workshop.   

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Enhanced Transit Safety and Crime Prevention Initiative

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Overview

Transit worker and rider safety is a top priority for the U.S. Department of Transportation. Public transit is a safe form of transportation. Transit workers should expect a safe workplace and riders should expect a safe trip.

TSO Spotlight June 2021 Issue

Read the June 2021 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter to learn about the Biden-Harris Administration’s Month of Action, updates on the CDC Face Mask Order, the PTASP certification July 20, 2021 deadline, a farewell from FTA’s Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and...

TSA Security Directive 1582/84-21-01A FAQs

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) developed updated Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) regarding Federal mask requirement applicability, enforcement and implementation. Updates have been made to questions 4, 6, 7, 12, 14 and question 15 is new. Please note the new range of penalties...