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How to Assess Risk Using a Safety Risk Register

A safety risk register is an information management tool an agency may choose to use to document Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance activities.

The article was originally published in the August 2022 issue of the Transit Safety & Oversight Spotlight newsletter.

After Safety Inspection, Federal Transit Administration Issues Additional Special Directives to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and its Oversight Agency

WASHINGTON – Today, following a safety inspection of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) rail transit system, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a report of findings and informed both MBTA and the state agency in charge of its...

FTA Special Directive 22-13

FTA issues Special Directive 22-13 to require the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to oversee the implementation of the four Special Directives issued to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) that address findings documented in FTA’s Safety Management Inspection...

FTA Special Directive 22-12

FTA issues Special Directive 22-12 to require the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to address findings documented in FTA’s Safety Management Inspection (SMI) report released on August 31, 2022. Conducted between April 14 and June 30, 2022, FTA’s SMI reviewed the MBTA rail...

FTA Special Directive 22-11

FTA issues Special Directive 22-11 to require the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to address findings documented in FTA’s Safety Management Inspection (SMI) report released on August 31, 2022. Conducted between April 14 and June 30, 2022, FTA’s SMI reviewed the MBTA rail...

FTA Special Directive 22-10

FTA issues Special Directive 22-10 to require the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to address findings documented in FTA’s Safety Management Inspection (SMI) report released on August 31, 2022. Conducted between April 14 and June 30, 2022, FTA’s SMI reviewed the MBTA rail...

FTA Special Directive 22-9

FTA issues Special Directive 22-9 to require the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to address findings documented in FTA’s Safety Management Inspection (SMI) report released on August 31, 2022. Conducted between April 14 and June 30, 2022, FTA’s SMI reviewed the MBTA rail transit...

PTASP TAC Update: August 2022

The latest Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Update is available. This issue focuses on using a safety risk register to document Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance activities.

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Safety Management Inspection Report: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities

FTA’s Safety Management Inspection (SMI) focused on MBTA’s processes, procedures, and resources for safety decision-making and the role of the DPU in overseeing MBTA’s safety performance. Findings identify areas that require continued attention and increased resources by MBTA to prioritize...