FTA Letter to Acting President, Chicago Transit Authority

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...

APTA TRANSform 2025

FTA Charter Bus Webinar to Prepare for Global Sports

This FTA webinar discussed how federal charter bus regulations apply to transit, especially for major events. FTA is committed to assisting public transit agencies, private bus operators, and host cities as they prepare to move millions of spectators and personnel for events like the 2026 FIFA...

FTA Letter to Charlotte Area Transit System Interim CEO on Audit

FTA Letter to Mayor on Charlotte’s Transit System

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Calls Out ‘Soft on Crime’ Leaders in Charlotte, Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS’ Security Spending & Safety Plans

Progressive, anti-law and order policies led to the horrific death of Iryna Zarutska

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today called out the ‘soft on crime' polices that allowed a deranged criminal to murder Iryna Zarutska in cold...