Public Transit
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to Chicago & Boston: We’re Not Waiting for the Next Iryna
Major cities must put transit worker and rider safety first
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today called for immediate action and accountability from Chicago and Boston leadership for their failure to keep riders and transit...
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
Sunday, September 14 Federal Procedures and Regulations Subcommittee Safety Coordinating Council Tuesday, September 16 Grade Crossing Safety, Trespass, and Suicide PreventionFTA 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...