More than 700 transit agencies have filed compliant safety plans in accordance with a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) rule issued in 2018.
The deadline for creating plans was July 20.
The Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Final Rule required agencies receiving the FTA’s Urbanized Area Formula Grants to set safety performance targets in safety plans that will be reviewed and certified annually.
Plans were required to include Safety Management System principles and practices. These practices allow management and labor to come together, addressing risk, analyzing data, and providing a safer ride for passengers while protecting workers and operators.
