Announcements

FTA Announces Request for Information on Transit Worker Safety

Published on: October 3, 2021

Today, FTA announced a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting public input on potential transit worker safety mitigations, including potential minimum safety standards for roadway worker protection programs and operator assault prevention. All comments are due by Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

The transit industry’s input is critically important in identifying and proactively mitigating safety concerns for transit workers. FTA will use this information to evaluate potential action to mitigate identified safety risks.

FTA will host a webinar to discuss the RFI on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from 12:00 pm–1:00 pm CT. Register today.

 

Links:
RFI on Transit Worker Safety Press Release
RFI on Transit Worker Safety
RFI on Transit Worker Safety Webinar Registration
FTA Transit Safety Oversight Program