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Safety is FTA’s highest priority. Through this page you may access information focused on transit safety and security.

This website contains information on important transit safety and security documents and initiatives including:

• The new Rail Transit Safety Initiative, as described in the Administration’s legislative proposal transmitted to Congress
• Regulatory requirements for state oversight of rail fixed guideway system safety
• Voluntary guidance for bus safety and security
• Emergency management information for the transit industry
• Education and training courses in all aspects of safety and security
• Policies and procedural requirements to promote a public transit industry free of drugs and alcohol

You may also explore and register for a variety of FTA-sponsored training courses and workshops developed for transit agency employees who work in the field of transit safety and security.

   Notice of Meeting of the Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS)

   Senate Banking Committee Passess Public Transportation Safety Act

• Press Release
• Read the Bill in its entirety

   U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces New Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety

What's New In The Spotlight Drug and Alcohol Regulation Updates Newsletter Issue 51 The issue includes: • Collection Sites May Be Visited by "Undercover" Inspectors • Immediate Means Immediate • National Focus on Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic • When EBTs Fail to Print Confirmation Tests 8th Annual FTA Drug and Alcohol National Conference Register Now! The 8th Annual FTA Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference will be held in April, 2013, in Phoenix, Arizona. Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications Tool Kit (September, 2011 Version) This Toolkit is a compilation of policies, procedures, forms, and training resources that represent the best practices being used throughout the U.S. by a variety of transit systems. An Introduction to All-Hazards Preparedness for Transit Agencies This document provides transit agencies with an explanation, a high-level process, and illustrative examples for applying an all-hazards preparedness process. FTA Training Calendar of Events FTA funds and supports a wide variety of safety and security training for transit agencies. Charter for Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety This charter establishes the Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety.

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