Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Resources for Rural Transit Managers

Refer to the Pandemic Response page for COVID-19 resources.

Refer to the Driver Training Resources page for safety and security resources targeted to drivers.

Refer to Drug & Alcohol Resources page for safety resources related to drug and alcohol testing programs.

Safety and Security Management:

• October 2024 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• FTA State Safety Oversight Final Rule Overview Webinar
• Webinar presentation
• Webinar recording
• FTA Updates to State Safety Oversight (SSO) Final Rule
• Updates
• Final Rule
• USDOT Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Intervention on Transit Webinar (held on May 29, 2024)
• Presentation slides
• Recording
• FTA General Directive on Required Actions Regarding Assaults on Transit Workers
• Webinar presentation
• Webinar recording
• FTA's Rail Grade Crossing Safety Fact Sheet
• FTA's Rail Grade Crossing Safety Resources for Transit Agencies
• September 2024 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• August 2024 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• July 2024 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• June 2024 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• FTA Reporting Assaults on Transit Workers
• Expanded reporting requirements overview
• Full Reporters Guide
• Reduced Reporters Guide
• National Public Transportation Safety Plan (updated April 2024)
• May 2024 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• April 2024 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• March 2024 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• FTA De-Escalation Training Resource Directory
• February 2024 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• January 2024 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• December 2023 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• November 2023 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) 2023-2025 Strategic Plan
• October 2023 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• September 2023 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• August 2023 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• Tools for Implementing a Comprehensive Safety Training Program Presentation Slides
• Webinar recording
• Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans Summary of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Changes
• July 2023 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• June 2023 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• May 2023 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• April 2023 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
• FTA Safety Advisory 22-4: Suicide Prevention Signage on Public Transit
• TCRP Synthesis 158 Cybersecurity in Transit Systems
• Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): Preparing for and Mitigating Potential Cyber Threats 
• Violence in the Transit Workplace - Prevention, Response, and Recovery Video (registration required)
• Assault Awareness and Prevention Video (registration required)
• FTA Cybersecurity Resources for Transit Agencies 
• Mental Health, Wellness and Self-Care Resources
• FTA safety planning resources for Small Bus Transit Providers 
• National RTAP Technical Brief: Managing System Safety for Rural Transit
• FTA Transit Safety and Oversight (TSO)
• TCRP Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems (Report 180)

Emergency Response:

• Active Shooter Preparedness Training Overview (presented by National RTAP 4/2/2024)
• Webinar recording
• Presentation slides
• FTA Effective Practices in Bus Transit Safety: Emergency Response
• National RTAP Topic Guide: Disasters
• General Information
• Disaster Planning
• Disaster Response
• Disaster Recovery
  
• TCRP Paratransit Emergency Preparedness and Operations Handbook (Report 160)

Human Trafficking Awareness:

• USDOT Human Trafficking Website
• Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking
• USDOT Counter-Trafficking Resources
• USDOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking
• FTA's Human Trafficking Awareness and Public Safety Initiative
• 2024 FTA Human Trafficking Prevention Month
• Presentation
• Recording
• FTA 2023 Human Trafficking Prevention in Tribal Communities
• Presentation
• Recording
• Truckers Against Trafficking “Busing on the Lookout" video 
• Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Motor Coach video

Additional Resources:

• Transit Watch Emergency Response Plan
• INDOT Post Accident Investigation Form
  
• INDOT Maintenance Guide 
• Vehicle Options
• Pre-Trip Inspection Form
• Preventative Maintenance Plan
  
• Mystery Rider Form

Updated 11/13/2024