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:
- January 2025 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
- December 2024 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
- November 2024 FTA Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter
- 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
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) 2023-2025 Strategic Plan
- Tools for Implementing a Comprehensive Safety Training Program Presentation Slides
- Webinar recording
- Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans Summary of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Changes
- 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 12/24/2024