TO: Board of Trustees
THROUGH: Carolyn Gonot, Executive Director
FROM: Sheldon Shaw, Director of Safety and Security
PRESENTER(S): Jim Golden, UDOT State Safety Oversite Program Manager
Sheldon Shaw, Director of Safety and Security
TITLE:
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Safety and Security Report - Utah State Safety Oversight Program
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational report for discussion
BACKGROUND:
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) require states to have a State Safety Oversight (SSO) program for rail transit. Utah chose UDOT to fill that role. The purpose of the program is to oversee safety at rail transit systems. SSO activities include audits, assessments, corrective active action plans, accident investigations and safety and emergency management plans review and approval.
DISCUSSION:
The presentation will cover three key areas: 1. Utah State Safety Program 2. Key Program Activities 3. 2020 Program Highlights
ATTACHMENTS:
• State Safety Oversight Program - Annual Report to the Governor (April 2021)