The following is a sample scope of work for a transit authority/agency to consider if pursuing professional services for the completion of a thorough Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA). Please note: some agencies may need to consider the addition or subtraction of COA scoping items based on the characteristics unique to their governance, operations, service area,…
The Surface Transportation Cybersecurity Resource toolkit is a collection of documents designed to provide cyber risk management information to surface transportation operators who have fewer than 1,000 employees. https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/surface-transportation-cybersecurity-toolkit
FTA has published Mental Health Resources to support transit industry workers during these challenging times. We encourage you to share these online resources widely with your networks. These resources will be updated weekly. Please share feedback to FTASafetyStakeholder@dot.gov. FTA Mental Health Resources Mental Health, Wellness and Self-Care: These resources can help transit stakeholders address mental…
Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements for CDL Applicants The new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations require that all entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) receive training from a provider listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry. Download the Factsheet ELDT Minimum Federal Curricula Requirements Theory and behind-the-wheel (BTW) training requirements for: Class A Class B to…
This training will provide a basic understanding of the emergency management framework followed in Florida and provide tips, best practices, and other pertinent information related to preparing, responding and recovering from a hurricane and other emergencies. This session will focus primarily on emergency efforts that need to be understood and communicated when hurricanes have a…
View the following Components of an Investigation Report from the Florida Department of Transportation.
Preliminary National Safety Council (NSC) estimates show that 2016 may have been the deadliest year on the nation’s roads since 2007. As many as 40,000 people may have died as a result of motor vehicle crashes, while an estimated 4.6 million additional roadway users were seriously injured. This marks a 6% increase over 2015 and…
Published: April 2, 2020 Version: March 10, 2021 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, FDOT and CUTR recognize the need to provide transit agencies with guidance to help them effectively respond to this crisis. This document is a compilation of tips, strategies, and practices that other public transit across the country have implemented to help…
The regularity of such incidents suggests that pedestrian safety has become a major public health issue in the state. For most transit users who begin and end their trips on foot, the lack of safe, pedestrianoriented infrastructure, combined with suburban, segregated land use characteristics, creates an inhospitable environment in which to walk or bike to…
FDOT encourages publicly-funded transportation providers throughout the state to consider innovative options to provide enhanced mobility to decrease traffic congestion, provide cost-effective service, and meet consumer demand. As always, public safety is at the forefront of FDOT’s mission. As such, we are providing the attached document to serve as a resource for transportation providers as…