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2024 Agency Safety Plan
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DESCRIPTION: 2024 Agency Safety Plan Revision |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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To approve and adopt the 2024 revision to RTA’s Agency Safety Plan (“ASP”) as written, to satisfy State Safety Oversight Agency (SSO) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) safety plan requirements.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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A formally approved revision of RTA’s ASP is required annually by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), serving in the capacity of RTA’s SSO under 49 CFR Part 674, and by FTA.
Staff is recommending that the Board of Commissioners approve the revised ASP to be immediately executed by management and staff.
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DISCUSSION:
The Board of Commissioners previously approved the initial ASP on July 28, 2020, and subsequent revisions on March 23, 2021, January 25, 2022, and December 13, 2022. This revision for Calendar Year 2024 includes continued enhancements to multiple sections, addresses changes to statutory safety plan requirements, and includes RTA organizational structure changes.
LADOTD has reviewed the draft ASP and provided their written concurrence as required by Title 70, Part IX, of the Louisiana Administrative Code, received on December 19, 2023. RTA’s ASP meets or exceeds federal and state requirements governing such plans.
Staff will continue to develop and refine this ASP to ensure it is actionable, has the full support of all executive leadership, and drives continuous safety improvements throughout the agency.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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NEXT STEPS:
Upon receipt of the formal approval, the Chief Safety, Security and Emergency Management Officer will send a final copy to LADOTD as required. The executive leadership and staff will execute the plan and continue to provide implementation updates upon request.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2024 Agency Safety Plan
2. 2024 Agency Safety Plan (tracked changes)
3. Tentative approval from LADOTD
4. Resolution
Prepared By: Craig Toomey
Title: Director - Emergency Management
Reviewed By: Michael J. Smith
Title: Chief Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Officer
Reviewed By: Chris Clark
Title: Interim Chief Transit Officer
1/3/2024
Lona Edwards Hankins Date
Chief Executive Officer