On Nov. 23, DOT Secretary Ray LaHood authorized the establishment of a Federal Advisory Committee to address transit safety issues. The Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS) will consist of up to 25 voting members who will provide recommendations regarding transit safety and other issues to the secretary through Federal Transit Administrator Peter M. Rogoff.

Nationwide, rail transit is considered one of the safest modes of transportation for the more than seven million people boarding these vehicles each day, with transit agencies experiencing fewer fatalities and injuries than any other mode of transportation.

This advisory committee on transit safety will serve the public interest by providing a forum for the development, consideration, and communication of information from knowledgeable and independent perspectives. The level of expertise and balanced viewpoints of this committee will enable early identification of potential problem areas and accelerate corrective actions, thereby creating greater safety and public confidence in the country’s public transportation systems.

TRACS, which will meet at least twice a year, will not make determinations of fact or policy. For more information on the draft charter for TRACS, click here.

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