Department of Transportation (DOT) – FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA)

challenge

The State Safety Oversight Program (SSOP), currently managed by The Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Office of Safety Review within the Office of Transit Safety and Oversight (TSO), is charged with delivering programs that ensure the highest possible level of safety and security for the nation’s public transportation systems.

solution

With a focus on process standardization for states and rail transit agencies (RTAs), Longevity supports safety oversight activities for State Safety Oversight (SSO) programs and TSO-20’s core functions.

Our team is responsible for collecting safety data on rail transit agencies (RTA), conducting audits of SSO agencies State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOA) that oversee RTAs, and providing outreach and technical assistance to those same RTAs and SSOAs.

With the continuous evaluation of each state program, Longevity’s agile teams provide programmatic and technical support (monitoring, technical assistance, networking, and dissemination of context, data analysis, and training across relevant fields), as well as training, guidance, and a forum for idea exchange.

Business Impact

Our team improved regulatory compliance for the State Safety Office Program and advanced safety practices at State and Regional Transit Authorities nationwide, driving impactful results in transportation safety.