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MBTA Safety Program

May 16, 2016 FMCB Presentation

Ronald Nickle, Chief Safety Officer

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Regulatory Oversight

MBTA Safety Program

Heavy/Light Rail, Bus, Paratransit, Ferry Commuter Rail

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Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Transit Safety & Oversight (TSO)

FTA Region I

49 CFR 659 & 49 USC 5329 Natl. Public Transp. Safety Program

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

FRA Region I

49 CFR 270

System Safety Program

MA Department of Public Utilities (DPU)

State Safety Oversight Agency

220 CMR 151

System Safety/Security Program Standard

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

Non-Regulatory

All Modes

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MBTA

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Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21)

MBTA Safety Program

• Signed into law July 6, 2012

• Major components: • Public Transportation Safety Program • State of Good Repair

• Increased FTA enforcement

• Safety Management Systems (SMS)

• MBTA Safety Program

• 1-year implementation

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Safety Leadership Structure

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FMCB

General Manager (Accountable Executive) Chief Administrator

Safety Management Executive Review

Committee (SMRC)

Safety Management Working Groups

Safety Committees & Task Teams

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FMCB Functions

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• Safety Policy • Safety Plan endorsement • Safety performance targets

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FMCB Functions

MBTA Safety Program

• Safety Risk Management • Hazards & risks • State of Good Repair • Safety certification • Quarterly accident reports

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FMCB Functions

MBTA Safety Program

• Safety Assurance • Internal safety audits • Safety performance measurement

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FMCB Functions

MBTA Safety Program

• Safety Promotion • Safety communication (Just Safety Culture) • Continuous improvement • Stakeholder collaboration

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MBTA Safety Activities

MBTA Safety Program

• Safety Plan • Safety performance measurement • State of Good Repair • Safety committees • Internal safety audits • Hazard & risk analysis • Accident investigations & reports

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Strengths

MBTA Safety Program

• Strong organizational commitment • Good relations with state & federal authorities • Progressive & effective safety management initiatives & programs

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Areas of Focus

MBTA Safety Program

• Transformational regulatory environment • FTA • FRA • DPU • DLS

• Legacy system • SGR • Need to prioritize resources • Complexity

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Questions?

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