What’s New

• FTA-24-3-002 Action Plan and Implementation Schedule Evaluation Matrix (June 3, 2025)
• Approval – Action Plan and Implementation Schedule for Special Directive 24-3, Finding 2 FTA-24-3-002 (June 3, 2025)
• FTA-24-3-004 and FTA-24-3-005-2 Action Plan and Implementation Schedule Evaluation Matrix (May 29, 2025)
• Approval – Joint Action Plan for Special Directive 24-3, Finding 4 FTA-24-3-004 and Finding 5, Required Action 2 FTA-24-3-005-2 (May 29, 2025)
• Response to Closure Request for FTA-24-5-011-2 (Oversight of Sufficiency of SETPA REE&M Training Program) (May 20, 2025)
• Approval of Action Plan and Implementation Schedule for Required Action FTA-24-3-006-4 (May 20, 2025)
• FTA-24-3-006-4 Action Plan and Implementation Schedule Evaluation Matrix (May 20, 2025)
• Response to Closure Request for FTA-24-5-007-2 (Oversight of SEPTA REE&M Safety-Critical Document Control) (May 13, 2025)
• FTA-24-3-006-2 Action Plan and Implementation Schedule Evaluation Matrix (May 13, 2025)
• Approval of Action Plan and Implementation Schedule for Required Action FTA-24-3-006-3 (May 13, 2025)
• FTA-24-3-006-2 Action Plan and Implementation Schedule Evaluation Matrix (May 13, 2025)
• Approval of Action Plan and Implementation Schedule for Required Action FTA-24-3-006-2 (May 13, 2025)
• Response to Closure Request for FTA 24-5-003 (Expedited Oversight for SEPTA's Roadway Worker Protection Program) (May 7, 2025)
• Response to Closure Request for FTA-24-5-004 (Safety Oversight for SEPTA's Operations Control Center) (May 6, 2025)
• Closeout for Required Action FTA-24-5-007-1 (Removal of Outdated Manuals and Procedures in Shops and Garages) (May 6, 2025)

Safety Management Inspection

FTA released its Safety Management Inspection report of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and its State Safety Oversight Agency, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). FTA conducted the Safety Management Inspection from August 10, 2023 through January 31, 2024. The report includes findings and required actions to improve SEPTA’s safety posture and further strengthen PennDOT’s State Safety Oversight program.

Special Directives to SEPTA

Each Special Directive includes required actions to address findings from FTA’s Safety Management Inspection conducted at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. 

• Special Directive 24-1: Required actions to address findings from the Federal Transit Administration Safety Management Inspection conducted at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority related to worker safety. (July 2024)
• Special Directive 24-2: Required actions to address findings from the Federal Transit Administration Safety Management Inspection conducted at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority related to SEPTA’s System Safety Division’s and Control Center’s capacity to ensure safe operations. (July 2024)
• Special Directive 24-3: Required actions to address findings from the Federal Transit Administration Safety Management Inspection conducted at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority related to bus and rail safety issues contributing to safety events. (July 2024)

Special Directives to PennDOT

Each Special Directive includes required actions to address findings from FTA’s Safety Management Inspection conducted at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. 

• Special Directive 24-4: Required actions by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to address findings from the Safety Management Inspection conducted at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority related to State Safety Oversight staffing and resources at PennDOT. (July 2024)
• Special Directive 24-5: Required actions by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to address findings from the Safety Management Inspection conducted at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority related to the need for enhanced State Safety Oversight of SEPTA. (July 2024)