R2020-184 Resolution Certifying the City of Decatur Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan

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Authorities, Accountabilities, and Responsibilities As mentioned in the Safety Policy Statement,the ultimate authority for the success of this PTASP falls to the Accountable Executive(AE), DPTS department managers, contract managers,as well as employees fulfilling their commitment to safety on a day-to-day basis support the AE. Accountable Executive (AE):The AE will determine, based on feedback from DPTS staff and contractor, the level of Safety Management System (SMS) principals to maintain to ensure a safe work environment, rider experience and community safety. DPTS's AE is committed to providing contracts that will enable contract management to provide the tools and training needed to be successful and safe providing service for DPTS. The AE,John Williams, and his staff will provide contract oversight and monitoring to include accountability for all aspects of safety.The AE is responsible for developing the RFP process for contracted service and will include language relative to the responsibility of the contractor to manage and operate service using SMS principals.Though contractors are not required under 49 CFR Part 673 to develop their own PTASP,they are required to follow SMS methods of managing risk to include compliant Employee Safety Reporting Program. MV Transportation has developed a Transit Agency Safety Plan for all its employees to follow and the City ensures the Plan is being followed. SMS Executive (SME):The Safety Management Systems Executive will serve as an intermediary between the contractor's Chief Safety Officer and the Accountable Executive associated with a contract with Decatur Public Transit.The position requires oversight and interaction with contract operations, maintenance, human resources,training and safety to ensure the Agency Safety Plan is being followed and a culture of safety is present among all contract employees. Chief Safety Officer (CSO):The DPTS CSO,works with the contracted service and is responsible for ensuring safety elements in the following areas are properly managed with the intent of creating a culture of safety.The CSO will participate in training relative to their role in implementing SMS per requirements in 49 CFR Part 673. • Employee Safety Reporting Program • Safety Performance Targets and Measures • Safety Risk Management o Safety Hazard Identification o Safety Risk Assessment o Safety Risk Mitigation • Safety Assurance o Safety Performance Monitoring and Measurement • Safety Promotion o Competencies and Training o Safety Communication ■ Accountable Executive ■ Customer Service and Compliance Manager ■ Contractor General Manager ■ Contractor Operations Manager 11