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

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• Radio or digital communication checks,which may identify defective equipment, low or no signal zones,or employee procedures not being followed • CDL and operator citation checks,which may identify driver non-compliance with driving regulations and requirements • Pre/Post-trip inspection,which may identify vehicles being used without proper inspections to identify safety defects • Vehicle inspection,which may identify a series of defects in components and part with the potential to impact the safety performance of the vehicle • Facility inspection,which may identify conditions with the potential to impact the safety of employees, passengers or the public Inspections conducted include: • Facility Inspections — Routine facility inspections will be conducted monthly by the Contractor's Facility and Vehicle Maintenance Manager to identify hazardous conditions of the facilities and hazardous behaviors of the employees.The inspections will be documented in writing and reported to the Chief Safety Officer. • Bus Stop Inspections— Bus stops,and transfer points,will be inspected at least monthly to identify unsafe conditions and Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)compliance issues.The inspection will be documented in writing and shared in a summary report to the Contractor Facility and Vehicle Maintenance Manager and Chief Safety Officer.Operators will be responsible for notifying dispatch if they notice a hazard at any stop. • Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections— Pre-Operation vehicle inspections are conducted before each vehicle enters revenue service.The Pre-Trip inspection requires the operator to conduct a systematic inspection of the interior,exterior and mechanical operations of the vehicle. Maintenance staff is available if a safety, mechanical or cleaning defect is found.The maintenance staff will determine if repairs can be made without disrupting service or if a replacement vehicle will be provided. Post trip inspections are required and are meant to document any issues experienced with the vehicle during revenue service.All Pre and Post Inspections are reviewed by the maintenance department daily. • Routine Preventive Maintenance Vehicle Inspections— Preventive maintenance inspections are conducted based on mileage and manufacture recommended intervals.The inspections follow manufacturer's guidelines and provide an opportunity to identify mechanical degradation, replace parts, identify safety hazards, and ensure the vehicle is ready for revenue service.Any hazards identified are reported on inspection documents and deficiencies are corrected or the vehicle is placed out of service using lock out/tag out procedures until corrections can be made. Other hazard identification methods include: • Results of the annual Transit Asset Management Condition Assessments — Facilities, rolling stock and equipment are inspected annually as part of the update to The City's Transit Asset Management(TAM) Plan as required by the Federal Transit Administration's 49 CFR Part 625. The Contractor's Facility and Vehicle Maintenance Manager will conduct the assessments to 17