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Targets State Entity Name Date Targets Transmitted <br /> Transmitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation <br /> State <br /> Targets Metropolitan Planning Organization Name Date Targets Transmitted <br /> Transmitted to the Decatur Area Transportation Study(DUATS) <br /> Metropolitan MPO <br /> Planning <br /> Organization(s) <br /> Section 4. Safety Management Policy <br /> Safety Management Policy Statement <br /> The City of Decatur strives to provide safe, reliable,comfortable,and innovative transportation options <br /> to every member of the community.The Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) has been <br /> developed to integrate safety into all Decatur Public Transit System (DPTS)operations. By using the <br /> procedures contained in the PTASP, DPTS can continue to improve the safety and security of the its <br /> transit contracting services. <br /> This PTASP describes the policies, procedures,and requirements to be followed by DPTS management, <br /> to ensure a safe environment for contracted transit employees, riders,and the general public.The goal <br /> of this program is to eliminate the human and fiscal cost of avoidable personal injury and vehicle <br /> accidents. <br /> DPTS and the service contractor have a responsibility under the PTASP.The Accountable Executive will <br /> provide the continuing support necessary to achieve the PTASP objectives.A key to the success of this <br /> effort is for contracted employees to be aware that they are accountable for safely performing the <br /> requirements of their contract.The success of the program also depends on all contracted employees <br /> actively identifying potential hazards and making a commitment to the safety of others. <br /> DPTS and its contractor must be aware that decisions and actions often affect the safety of those in <br /> other operations. By following the processes described in the PTASP, DPTS will continue to monitor <br /> performance and the safety of the system while creating a culture of safety. <br /> DPTS's commitment is to: <br /> • Support the management of safety through the provision of appropriate resources that <br /> will result in an organizational culture that fosters safe practices,encourages effective <br /> employee safety reporting and communication,and actively manages safety with the <br /> same attention to results as the attention to the results of the other management <br /> systems of the organization; <br /> • Integrate the management of safety among the primary responsibilities of all DPTS staff, <br /> contract managers and employees; <br /> 7 <br />