R2024-92 Resolution Certifying and Adopting the City of Decatur Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Amendment

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• 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 ensure the contractor's fleet is in a State of Good Repair(SGR)and per the Federal Transit Administration regulation and the City's Transit Asset Management Plan. Results from these assessments will be provided to the Accountable Executive. • Employee Observations- Through the City's Employee Safety Reporting Program, Safety Committee meetings, training programs and open-door policies, the contractor will document, assess and mitigate safety risks identified by employees. • Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Notices and Announcements - The contractor's Safety and Training Manager will monitor updates, best practices and training opportunities through the Federal Transit Administration's Office of Safety and Security web notification process. The 18