DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
Notice to Reestablish the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety Charter

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Notice of Intent to Reestablish the Charter for the Transit Advisory
Committee for Safety.
SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the intent to
reestablish the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS). The previous
TRACS charter expired on September 12, 2020. The U.S. Department of
Transportation and FTA are committed to ensuring the safety of the Nation’s public
transportation systems and reducing the safety risk to both riders and transit workers.
Accordingly, the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) has determined that
reestablishing TRACS is necessary and in the public interest.
DATES: This charter will be effective for two years from the date it is filed with
Congress.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph DeLorenzo, TRACS
Designated Federal Officer, Associate Administrator, FTA Office of Transit Safety
and Oversight, (202) 366-1783, Joseph.DeLorenzo@dot.gov; or Bridget Zamperini,
TRACS Program Manager, FTA Office of Transit Safety and Oversight,
TRACS@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces the intent of the
Secretary to reestablish TRACS as a Federal Advisory Committee in accordance with
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2) to provide
information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary and the FTA Administrator
on matters relating to the safety of public transportation systems. TRACS will be
tasked with providing advice and recommendations on improvements and innovations
in transit safety. TRACS will review current challenges and innovations in public
transportation and provide recommendations that FTA can implement in support of
safety in the public transportation sector.
This notice is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Please see the TRACS website for additional information at
https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/safety/transit-advisorycommittee-safety-tracs.

Nuria I. Fernandez,
Administrator.

[FR Doc. 2022-00685 Filed: 1/14/2022 8:45 am; Publication Date: 1/18/2022]