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Notice of Meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety Publication: Federal Register Agency: Federal Transit Administration Byline: Nuria I. Fernandez Date: 24 May 2023 Subjects: American Government  , Buses, Safety
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 33665]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11078]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
Notice of Meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety
AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a public
meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS).
DATES: The TRACS meeting will be held on June 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., and June 8, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Eastern
Time. This will be a hybrid meeting, taking place both in person at the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Headquarters and virtually via
Zoom for Government. Requests to attend the meeting in person or
virtually must be received no later than May 31, 2023. Requests for
disability accommodations must be received no later than May 31, 2023.
Requests to verbally address the committee during the meeting must be
submitted with a written copy of the remarks to DOT no later than May
31, 2023. Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during
the meeting must be received no later than May 31, 2023.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in person at DOT Headquarters, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20590 and
virtually via Zoom for Government. Any committee related requests
should be sent by email to TRACS@dot.gov. The virtual meeting's online
access link and a detailed agenda will be provided upon registration.
They will also be posted on the TRACS web page at: https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/safety/transit-advisory-committee-safety-tracs one week in advance of the meeting. A copy of
the meeting minutes and other TRACS-related information will also be
available on the TRACS web page.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph DeLorenzo, TRACS Designated
Federal Officer, Associate Administrator, FTA Office of Transit Safety
and Oversight, Joseph.DeLorenzo@dot.gov; or Bridget Zamperini, TRACS
Program Manager, FTA Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, (202) 366-
0306, or TRACS@dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is provided in accordance with
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C.
app. 2). TRACS is composed of up to 25 members representing a broad
base of perspectives on transit safety necessary to discharge its
responsibilities. Please see the TRACS web page for additional
information at https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/safety/transit-advisory-committee-safety-tracs.
I. Background
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) established TRACS
in accordance with FACA to provide information, advice, and
recommendations to the Secretary and FTA Administrator on matters
relating to the safety of public transportation systems.
II. Agenda
Welcome Remarks and Introductions
Overview of Hybrid Meeting Platform Functions
Review of TRACS Tasks, Subcommittees, and Subcommittee Work
Plans:
1. Advancing Rider and Worker Safety
2. Reducing Bus Collisions
3. Cyber and Data Security Systems
Subcommittee Breakout Working Sessions
Public Comments
Summary of Deliverables, Next Steps, and Concluding Remarks
III. Public Participation
The in-person attendance option will be open to the public on a
first come, first served basis, as space is limited. Members of the
public who wish to attend in-person are asked to register via email by
submitting their name and affiliation to the email address listed in
the ADDRESSES section. The virtual attendance option does not have
restrictions. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually also
are asked to register via email by submitting their name and
affiliation to the email address listed in the ADDRESSES section.
DOT is committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all
participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a
disability, such as sign language, interpretation, or other ancillary
aids, please contact the email address listed in the ADDRESSES section.
There will be a total of 60 minutes allotted for oral comments from
members of the public at the meeting. To accommodate as many speakers
as possible, the time for each commenter may be limited. Individuals
wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must submit a
request at the time of registration, to include the individual's name,
address, and organizational affiliation to the email address listed in
the ADDRESSES section.
Written and oral comments for consideration by TRACS during the
meeting must be submitted no later than the deadline listed in the
DATES section to ensure transmission to TRACS members prior to the
meeting. Comments received after that date will be distributed to the
members but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting.
Nuria I. Fernandez,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2023-11078 Filed 5-23-23; 8:45 am]
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