U.s. Department of Transportation

State Safety Oversight Program Annual Report for 2000 U.s. Department of Transportation

The Federal Transit Administration?s (FTA) State Safety Oversight Rule (49 CFR Part 659) requires oversight for all rail transitagencies in revenue operation after January 1, 1997. This report summarizes activities performed to implement the State SafetyOversight Program during Calendar Year 2000. This report is a compilation and analysis of rail fixed guideway system accident and crime statistics. Information provided by State Oversight Agencies documenting the safety and security performance of the railtransit industry in 2000 is presented, including a discussion of the probable causes of accidents and unacceptable hazardous conditions.