RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2025 MATA TROLLEY SYSTEM SAFETY PROGRAM PLAN
WHEREAS, The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) operates a multi-modal transit trolley, fixed-route, paratransit, other transportation systems.
WHEREAS, 2025 MATA Trolley - System Safety Program Plan (“SSPP”) is regulated by the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) State Safety Oversight Agency Program Standard under 49 CFR 674, and the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA), under 49 CFR 673, which requires MATA to annually review, revise, approve, sign and approve the 2025 MATA Trolley - System Safety Program Plan (“SSPP”).
WHEREAS, MATA has completed a comprehensive review and revision process of 2025 MATA Trolley - System Safety Program Plan (“SSPP”), which includes federal (FTA) and state (TDOT) additional regulatory requirements.
WHEREAS, John Lewis, MATA Interim Chief Executive Officer/Accountable Executive, and Keith D. Watson MATA Chief Safety & Security Officer (SMS Executive), have reviewed, approved and signed the 2025 MATA Trolley - System Safety Program Plan (“SSPP”) certifying that it complies and conforms with federal and state regulatory requirements, standards, guidance, and relative industry best practices.
WHEREAS, TDOT’s State Safety Oversight Standard and FTA’s 49 CFR 673 regulations require that MATA’s Board of Commissioners review and approve adoption of the 2025 MATA Trolley - System Safety Program Plan (“SSPP”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS has reviewed and approves the 2025 MATA Trolley - System Safety Program Plan (“SSPP”), as shown in the attachments of each.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Safety & Security Officer are authorized to execute with signatures the 2025 MATA Trolley - System Safety Program Plan (“SSPP”).
MATA Board of Commissioners
Action Item
Staff Summary
SUBJECT: Resolution Adopt 2025 MATA Trolley - System Safety Program Plan (SSPP)
DATE: 2/19/25
1.0 Purpose/Scope: Provide the MATA Board of Commissioners with a revised MATA Trolley - System Safety Program Plan (“SSPP”) as required by Federal regulations (49 CFR 673), and Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) State Safety Oversight Program Standards.
2.0 Background/Justification: The MATA Trolley - System Safety Program Plan (“SSPP”) establishes the technical and managerial safety program adopted by MATA Trolley for the trolley service it provides in the city of Memphis, TN. The SSPP describes MATA Trolley’s safety philosophy, organization, operations, management, and program elements.
The SSPP further identifies MATA Trolley’s safety policy, and the responsibilities associated with system safety at all levels of the organization and for all entities or individuals under contract to MATA Trolley. The safety program formalized by this SSPP applies to every phase in the life cycle (design, procurement, construction, operation, maintenance, and disposal) of MATA Trolley’s projects and the transit system itself.
3.0 Procurement Background: N/A
4.0 Policy Impact: MATA Trolley policies are to be updated to meet agency Safety
Management System (SMS)/PTASP requirements, FTA Regulations, and TDOT State
Safety Oversight Program Standards (SSOPS)
5.0 Economic Impact: N/A
6.0 Alternatives: N/A
7.0 Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the 2025 MATA Trolley - System
Safety Program Plan (“SSPP”) Version 2.0.