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
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SUBJECT: Resolution Adopt 2025 MATA Trolley - System Safety Progra...
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