[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 [email protected]. 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, [email protected]v; or Bridget Zamperini, TRACS 
Program Manager, FTA Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, (202) 366-
0306, or [email protected].

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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