NYCT Safety: FTA Warning Letter & Rail Worker Risk Assessment

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Introduction

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Marc Molinaro issued a final warning letter to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit (NYCT) yesterday, addressing safety risks for track maintenance workers.

Background

During a June 2024 audit of the NYCT safety board’s State Safety Oversight program, the FTA identified safety deficiencies in the agency’s rail roadway worker protection program. The FTA noted an increase in near-miss events.

FTA Directive

The FTA issued a special directive in August 2024 after NYCT failed to strengthen safety measures between the death of an employee in November 2023 and a serious injury to an employee in June 2024. FTA officials announced these details in a press release.

Requirements

In accordance with yesterday’s warning letter, the NYCT must submit an updated safety risk assessment to the FTA within 30 days. The assessment must address the increase in near-misses.

Assessment Details

The updated safety risk assessment must be based on accurate worker risk exposure and must update the worker-train contact likelihood rating.

Conclusion

The FTA’s warning letter requires the NYCT to submit an updated safety risk assessment within 30 days to address safety deficiencies identified in the agency’s rail roadway worker protection program.

Company Summary

Federal Transit Administration (FTA): The FTA is an agency that oversees and provides financial assistance to transit authorities across the United States.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit (NYCT): NYCT is a public authority that operates transit services in New York City.

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