Title:
Department of Social Services (DSS) Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS) System Safety Program Plan and Title VI Plan
Summary
ACTION:
1) Approve the revised Mecklenburg County Transportation System’s Safety Plan and operational policy that addresses the required six core elements of the safety plan;
2) Approve the revised Mecklenburg County Transportation System’s Title VI Plan; and
3) Allow DSS/MTS with support from the Transportation Advisory Board to make revisions to the plan as needed
Staff Contact: Peggy Eagan, Director, Department of Social Services
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
MTS’s System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) and the Title VI plan was last approved in 2016. As part of a periodic assessment conducted by NCDOT/Public Transportation Division, and best practice, MTS is seeking approval of the 2019 SSPP. The SSPP is intended to provide a detailed plan that emphasizes safety as a daily operational priority. Additionally, the plan is required in order to meet federal and state requirements. The safety program plan serves as a guide to assist management and staff in safety sensitive positions to carry out essential tasks. The plan consists of and addresses six core elements (Driver/Employee Selection, Driver/Employee Training, Safety Data Acquisition Analysis, Drug, Alcohol, and Abuse Program, Vehicle Maintenance, & Security). The purpose of the review is to examine the system’s performance and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state guidelines.
Note: The MTS’s System Safety Program Plan is 300+ pages, a hard copy is available for review at the Clerk to the Board’s Office. An electronic copy is included with the agenda item online.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
The System Safety Plan and the Title VI Plan is a requirement to meet federal and state funding guidelines. The operational policies ensure a model is in place to provide safe transportation, safe practices among key personnel, as well as, ensure that compliance of nondiscrimination guidelines are adhered to.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A