New initiatives are underway for the Model Transit Bus Safety and Security Program. In partnership with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), and the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), FTA has developed a fresh approach to deliver its voluntary program to all bus transit agencies across this Nation.

The new program direction continues along the path of the valuable progress and exceptional work over the last few years by our bus safety and security partners. Whether through the development and dissemination of recommended practices and web-based resources by State Departments of Transportation (DOT), the delivery of training programs by CTAA and the National Rural Transit Assistance Program, the conducting of bus safety and security reviews by APTA, or the implementation of safety and security program elements at bus transit agencies around the Nation, our industry partners have been working to enhance the safety and security of our bus transit passengers and employees.

FTA's first step was to distribute a Dear Colleague Letter, under joint FTA, AASHTO, APTA and CTAA signatures, to the public bus transit industry. FTA has also taken initial steps to establish a working group to support ongoing collaboration and communication on the important program. This site will continue to be updated as new developments occur.