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2015 NTD Reporting Quick Reference Guide

Guide for Reportable Safety or Security Event: A safety or security event occurring on transit right-of-way, in a transit revenue facility, in a transit maintenance facility, or involving a transit revenue vehicle. Excludes occupational safety events occurring in administrative buildings.


Alaska and Commuter rail modes report only SECURITY events that meet a Major event reporting threshold.

Last updated: Thursday, October 8, 2015
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