Sec. 3020. REVIEW OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SAFETY STANDARDS
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## SEC. 3020 REVIEW OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SAFETY STANDARDS ###
(a)Review Required ####
(1)In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall begin a review of the safety standards and protocols used in public transportation systems in the United States that examines the efficacy of existing standards and protocols. ####
(2)Contents of review In conducting the review under this paragraph, the Secretary shall review— #####
(A)minimum safety performance standards developed by the public transportation industry; #####
(B)safety performance standards, practices, or protocols in use by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems, including— ######
(i)written emergency plans and procedures for passenger evacuations; ######
(ii)training programs to ensure public transportation personnel compliance and readiness in emergency situations; ######
(iii)coordination plans approved by recipients with local emergency responders having jurisdiction over a rail fixed guideway public transportation system, including— ######
(I)emergency preparedness training, drills, and familiarization programs for the first responders; and ######
(II)the scheduling of regular field exercises to ensure appropriate response and effective radio and public safety communications; ######
(iv)maintenance, testing, and inspection programs to ensure the proper functioning of— ######
(I)tunnel, station, and vehicle ventilation systems; ######
(II)signal and train control systems, track, mechanical systems, and other infrastructure; and ######
(III)other systems as necessary; ######
(v)certification requirements for train and bus operators and control center employees; ######
(vi)consensus-based standards, practices, or protocols available to the public transportation industry; and ######
(vii)any other standards, practices, or protocols the Secretary determines appropriate; and #####
(C)rail and bus safety standards, practices, or protocols in use by public transportation systems, regarding— ######
(i)rail and bus design and the workstation of rail and bus operators, as it relates to— ######
(I)the reduction of blindspots that contribute to accidents involving pedestrians; and ######
(II)protecting rail and bus operators from the risk of assault; ######
(ii)scheduling fixed route rail and bus service with adequate time and access for operators to use restroom facilities; ######
(iii)fatigue management; and ######
(iv)crash avoidance and worthiness. ###
(b)Evaluation After conducting the review under subsection (a), the Secretary shall, in consultation with representatives of the public transportation industry, evaluate the need to establish additional Federal minimum public transportation safety standards. ###
(c)Report After completing the review and evaluation required under subsections
(a)and (b), and not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make available on a publicly accessible Web site, a report that includes— ####
(1)findings based on the review conducted under subsection (a); ####
(2)the outcome of the evaluation conducted under subsection (b); ####
(3)a comprehensive set of recommendations to improve the safety of the public transportation industry, including recommendations for statutory changes if applicable; and ####
(4)actions that the Secretary will take to address the recommendations provided under paragraph (3), including, if necessary, the authorities under section 5329(b)(2)(D) of title 49, United States Code.