Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 1/20/2026
Item Status: New
From: Ann Simpson, Director of Transportation; Frank Lundy, County Engineer
Submitted by: Ann Simpson, Director of Transportation
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ITEM TITLE
Title
BRATS Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan - Annual Update
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Baldwin Regional Area Transit System (BRATS) Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Version 6, in accordance with Section 5311 and 5307 Federal Transit Administration grant requirements.
The Safety Plan will supersede any previously approved Safety Plan(s) specific to BRATS.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Federal regulations (49 CFR Part 673) require public transit agencies adopt a Safety Plan and subsequently perform annual reviews and applicable updates. BRATS staff reviewed the previous version of the Safety Plan and made updates as summarized in Appendix B of the Plan. The Safety Targets have been updated to reflect the most recent safety performance data and will be included in the Transportation Improvement Plan prepared by the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Previous Commission action/date:
01/07/2025 - Approved BRATS Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Version 5.
01/02/2024 - Approved BRATS Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Version 4.
12/20/2022 - Approved BRATS Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Version 3.
12/21/2021 - Approved BRATS Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Version 2.
04/21/2020 - Approved Initial BRATS Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration, BRATS, and ESMPO Staff.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration Staff print letter addressed to:
Alabama Department of Transportation
ATTN: Bradley B. Lindsey, P.E.
Local Transportation Bureau Chief
1409 Coliseum Boulevard
Montgomery, Alabama 36110
Insert letter into PTASP as Appendix C (last page of PTASP) and e-mail to:
Office of Public Transportation
ATTN: Chandra Middleton, Southern Regional Manager
middletonc@dot.state.al.us
cc: Ann Simpson, Sarah Sislak
Additional instructions/notes: N/A