The 2026 FTA State Safety Oversight (SSO) and Rail Transit Agency (RTA) Safety Workshop brings together SSO staff and RTA safety officers to participate in FTA-led sessions on rail transit system safety, oversight responsibilities, and other FTA safety policy and program updates. This workshop will focus on effective working relationships among the SSOs, RTAs, and FTA. FTA is hosting this workshop on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Eastern Time, Wednesday, March 26, 2026, from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time and Friday, November 27, 2026, from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Representatives from FTA’s headquarters and regional offices, as well as other federal agencies, will provide program updates and discuss federal requirements to strengthen rail transit safety oversight and other safety priorities.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Safety Workshop is open to SSO and RTA safety staff, SSO Program Managers, and any SSO support and contract staff with an active contract. RTA Chief Safety Officers, Safety Directors, other program office staff, and RTA contract staff with active contracts that collaborate with the safety office are also encouraged to attend.
WHEN:
DEADLINES:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (FTA & SSO Only)
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Eastern Time
Thursday, March 26, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Eastern Time
Friday, November 27, 2026
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Eastern Time
Workshop Registration
Friday, March 27, 2026
Hotel Reservations
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
WHERE:
HOTEL
Once your registration has been confirmed you will receive an email with instructions on how to reserve a discounted hotel room at the hotel.
Meals and Lodging
Participants are responsible for all travel and per diem expenses, including meals.
REGISTRATION
Thank you for your interest in the 2026 FTA State Safety Oversight (SSO) and Rail Transit Agency (RTA) Safety Workshop. There is no registration fee to attend; however, registration is required. Click the "Register" button at the bottom or top of the page.
Registration Closes: Friday, March 27, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time
NOTE: You will receive an email confirming your registration within 48 hours. Please note that registration is not complete until receipt of the final confirmation.
Should you not receive a confirmation email, please check your spam folder or contact Leigh Ann Jackson at ljackson@edjassociates.com.