STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: December 14, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 1, 2
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) adoption of a revised Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan for the Dallas Streetcar System; and (2) City Manager to sign the revised Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
Federal and state law requires that all public transit agencies prepare and adopt a Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) for their transit systems. The City of Dallas, as owner of the Dallas Streetcar System, is subject to this PTASP requirement, and the PTASP must be adopted by City Council.
The Dallas Streetcar is operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) under an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the City. This ILA tasks DART with the preparation of the PTASP on behalf of the City.
The original PTASP was adopted by City Council on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1423. DART and the City of Dallas review the PTASP annually to determine if modifications or updates are necessary and to ensure the PTASP is current and compliant with federal and state regulations. Minor revisions to the PTASP were authorized by City Council on January 27, 2021, by Resolution No. 21-0234. A second revision of the PTASP was authorized by City Council on December 8, 2021, by Resolution No. 21-1970. Additional revisions are now needed to the PTASP and therefore adoption of a revised PTASP is required.
This revised draft of the PTASP has been reviewed by the State Safety Oversight Office of the Texas Department of Transportation and has found the revised draft of the PTASP to be in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Approval of this item will allow the City to adopt the revised PTASP and remain in compliance with federal and state regulations.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 28, 2019, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Master Streetcar ILA with DART for the purpose of restating and consolidating the provisions in the Streetcar Foundation Agreements that describe the respective duties, responsibilities and ownership interest of the City of Dallas and DART in relation to the Dallas Streetcar System by Resolution No. 19-1235.
On September 23, 2020, City Council adopted the PTASP for the Dallas Streetcar by Resolution No. 20-1423.
On January 27, 2021, City Council adopted a revised PTASP for the Dallas Streetcar by Resolution No. 21-0234.
On December 8, 2021, City Council adopted a revised PTASP for the Dallas Streetcar by Resolution No. 21-1970.
Information about this item was provided to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on December 6, 2022.
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City. The cost for preparing the PTASP is budgeted as part of the operation and maintenance of the Dallas Streetcar. There is no additional cost associated to the adoption of the PTASP.