West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 225 - Public Transit, Division of
Here’s a detailed overview of Agency 225 – Public Transit, Division of, under Title 225 – Legislative Rule, Department of Transportation, Division of Public Transit in the West Virginia Code of State Rules:
⚙️ Series 225‑01 – Rail Fixed Guideway Systems: State Safety Oversight
This series focuses on the state's oversight of rail fixed-guideway transit systems (e.g., light rail, streetcars) and aligns with federal safety standards. It’s current through March 21, 2025 and was first effective April 15, 2016 (regulations.justia.com).
Key Sections:
§ 225‑1‑1 to 225‑1‑2: General provisions and definitions (e.g., “rail transit agency”) .
§ 225‑1‑3: Establishes that the Division of Public Transit is the designated state oversight agency, and requires the development of a State System Safety Program Standard (SSPS) consistent with 49 CFR Part 674
§ 225‑1‑4: Mandates each rail transit agency to maintain a "system safety program plan"—detailing responsibilities, hazard management, maintenance, and employee safety training
§ 225‑1‑7: Specifies event reporting requirements:
Telephonic reports: within 24 hours of any safety event, including time, description, and damage estimate.
Written reports: submitted within 15 days for occurrences, 45 days for incidents, and 90 days for accidents. Reports go to the State Safety Oversight Program Manager (regulations.justia.com).
📘 Legal & Federal Context
Series 225‑01 was authorized under WV Code §17‑16E‑3 and related provisions enacted via Senate Bill 150 (2015‑2016), which empowered the Division to create formal oversight and safety rules for rail guideway systems (wvlegislature.gov).
It aligns with federal requirements (49 CFR Part 674) for state safety oversight of rail transit systems (law.cornell.edu).
🧩 Summary Table
Component
Description
Purpose
Monitor and enforce transit safety compliance of WV rail guideway systems
Oversight Role
Division of Public Transit designated State Safety Oversight (SSO) agency
Core Requirements
Establish SSPS, maintain system safety plans, comply with federal/follow-up safety procedures
Reporting
Phone: within 24h of events; Written: 15/45/90-day deadlines depending on severity
🧭 Final Takeaway
Series 225‑01 formally implements a state safety oversight framework for rail transit in WV, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and establishing clear hazard identification, response protocols, and timely reporting mechanisms, all under the authority granted by Senate Bill 150.
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