Light Rail Regulation

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Light Rail Regulation in Colorado

A Denver Transit Systems (DTS) employee rides a bicycle over a grade crossing on the soon to be opened A Line to test the vehicle detection in 2015 as Colorado PUC staff look on.

Light rail systems are regulated on a Federal level by the The Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Under 49 CFR Part 674.25 the FTA nominates a State Safety Oversight Agency’ (SSOA), which amongst other delegated duties handles accident investigations. In Colorado, the role of the SSOA is performed by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

Colorado PUC Website
Light Rail Transit Safety