How Long to Read Rail Transit: Observations on FTA's State Safety Oversight Program and Potential Change in Oversight Role

How Long Does it Take to Read Rail Transit: Observations on FTA's State Safety Oversight Program and Potential Change in Oversight Role?

It takes the average reader and 17 minutes to read Rail Transit: Observations on FTA's State Safety Oversight Program and Potential Change in Oversight Role by Katherine Siggerud

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

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Rail transit generally has been one of the safest forms of public transportation. However, several recent accidents are cause for concern. For ex., a July 2009 crash on the Washington Metro resulted in 9 deaths. The Federal Transit Admin. (FTA) requires states to designate an oversight agency to directly oversee the safety of rail transit systems. The Dept. of Transportation (DoT) is planning to propose legislation that, if passed, would result in a greater role for FTA in regulating and overseeing the safety of these systems. This statement: (1) summarizes the findings of a 2006 report; and (2) provides preliminary observations on key elements DoT has stated it will include in its legislative proposal for revamping rail transit safety oversight. Charts and tables.

How long is Rail Transit: Observations on FTA's State Safety Oversight Program and Potential Change in Oversight Role?

Rail Transit: Observations on FTA's State Safety Oversight Program and Potential Change in Oversight Role by Katherine Siggerud is 17 pages long, and a total of 4,369 words.

This makes it 6% the length of the average book. It also has 5% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Rail Transit: Observations on FTA's State Safety Oversight Program and Potential Change in Oversight Role Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 23 minutes to read Rail Transit: Observations on FTA's State Safety Oversight Program and Potential Change in Oversight Role aloud.

What Reading Level is Rail Transit: Observations on FTA's State Safety Oversight Program and Potential Change in Oversight Role?

Rail Transit: Observations on FTA's State Safety Oversight Program and Potential Change in Oversight Role is suitable for students ages 6 and up.

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