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Learn more about the following News:
 Visit us at the ASSE Expo Las Vegas, NV
TRA Releases IndustrySafe 3.06
November is Dashboard Month
IndustrySafe Version 3.04 Released
Visit us at NSC in Chicago, IL
David F. Barber, P.E., Joins TRA
Visit
us at VPPPA National in Washington, D.C.
IndustrySafe
Version 3.03 Released
Fall
2006 Webinar Schedule
TCRP
Light Rail Grade Crossing Study
Visit
us at VPPPA National in Orlando
Efficiency
Testing Software
Visit
us at ASSE Expo 2006 in Seattle
New
GSA Contracts
Caltrain
Upgrades to TransitSafe 3.0
New
49 CFR 659
Visit
us at VPPPA National in Dallas, TX
Cleveland
RTA Standard Operating Procedures
Bombardier
Subscribes to TransitSafe 3.0
Portland
Streetcar Review
FTA
APTA Web Based Drill Program
San
Francisco MUNI Upgrades to TransitSafe 3.0
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TRA at the ASSE Expo ins Las Vegas, NV (05/01/08) TRA
will be displaying new features and functionality of IndustrySafe Safety
Management Software at the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
Expo June 9th-11th, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas,
Nevada. Look for us at Booth #626. Our sales team will be available to provide
product demonstrations and to answer questions. Contact us at 1.800.696.9110 to
schedule a meeting or personal demo.
Clare Epstein, Vice President of TRA, will also be speaking on Key Safety
Performance Indicators and Safety Mangement Software at Expo Eduction Session
670 from 3:00PM-4:15Pm on Wednesday June 11, 2008.
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TRA
Releases Version 3.06 of IndustrySafe (05/01/08) Version
3.06 of IndustrySafe Safety Management Software will be released in May 2008.
IndustrySafe Version 3.06 includes numerous enhanced feature functionality of
the IndustrySafe product. One new feature includes the addition of different
categories of workers to the incident rate reports. Select
here to learn more about adding worker categories to IndustrySafe
Safety Software. Other enhancements include new dashboards (incidents by shift,
incidents by day of the week, claims by incident type), new reports for the
home module, new hazards e-mails and more. If you have any questions about the
IndustrySafe Version 3.06 please contact us at
industrysafe@traonline.com.
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November
is Dashboard Month (11/01/07)
New and existing subscription clients can try out the IndustrySafe
dashboard free for the month of November. The IndustrySafe dashboard module is
a great tool for viewing your key safety performance indicators. For existing
clients (offer applies only to existing clients who are not currently
subscribing to the dashboard module) the dashboard will be automatically
activiated on November 1st and deactivated on November 30th unless we hear that
you would like to subscribe to the dashboard module. If you subscribe to
dashboards by Dec. 15, 2007 you will receive a 15% discount on the dashboard
module. All new clients who subscribe in November will recieve the dashboard
module free for the month. Please feel free to contact us if
you would like more information about our dashboard offer.
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IndustrySafe Version 3.04 Released (9/17/07)
Version 3.04 includes the following new features: Observation and Vehicle
Dashboards; New Incident Notification E-mail Alert; Hazard Analysis Linking to
Incidents and Safety Inspections; User Audit Logs and Trails; Non-Consecutive
Missed and Restricted Day Counting; Training Certificates; Enhanced Training
Statistics; "Save and Add" Inspections and Checklists; and Enhanced Help.
Please feel free to contact us for a demo.
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Visit
us at National Safety Council Expo in Chicago, IL (9/17/07)
TRA will be displaying new features and functionality of IndustrySafe 3.0 at
the National Safety Council Congress October 15-17, 2007 at the
McCormick Place South, Chicago, Illinois. Look for us at Booth
#2045. Our sales team will be available to provide product demonstrations
and to answer questions.
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David F. Barber, P.E., Joins TRA.
(7/10/07) Transportation Resource Associates (TRA) is pleased to announce that
David F. Barber, P.E., has joined the firm as Vice President. Mr. Barber brings
to the TRA team 36 years of engineering, safety and management experience in
transportation, including 32 years specifically involving railroad and rail
transit projects and programs. Most recently, Mr. Barber served as Manager of
Engineering and Safety for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, where
he oversaw the Rail Transit Safety Review Program. His background also includes
program management and development, project engineering, inspection,
evaluation, and planning. Project experience includes rail vehicles, track,
signals, control systems, stations, operations, traction power, structures,
tunnels and hazard management
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Visit us at VPPPA National in Washington D.C.
(7/10/07) TRA will be displaying new features and functionality of IndustrySafe
3.0 at the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA)
National Conference August 27-29, 2007 at the Marriott Wardman Park
Hotel. Look for us at Booth #905. Our sales team will be available
to provide product demonstrations and to answer questions.
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IndustrySafe Version 3.03 Released. (5/1/07)
Version 3.03 includes several new features including new dashboards, ability to
add a single employees, revised employee and facility entry and improved
employee search. Select the following link to see a presentation of the
new 3.03 Dashboards. View New and
Existing Dashboards.
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Fall 2006 Webinar Schedule. (9/15/06) TRA
announces its fall webinar schedule. TRA will be conducting weekly
webinars on a variety of safety software topics including: Handheld Safety
Inspections; Using Safety Software to Complete OSHA logs; Key Safety
Performance Indicators; and Managing Safety Action Items.
Sign-up Now.
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TCRP Light Rail Grade Crossing Study. (9/15/06)
In July 2006, TRA was awarded a contract with iTrans of Ontario, Canada, to
conduct an in-depth review of light rail safety at grade crossings. TRA will
assist iTrans in evaluating what safety practices and technologies are already
in place at North American Light Rail systems to enhance grade crossing safety.
TRA will analyze accident data and recommend steps for light rail systems to
take to make safety reporting and response more consistent.
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Visit us at VPPPA National in Orlando. (8/29/06)
TRA will be displaying new features and functionality of IndustrySafe 3.0 at
the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA) National
Conference August 28-30, 2006 at the Orlando World Center Marriot.
Look for us at Booth #419. Our sales team will be available to provide
product demonstrations and to answer questions.
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Efficiency Testing Software. (7/15/06)
TRA is currently working with the Port Authority Trans Hudson to develop and
implement efficiency testing software to track and analyze efficiency testing
in accordance with FRA regulation 49 CFR 217. The software
utilizes the TransitSafe 3.0 easy to use web based platform. The software
will track rulebook modifications and efficiency testing
results.
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Visit us at ASSE Expo 2006 in Seattle. (6/11/06)
TRA will be displaying new features and functionality of IndustrySafe 3.0 at
the American Society of Safety Engineers Expo in Seattle, Washington on June
11-13, 2006 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. Look for
us at Booth #1317. Our sales team will be available to provide product
demonstrations and to answer questions.
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New GSA Contracts. (5/11/06) TRA
has several General Service Administration (GSA) contracts that provide
government agencies with additional resources to obtain TRA safety services and
software. TRA has GSA Schedule 70 for Information Technology Services and
Products; GSA Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS); and GSA
Logistics Worldwide.
GSA Schedule 70:
Contract No. GS-35F-0051R.
Period of Performance: October 22, 2004 through October 22, 2009
Number (SIN) Categories:
132-32 TERM SOFTWARE LICENSES
132-33 PERPETUAL SOFTWARE LICENSES
132-34 MAINTENANCE OF SOFTWARE
132-50 TRAINING COURSES
132-51 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
GSA MOBIS:
Contract No. GS-10F-0242S.
Period of Performance: April 28, 2006 through April 27, 2011
Number (SIN) Categories:
874-1 CONSULTING SERVICES
874-2 FACILITATION SERVICES
GSA Logistics Worldwide:
Contract No. GS-10F-0384R.
Period of Performance: July 7, 2005 through July 6, 2010
Number (SIN) Categories:
874-501 - SUPPLY AND VALUE CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES
874-502 - ACQUISITION LOGISTICS
874-503 - DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS SERVICES
874-507 - OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
SERVICES
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Caltrain Upgrades to TransitSafe 3.0.
(11/15/05) The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) and San
Mateo Transit District (SamTrans) are in the process of upgrading to
TransitSafe 3.0. TransitSafe 3.0 offers Caltrain and SamTrans extended
features and functionality and will allow Caltrain/SamTrans to improve safety
and security throughout the organization. The upgrade to Version 3.0
begun in October of 2005 with a go live date estimated for April 2005.
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New 49 CFR 659. (10/15/05) As
the deadline approaches for compliance with the revised State Safety Oversight
Rule, TRA continues to work closely with its state safety and security
oversight clients to update system safety & security program standards and
program procedures. TRA continues to communicate its safety oversight clients,
the Federal Transit Administration, and other concerned parties to ensure
full compliance with the new rules.
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Visit us at VPPPA National in
Dallas, TX. (08/01/05) TRA will be displaying new
features and functionality of IndustrySafe 3.0 at the 21st Annual National
Voluntary Protection Participants Association conference in Dallas, Texas on
August 22-24, 2005 at the Adam's Mark Hotel. Look for us at Booth
#307. Our sales team will be available to provide product demonstrations
(including new features and functionality) and to answer questions. New
features and functionality include: dashboards that displays key safety
performance indicators; a home module that allows users to schedule and manage
their safety tasks and events; and handhelds that allow users to work offline
in the field.
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Cleveland RTA Standard
Operating Procedures. (07/01/05) TRA is currently
contracted with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority to develop a
comprehensive set of Standard Operating Procedures for the agency's rail
control center. This work draws on TRA's previous experience in transit rules
and procedures, as well as its work with the American Public Transportation
Association's rail transit standards project. TRA will also assist GCRTA in the
development of training programs for its new SOPs.
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Bombardier Subscribes to
TransitSafe 3.0.
(04/01/05) Bombardier Transportation recently purchased an annual
subscription to TransitSafe 3.0 for its Metrolink ( Los Angeles county commuter
rail) operations. Bombardier Transportation is responsible for
Maintenance of Equipment for Metrolink and is using the software to track,
analyze and report on the training certification and recertification activities
of its workforce.
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Portland Streetcar Review.
(03/01/05) TRA recently completed an on-site review of transit safety
and security at Portland Streetcar in Portland, Ore., on behalf of the Oregon
Department of Transportation's Office of Rail Safety. The effort included
a triennial assessment of ongoing Streetcar operations, as well as a
pre-operational review of Streetcar's RiverPlace extension. All aspects
of safety, security, operations, maintenance, and infrasrtucture were
assessed. In the coming weeks, TRA will continue to assist both Streetcar
and ODOT in assessing implementation of corrective action plans associated with
review findings.
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FTA APTA Web Based Drill Program.
(01/15/05) The Federal Transit Administration and the American Public
Transportation Association are working together to develop an innovative new
pilot program for conducting emergency preparedness drills and training. The
program is intended to offer consistent, effective, affordable emergency
preparedness information and guidance to agencies of all sizes.
They have hired Philadelphia-based TRA to develop software that provides
Internet-based emergency preparedness training and tabletop drills. TRA is well
respected throughout the transit industry for its safety and security
expertise, as well as for its popular safety information technology tool,
TransitSafeTM.
Throughout the first half of 2005, TRA will work with APTA and FTA to create
two online drill scenarios - one in which a tabletop focuses on a single,
multimodal transit facility, with multiple agencies and responders, and one in
which a more standard tabletop event will take place and can be viewed
separately by numerous transit agencies throughout the country.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has agreed to offer its
extensive background in transit drills to conduct the first pilot. The second
type of drill will be less agency-specific, and more applicable across the
industry. Participating agencies will log into a server from any Internet
connection and be brought to a step-by-step drill that displays all activities
in the drill and includes interactive testing questions. As a result, lessons
learned will be documented and sample-training programs will be created.
The results of these pilot programs will aid in the creation of a larger,
industry-wide program.
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San Francisco
Municipal Railway Upgrades to TransitSafe 3.0.
(01/01/05) The San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) is in the process of
upgrading to TransitSafe 3.0. TransitSafe 3.0 offers MUNI extended
features and functionality and will allow MUNI to improve safety and security
throughout the organization. The upgrade to Version 3.0 begun in October
of 2004 with a go live date estimated for April 2005.
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