# 49 CFR § 670.3: Policy

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-670.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 670.3
- **Heading:** Policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER VI—FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 670—PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PROGRAM > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has adopted the principles and methods of Safety Management Systems (SMS) as the basis for enhancing the safety of public transportation in the United States. FTA will follow the principles and methods of SMS in its development of rules, regulations, policies, guidance, best practices and technical assistance administered under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 5329.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 670.1 § 670.1 Purpose and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-670.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 670.3 § 670.3 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-670.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 670.5 § 670.5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-670.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 670.11 § 670.11 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-670.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 670.13 § 670.13 Request for confidential treatment of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-670.13.md)
- [49 CFR § 670.21 § 670.21 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-670.21.md)
- [49 CFR § 670.23 § 670.23 Use or withholding of funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-670.23.md)
- [49 CFR § 670.25 § 670.25 General directives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-670.25.md)
- [49 CFR § 670.27 § 670.27 Special directives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-670.27.md)
- [49 CFR § 670.29 § 670.29 Advisories.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-670.29.md)
- [49 CFR § 670.31 § 670.31 Purpose and contents of the National Public Transportation Safety Plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-670.31.md)

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