Public Review of Draft Documents
APTA invites all stakeholders to review and comment on draft documents in development. The APTA Standards Development Program publishes documents through a consensus-based process and the public review period is a critical part of the development process.
The current review period starts on November 3, and ends on December 3.
Commenting Instructions
View the latest set of documents in development by APTA’s working groups. Reviewers may submit comments as often as they like during the review period. Start your review today!
- Reviewers should scroll down to the bottom of this page
- Select the name of the document to review more details, download or provide a comment
- Select Document Actions to “Add a Comment”
- Comments are accepted from APTA members or nonmembers
- Reviewers should contact Standards@apta.com if you experience any problems with providing your inputs
- For additional guidance download this Step-by-Step Guide.
| Title | Category | Working Group | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submit comments here (APTA account required): Visibility of Digital Networks, Systems and Assets in Rail Transit Environments | Security and Emergency Management | Transit Cybersecurity Working Group | In modern rail transit systems, visibility is the foundation of both operational efficiency and cybersecurity resilience. This white paper explores the critical importance of visibility across assets, networks and systems in rail environments. It clarifies the scope of visibility focusing on comprehensive asset awareness, data flow transparency and interconnection mapping. This is presented while distinguishing visibility from detection, segmentation and other security practices. Through this focused lens, the paper presents best practices, standards alignment and practical guidance for rail operators striving to meet regulatory expectations and bolster system reliability. By addressing the visibility gaps inherent in complex operational technology and IT environments, this white paper empowers transit agencies to build a secure, adaptable and resilient foundation for their evolving digital ecosystems. |
| Submit comments here (APTA account required): Anti-Vehicle Barriers for Public Transit | Security and Emergency Management | Infrastructure Security Working Group | This recommended practice describes anti-vehicle barriers (AVBs) for transit passenger facilities to enhance the security of people, operations, assets and infrastructure. |
| Submit comments here (APTA account required): Rail Transit Grade Crossing Safety Assessment | Rail Transit Systems | Rail Grade Crossing Working Group | This recommended practice provides a structured approach for assessing new and existing highway rail grade crossings. |
