Keolis Achieves ISO 39001 Certification For Road Traffic Safety Management Systems

Keolis North America (Keolis) has announced it is the first operator in the North American transit market to be awarded the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) 39001 certification for Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management Systems. This international standard improves organizations’ traffic safety and reduces instances of death or serious injuries on roadways.

Keolis partners with local transit authorities for the safe and reliable operation of public transportation. Four locations where Keolis operates, with a combined 1,200 employees, are covered under ISO 39001 for effective RTS standards and initiatives. These contract locations are Foothill Transit, in Pomona, CA; Loudoun County Transit, in Loudoun, VA; Orange County Transportation Authority, in Orange County, CA; and OmniRide, in Prince William County, VA.

“We’re constantly evolving our training methods, management processes, and technologies to further improve road traffic safety performance,” Keolis COO of U.S. Transit Brad Thomas said. “It’s our goal to support all employees so that Keolis can continue to be a leader in roadway safety management and maintain this international standards certification.”

According to a press release: “Keolis’ safety and security practices improve road safety for passengers, employees, and other road users and are fundamental to Keolis’ operation of transit services. The ISO’s 39001 RTS certification complements the existing safety culture at Keolis and its safety management systems.”

The ISO 39001 standard is based on a safe system approach, the goal of which is to eliminate road fatalities and serious injuries. At the core of the safe systems approach is the design and management of road traffic systems to better accommodate human factors and recognize the physical vulnerabilities of all road users. Requirements for the award of ISO 39001 RTS include a strong commitment from senior leadership, good labor relations, effective training programs, and a plan for continuous improvement. Visit www.keolisna.com.