ErectaStep Maintenance Access Platform for the Jacksonville Transit Authority, FL
The Jacksonville Transit Authority required consistent, safe access to railcars for maintenance. SafeRack used ErectaStep components to create a maintenance platform that ensures maintenance crews can safely reach every car
Transit agencies across the U.S. face unique challenges in maintaining rail fleets while maintaining strict safety standards. SafeRack’s ErectaStep Maintenance Platforms and customizable components provide the public sector with a modular, durable pathway for high-traffic rail lines.
SafeRack’s Work With the Jacksonville Transit Authority
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) manages a complex system of ferries, buses, and monorail cars across 573 square miles. The JTA rail system is frequently used, with 291,961 miles traveled by passengers in 2024. High-volume use leads to frequent inspections and maintenance to continue providing safe, reliable
SafeRack worked with the JTA to provide cost-effective and secure elevated access to car sides, compartments, and undercarriages. Our team delivered a modular ErectaStep Maintenance Platform system that meets or exceeds all OSHA regulations. SafeRack’s equipment is assembled using simple tools and does not require welding or hot work permits. If access needs change, the pieces can be reconfigured to match new requirements.
Key Features of ErectaStep Maintenance Platforms
SafeRack’s ErectaStep Maintenance Platform sets the standard for a slip-resistant maintenance platform for high-traffic bays. Built from five standardized, industrial-grade aluminum components, these platforms install in hours—not weeks—and adapt to changing facility needs. Key features include:
- Modular Design: Configure platforms, stairs, towers, and handrails around existing equipment. Each component can come in different sizes to match your layout.
- OSHA-Compliant Safety: All SafeRack provided gear either meets or exceeds OSHA regulations, such as OSHA’s Guardrail regulations (1919.29(b)), stairway laws (1910.25), walkway guidelines (1926.451), and other relevant laws.
- Non-Slip Treads for High-Traffic Bays: Aggressive aluminum grating withstands constant use in grease, oil, and water environments.
- Lightweight Yet Robust: Marine-grade aluminum resists corrosion while keeping platforms easy to maneuver and reconfigure.
- Quick Installation: ErectaStep stock components ship immediately, with field assembly requiring only basic tools. The result is a functional access system built in a matter of hours or a day.
Why Public Transit Organizations Chooses SafeRack
For public sector maintenance platform solution providers like JTA, SafeRack delivers compliance, durability, and protection. ErectaStep platforms eliminate ladder use, reduce downtime, and scale with fleet changes. SafeRack is a turnkey operation that can partner with your transportation service, private or public, for each stage of the process. We provide complimentary on-site walkthroughs, can design and install custom equipment, train employees on proper use, and perform ongoing safety checks to ensure lasting effectiveness.
Contact us today to speak with a SafeRack safety expert and learn how our team can improve conditions at your facility while remaining within budget.