Detroit Transportation Corporation
Herb Harris, CHST, TSSP, PTSCTP-Rail, serves as the Systems Safety Manager at Detroit Transportation Corporation since August 2022, bringing extensive experience in industrial safety. Previous roles include Field Safety Resource and Health And Safety Advisor through self-employment from 2019 to 2020 and 2004 to 2019, respectively. Herb's professional background encompasses safety advisory positions at HSE Integrated, LTD, from 2007 to 2012 and as a Safety Officer at a Wastewater Treatment Plant from 2004 to 2007. Responsibilities have included implementing comprehensive safety programs, managing OSHA compliance, and providing specialized safety services for various projects. Herb holds an Associate degree in Paralegal from Wayne County Community College District, earned between 2009 and 2011.
Detroit Transportation Corporation
The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC), a Michigan Public Body Corporate, owns and operates the Detroit People Mover. The Detroit People Mover (DPM) was funded and built as part of a federal demonstration project designed to revitalize older, urban cities. The automated guideway system was intended to serve as part of an overall, regional transportation plan and a feeder system for five light rail lines. As a public transit system, it generates approximately 5,000 riders daily for routine business; various attractions, conventions, special and sporting events downtown can increase trips upward of 12-25,000 per day. The mission of the DPM is continuation of safe, reliable, efficient and accessible light rail transportation services that will serve to enhance business development and quality of life functions in Detroit.