APTA SS-SEM-RP-021-26
After-Action Reviews and Corrective Actions for Real-World Events
Abstract
This recommended practice provides information, considerations and recommendations to help public transit agencies implement after-action reviews and corrective action plans and programs to facilitate an agency’s continuous improvement, especially related to preparedness efforts.
Keywords: after-action report, after-action review, corrective action, corrective action plan, corrective action program, evaluation, improvement plan, information and data collection, preparedness, qualitative and quantitative evaluation
Summary
This recommended practice provides information, considerations and recommendations to help public transit agencies implement after-action reviews and corrective action plans and programs. After-action reviews advance improvements to agency operations, planning, equipment and other elements. This recommended practice addresses the importance of and considerations for implementing after-action reviews for real-world events. After-action reporting for exercises and training is addressed separately in APTA SS-SEM-S-004-09, “Transit Exercises.”
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA SS-SEM-RP-021-26 | Original | 06/10/2026 | Published | Current |
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