Categories: Security and Safety

Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, and Port of Portland Police Department additions increase Transit Police staffing to 31.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10249442/portland-police-return-to-trimet-transit-police-for-the-first-time-since-2020

Categories: Security and Safety

The Philadelphia agency's quarterly data shows reductions in seven of the eight serious crime categories, including aggravated assaults and thefts.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10249001/crime-on-septa-continues-to-drop-new-quarterly-report-shows

Categories: Security and Safety, Technology

Vehicles improperly using busways and bus lanes, blocking bus stops, or illegally double-parked will receive warning notices in the mail for an initial...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10248745/new-yorks-mta-expands-bus-lane-camera-program

Categories: Management, Motorcoach, Rail, Security and Safety

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy welcomed Derek Barrs as the 8th Administrator of the FMCSA and David Fink as the 16th Administrator of the FRA.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10248679/senate-confirms-new-fmcsa-fra-administrators

Categories: Security and Safety

The new policy allows the agency to remove riders who threaten safety or disrupt service to protect passengers and transit workers.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10248672/samtrans-board-adopts-passenger-suspension-policy

Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail, Security and Safety

Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro recently addressed the crowd at the APTA's TRANSform Conference, which was held Sept. 14 to 17 in Boston.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10248457/safety-accessibility-key-for-ftas-molinaro

Categories: Management, Security and Safety

CATS expands safety efforts with new bike and UTV patrols, enhanced training, and closer coordination with local law enforcement.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10248449/cats-implements-new-security-measures-to-strengthen-public-safety

Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology, Zero Emissions

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10248339/biz-briefs-safety-fare-collection-and-more

Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology

Supported by legislation enacted this year, the agency will begin to issue permanent or temporary bans across all modes, including Local Bus, Light Rail,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10248367/maryland-transit-introduces-new-safety-policy-app-to-improve-rider-safety

Categories: Management, New Mobility, Security and Safety, Technology

The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be one of the most significant public events in North American history, with the tournament expanding from 32 to 48...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247996/the-world-cup-stress-test-are-u-s-cities-ready-for-potential-gridlock