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

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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

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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

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Chicago Takes Next Step Toward Automatic Bus Lane Enforcement
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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

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FRA Launches New Public Safety Data Portal to Improve Access and Transparency
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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

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California's SamTrans Adding Driver Barriers, Same-Day Paratransit Service
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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

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Marc Molinaro Confirmed as Administrator of the FTA
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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

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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

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Metro-North Taps STV to Procure First Battery-Electric Locomotive
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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

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WMATA Implements Policy to Ban Violent Offenders and Other Serious Criminals
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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

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