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Categories: Bus, Management, Security and Safety
Ohio's TARTA, Union Reach Labor Agreement

The union’s membership includes TARTA fixed route, paratransit, and TARTA Flex on demand operators, in addition to mechanics and other personnel.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237916/ohios-tarta-union-reach-labor-agreement
Categories: Motorcoach, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Biz Briefs: Transdev, MCI, and More

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237913/biz-briefs-transdev-mci-and-more
Categories: Management, Security and Safety, Technology
MTI Report Examines the Hidden Toll of Mental Health, Assaults on Transit’s Frontline

The study included a literature review, data collection and analysis, and an overview of reported public transit assault-related events, a discussion of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237776/mti-report-examines-the-hidden-toll-of-mental-health-assaults-on-transits-frontl
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety
Transportation Secretary Asks New York MTA to Improve Bus, Rail Safety

As noted in the letter, Duffy urged the MTA to act promptly to ensure compliance and avoid additional Federal Transit Administration enforcement actions,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237694/transportation-secretary-asks-new-york-mta-to-improve-bus-rail-safety
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety
Toronto Expands Fare Inspections to Bus Network

Customers riding streetcars and entering subway stations through fare gates are already subject to random fare inspections, however, adding the bus network...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237457/toronto-expands-fare-inspections-bus-network
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety, Technology
Chicago Takes Next Step Toward Automatic Bus Lane Enforcement

Hayden AI is responsible for performing a manual review of violations data before transferring data to the City of Chicago for final determination and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237345/chicago-takes-next-step-toward-automatic-bus-lane-enforcement
Categories: Bus, Management, Security and Safety
Philadelphia's SEPTA Adding 'Stroller Spot' on Some Bus Lines

The effort is designed to make travel on SEPTA more accommodating to families.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237341/philadelphias-septa-adding-stroller-spot-on-some-bus-lines
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Pittsburgh Rolls Out New Courtesy Campaign

The campaign features a character with deep local roots — a pickle.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237199/pittsburgh-rolls-out-new-courtesy-campaign
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Security and Safety, Technology
Biz Briefs: MV Transportation, Gatekeeper, and More

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237098/biz-briefs-mv-transportation-gatekeeper-and-more
Categories: Management, Motorcoach, Security and Safety
FMCSA Names Acting Administrator

In this role, Adrienne Camire will lead FMCSA’s efforts to advance commercial motor vehicle safety, improve the efficiency of the nation’s freight and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237024/fmcsa-names-acting-administrator
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Transportation Secretary Urges Amtrak, WMATA Leaders to Improve Transportation Safety in D.C.

In a series of letters, Secretary Duffy urged D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, and WMATA CEO Randy Clarke to prioritize improvements to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237021/transportation-secretary-urges-amtrak-wmata-leaders-to-improve-transportation-sa
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
New York MTA Adds 2 Open Gangway Trains to G Line

G train passengers now have a 15% chance of riding an open-gangway car every time they ride. Open-gangway trains first operated on the C line in 2024.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236888/new-york-mta-adds-2-open-gangway-trains-to-g-line
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety
Dallas Begins Work to Remove Center Crosswalks at 7 Light Rail Stations

Beginning March 3 and lasting into May, DART crews will work to remove the center crosswalks and install fencing between the individual tracks at LRT...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236886/dallas-begins-work-to-remove-center-crosswalks-at-7-light-rail-stations
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety, Zero Emissions
Accounting for Thermal Events On The Road, At Transit Facilities

As the popularity of EVs rises, structures designed to house them are being planned around preventing and mitigating the effects of fires caused by Thermal...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236838/accounting-for-thermal-events-on-the-road-at-transit-facilities
Categories: Security and Safety
WeGo, Announces Security Upgrades with Mayor, Police Chief.

MNPD and WeGo are joining forces to ensure security in Nashville’s transit system as a new security company is set to step in.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236755/wego-announces-security-upgrades-with-mayor-police-chief
Categories: Management, Security and Safety
NJ TRANSIT Launching New Customer Experience Enhancements

Customer Care Ambassador's and Station Care teams will be added at key stations, including Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236747/nj-transit-launching-new-customer-experience-enhancements
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Security and Safety
2024 Ridership on LA Metro Hits 311M

The total marks an 8% increase over 2023 annual ridership numbers and the first time the agency has reached this level of ridership since before the...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236314/2024-ridership-on-la-metro-hits-311m
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety, Technology
California's SacRT to Citation Vehicles Parked in Bus Stops

The announcement marks the next phase of SacRT’s Bus Stop Enforcement Program, which launched in December 2024 to improve rider safety, accessibility, and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236063/californias-sacrt-to-citation-vehicles-parked-in-bus-stops
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety, Technology
LA Metro Enforces Bus Lane Ticketing

Originally announced in November, the bus lane enforcement pilot program is rolling out on major corridors where bus lanes have been established to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236022/la-metro-enforces-bus-lane-ticketing
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Biz Briefs: Hitachi Rail, TSI, and More

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235908/biz-briefs-hitachi-rail-tsi-and-more
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety
California's OCTA Advances Priority Coastal Rail Projects

The move is another decisive step in the ongoing effort to protect and stabilize the coastal rail line through San Clemente to help ensure safe and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235825/californias-octa-advances-priority-coastal-rail-projects
Categories: Motorcoach, Security and Safety, Technology
Biz Briefs: Transit App, Daimler Coaches, and More

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235698/biz-briefs-transit-app-mercedes-benz-and-more
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Security and Safety
Ohio’s COTA to Waive All Transit Fares During Extreme Temperatures

Fares will be waived for the remainder of each day in which the heat or cold advisory or warning is declared. This applies to COTA’s fixed-route bus...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235242/ohios-cota-to-waive-all-transit-fares-during-extreme-temperatures
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety
Subway Fare Evasion Down 26% in NYC

In the last six months, from June 2024 through December 2024, subway fare evasion is down 26%. Across buses, including both the local and express bus...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235240/subway-fare-evasion-down-26-in-nyc
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety
Virginia’s GRTC Launches Program to Enhance Rider Experience, Security

The Public Safety Officer and Public Safety Ambassador programs aim to create a safer, more welcoming environment for riders and staff while minimizing...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235144/virginias-grtc-launches-program-to-enhance-rider-experience-security
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Boston's MBTA Completes Installation of Train Safety Tech on Entire Line

With this phase of the program now complete, PTC/ATC is now successfully active across all of the MBTA’s Commuter Rail lines.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235073/bostons-mbta-completes-installation-of-train-safety-tech-on-entire-line
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety, Technology
Boston Transit, Partners to Improve Bus Reliability

Up to 50% of transit delays consists of waiting at red lights in signalized intersections and these upgrades have the potential to significantly reduce that...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235061/boston-transit-partners-to-improve-bus-reliability
Categories: Management, Security and Safety, Technology
FTA Releases Preliminary Findings on How Transit is Improving Worker Safety

Preliminary analysis of agency responses shows more than two-thirds of transit agencies determined that strategies are necessary to reduce the risk related...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234594/fta-releases-preliminary-findings-on-how-transit-is-improving-worker-safety
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Phoenix's Valley Metro Taps STV to Assess Rail System Environmental Design

As part of its work, STV is assessing Valley Metro’s stations and stops and integrating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles to improve...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233990/phoenixs-valley-metro-taps-stv-to-assess-rail-system-environmental-design
Categories: Bus, Management, Security and Safety
Chicago Completes Accessibility Improvements at 100 Bus Stops

Upgrades have been made to 200 bus stops since 2022, as part of a broader effort to enhance access and inclusivity for transit users

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233740/chicago-completes-accessibility-improvements-at-100-bus-stops
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Zero Emissions
Boston Successfully Completes Track Improvement Program

Since 2023, the MBTA removed more than 220 speed restrictions and replaced 250,000 feet of rail across the system, saving riders 2.4 million minutes every...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233467/boston-successfully-completes-track-improvement-program
Categories: Security and Safety
DOT Issues Final Rule Establishing Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities

U.S. DOT issues a final rule to establish standards for transit stops in the public right-of-way focusing on improving accessibility for transit riders.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233296/dot-issues-final-rule-establishing-accessibility-standards-for-pedestrian-facili
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety, Technology
SacRT Teams with Hayden AI for Bus Stop Enforcement Program

The program will enforce parking regulations at bus stops throughout the city, ensuring that buses have unobstructed access to curbs, and passengers can...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233087/sacrt-teams-with-hayden-ai-for-bus-stop-enforcement-program
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
NJ TRANSIT Breaks Ground on Railcar Storage Facility

The project is part of NJ TRANSIT’s Resilience Program and will create an additional resilient storage location for railcars and locomotives that will...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232940/nj-transit-breaks-ground-on-railcar-storage-facility
Categories: Bus, Motorcoach, Security and Safety, Technology
Biz Briefs: Conduent, Keolis, and More

In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at the latest news in Philadelphia, Iowa, Virginia, and more.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232786/biz-briefs-conduent-keolis-and-more
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
TriMet Taps STV to Enhance Security, Transit Mobility in Portland  

In partnership with TriMet, STV is creating a concept of operations, a dynamic framework for how the security center functions within TriMet’s entire system.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232771/trimet-taps-stv-to-enhance-security-transit-mobility-in-portland
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Security and Safety
California's SamTrans Adding Driver Barriers, Same-Day Paratransit Service

Many of the buses are used along SamTrans’ busiest route, the ECR, which runs along El Camino Real between Daly City and Palo Alto.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232547/californias-samtrans-adding-driver-barriers-same-day-paratransit-service
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Stadler to Modernize Atlanta's Signaling Tech

The replacement of the current system will improve train control, which in turn increases rail safety and on-time performance.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232540/stadler-to-modernize-atlantas-signaling-tech
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety
Canadian Transit Association Introduces 'The Transit Code'

Adapted in collaboration with Halifax Transit from their award-winning initiative, The Transit Code creates a unified standard for fostering a respectful...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232382/canadian-transit-association-introduces-the-transit-code
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety, Technology
Transport for London Piloting CCTV at Bus Shelters

The trial is designed to improve passenger safety, especially for women and girls, and ensure they can travel with confidence 24 hours a day.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232105/transport-for-london-piloting-cctv-at-bus-shelters
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety
Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT Highlight Recent Infrastructure, Reliability Improvements

After issuing a report in August, which included details of joint efforts and progress to date, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT released a new progress report today...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231893/amtrak-nj-transit-highlight-recent-infrastructure-reliability-improvements
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety
Fatigue, Disregard for Safety Regulations Lead to Fatal N.Y. Bus, Truck Collision

As a result of the crash, six bus occupants died and two were seriously injured. Another six, including the bus driver, sustained minor injuries. The...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231806/fatigue-disregard-for-safety-regulations-lead-to-fatal-n-y-bus-truck-collision
Categories: Security and Safety
Operation Lifesaver Awards Safety Grant to Hampton Roads Transit

OLI’s new transit safety pledge campaign targets rail safety education for kids, teens, and adults. The grant was awarded to Hampton Roads Transit.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231578/oli-awards-new-grant-to-hampton-roads-transit
Categories: Security and Safety
SCAG receives $2.28 million in grants for traffic safety programs

SCAG’s Go Human program aims to raise awareness of traffic safety issues, making the roads safer for pedestrians and bikers.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231537/scag-receives-2-28-million-in-grants-for-traffic-safety-programs
Categories: Management, Security and Safety
San Diego Looks to Combat 'Wildcatting' Amid Public Safety Concerns

Wildcatters are unregulated and unpermitted ridesharing services who can be aggressive with their tactics to secure rides. Oftentimes, wildcatters harass...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231507/san-diego-looks-to-combat-wildcatting-amid-public-safety-concerns
Categories: Security and Safety
SacRT Awarded Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant

The Sacramento Regional Transit District has received a grant for extreme heat and community resilience that will allow them to enhance public health with...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231477/sacrt-awarded-extreme-heat-and-community-resilience-grant
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety
Feds Unveil New Rule to Protect Rail Transit Workers Nationwide

This is the latest action from the Biden-Harris Administration to protect transit workers, keeping them safer at work.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230741/feds-unveil-new-rule-to-protect-rail-transit-workers-nationwide
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
$2.4B Awarded to New Rail Projects

The projects will make rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient, getting goods and people where they need to be quickly with fewer disruptions, lower...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230727/2-4b-awarded-to-new-rail-projects
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Feds Propose Amendments to PTC to Establish Strict Safety Standards for Rail Operations

The NPRM seeks to improve the efficiency and safety of railroad operations by standardizing regulations concerning railroad operations when PTC systems are...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230644/feds-propose-amendments-to-ptc-to-establish-strict-safety-standards-for-rail-ope
Categories: Security and Safety
NY MTA Launches Campaign Showcasing Workers Behind Public Transit

“I Move NY” campaign aimed at raising awareness of people moving the region every day shows worker profiles on thousands of bus and subway screens.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230511/mta-launches-campaign-showcasing-workers-behind-public-transit


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