Operation Lifesaver has awarded $219,155 for rail safety public awareness campaigns in 11 states.

In fact, according to the new quarterly data, there were reductions in shootings and aggravated assaults compared to the same period last year on...

When private vehicles use designated lanes, agencies are forced to assess the impact the behavior has on city-wide congestion and public safety.

The agency's employees will visit one of the railroad’s 243 stations during the morning rush hour, distributing educational materials about train and grade...

The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing OCTA CEO Darrell E. Johnson to take all necessary steps to protect a vital stretch of track through...

The awards recognize transit organizations for their innovative and proactive programs.

Denver’s RTD reported their 2024 safety metrics, which show improvements across the board. They will continue to implement programs to further improve...

OCTA’s first action was to issue a request for information for contractors to provide dredging and transport options to expedite the sand placement...

In our latest edition of METROspectives, On Your Mark Transportation's Mark Szyperski joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the need for bus...

The purpose of the banning policy is to prohibit a person who commits a sex or sex-related crime or any assault on a WMATA employee, contractor, or customer...

Day-to-day “fires” may be stressful, but you’re used to putting them out, right? But are you prepared for a literal fire? What would you do if your office...

Metro first will focus fare inspections on RapidRide routes, other high-ridership bus routes. and the Seattle Streetcar.

At the top of the agency's list of strategies is an increased number of RTD Transit Police officers patrolling the system, an effort that has now resulted...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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.

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

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

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

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.

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