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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
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Feds Proposes Revised Regulations to Enhance Track Safety

The changes would require certain railroads to supplement visual inspections by operating a Track Geometry Measurement System at specified minimum...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230447/feds-proposes-revised-regulations-to-enhance-track-safety
Categories: Security and Safety
Denver's RTD Adopts Resolution Focused on Eliminating Transit-Related Traffic Fatalities

The board-approved initiative outlines agency specific Vison Zero strategies to make transit operations and RTD’s system safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230364/rtd-adopts-resolution-focused-on-eliminating-transit-related-traffic-fatalities
Categories: Security and Safety
San Diego MTS Board Approves Changes to Fare Enforcement

MTS’s New Fare Enforcement Diversion Program changes likely to see largest impact on Trolly riders.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230152/san-diego-mts-board-approves-changes-to-fare-enforcement
Categories: Management, Security and Safety
Transdev U.S. Names New VP, Safety and Security

With more than 15 years of experience in the safety and risk management industry, Joanna Cornell brings a wealth of expertise in implementing advanced...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10229845/transdev-u-s-names-new-vp-safety-and-security
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Transforming Mass Transit with AI and Advanced Analytics

Transit agencies are laser-focused on improving safety, security, and efficiency in their mass transit systems, and they are increasingly looking to new...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10229368/transforming-mass-transit-with-ai-and-advanced-analytics
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Agencies Release Feasibility Study to Increase Capacity at New York Penn Station

The study concludes none of the concepts achieve this capacity goal, a significant milestone that determines the focus going forward will be on options that...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10229339/agencies-release-feasibility-study-to-increase-capacity-at-new-york-penn-station
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety, Technology
MBTA Launches NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program

In partnership with Swiftly, off-the-shelf tablet technology will be piloted in the operator cabs of up to 100 buses by the end of the year, providing...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10229263/mbta-launches-nextgen-bus-navigation-pilot-program
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
SEPTA Expands Efforts to Combat Fare Evasion

SEPTA’s board approved the purchase of 100 full-length fare gates from Conduent Transport Solutions Inc.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10229091/septa-expands-efforts-to-combat-fare-evasion
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
New FTA Directive Requires Transit Agencies to Address Transit Worker Assaults

The General Directive, the first one to be issued by FTA, will require more than 700 transit agencies nationwide to take action to protect frontline transit...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10228969/new-fta-directive-requires-transit-agencies-to-address-transit-worker-assaults
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety
NJ TRANSIT Advances Railcar 'Safe Haven' Storage, Inspection Facility Project

The project is part of NJ TRANSIT’s Resilience Program and calls for the creation of an additional storage location for rail cars and locomotives that will...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10228554/nj-transit-advances-railcar-safe-haven-storage-inspection-facility-project
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
WMATA Completes New Faregates at Rail Stations

More than 1,200 five-foot-tall gates and taller fences have been installed across all stations. The agency also improved its fare boxes across its bus fleet.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10228550/wmata-completes-new-faregates-at-rail-stations
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Operation Lifesaver Awards Grants for Crossing Safety Public Awareness Campaigns

The FHWA-funded grants will be awarded to Operation Lifesaver organizations in Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10228181/operation-lifesaver-awards-grants-for-crossing-safety-public-awareness-campaigns
Categories: Security and Safety, Technology
AI, Tech Adoption, and More with RTC of Southern Nevada's MJ Maynard

MJ Maynard, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss tech adoption, AI,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10227591/ai-tech-adoption-and-more-with-rtc-of-southern-nevadas-mj-maynard
Categories: Security and Safety, Technology
The Latest in Security Products

Check out the latest video surveillance, mirrorless products, and more.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10226974/the-latest-in-security-products
Categories: Security and Safety, Technology
Chicago to Pilot ZeroEyes Gun Detection Technology

The technology has already been implemented in a variety of settings including other major transit agencies, schools, and more, and is also currently in use...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10227251/chicago-to-pilot-zeroeyes-gun-detection-technology
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Pittsburgh Set to Reopen Red Line

The work completed is among several light-rail infrastructure investments PRT has planned over the next few years totaling more than $150 million.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10227306/pittsburgh-set-to-reopen-red-line
Categories: Bus, Motorcoach, Security and Safety, Technology
Tech Showcase: Addressing Safety Challenges with Video Mirror Systems

Ensuring the safety and security of operators, passengers, and pedestrians in public transit is crucial.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10227201/tech-showcase-addressing-safety-challenges-with-video-mirror-systems
Categories: Management, Security and Safety
New York MTA Names Criminal Justice Advocate

An experienced criminal attorney, Kathryn Falasca will work with law enforcement agencies, prosecutorial agencies, and community-based organizations to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10227096/new-york-mta-names-criminal-justice-advocate
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety
King County Metro's ‘Operation Safe Transit’ Initiative Yielding Results

The initiative was launched by KCSO, in May, as a pilot program focused on targeted work on transit and at transit locations in Seattle, such as bus stops...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10226870/king-county-metros-operation-safe-transit-initiative-yielding-results
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety
TransLink Launches Fare Enforcement Program

The high-profile blitz is designed to deter people from using the transit system without paying or paying the appropriate fare amount. Those who still...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10226833/translink-launches-fare-enforcement-program
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety
MARTA Completes 1K New Bus Stop Amenities in 5 Years

The installations consist of bus shelters, standalone benches, and other seating options, and include trash cans and signs with service information at stops...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10226785/marta-completes-1k-new-bus-stop-amenities-in-5-years
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety
New York Begins Issuing Violations for Blocking Bus Stops, Double Parking

The program is in addition to existing enforcement of cars blocking bus lanes on 14 bus routes equipped with Automated Camera Enforcement and double parking...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10226687/new-york-begins-issuing-violations-for-blocking-bus-stops-double-parking
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
FTA Issues Final Rule on Training Requirements to Improve Transit Safety

The updates maintain a uniform safety training curriculum and minimum requirements for rail transit and state safety personnel, building upon existing...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10226290/fta-issues-final-rule-on-training-requirements-to-improve-transit-safety
Categories: New Mobility, Security and Safety
Portland Teams with Lyft, Lime for Shared e-Scooter Program

After a competitive process, PBOT awarded multiyear contracts to Lyft and Lime to provide up to 3,500 e-scooters combined among the two companies.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10226099/portland-teams-with-lyft-lime-for-shared-e-scooter-program
Categories: Management, Security and Safety
MARTA Names New External Affairs Team Lead

In this role, Steven Parker will help develop and implement initiatives that strengthen the MARTA brand through compelling marketing and communications...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10225868/marta-names-new-external-affairs-team-lead
Categories: Bus, Security and Safety, Technology
California's AC Transit Expands Bus Lane Enforcement Program

The agency is expanding its use of automated cameras equipped with artificial intelligence after evaluating their effectiveness in detecting illegal...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10225831/californias-ac-transit-expands-buse-lane-enforcement-program
Categories: Motorcoach, Security and Safety
Why a Pre-DOT Audit is Important for Motorcoach Companies

Every bus company should know a DOT audit could come at any time, therefore, it's important to be prepared at all times.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10225739/why-a-pre-dot-audit-is-important-for-motorcoach-companies
Categories: Bus, Management, Motorcoach, New Mobility, Paratransit, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
METRO Names 2024 Innovative Solutions Award Winners

Now in its 10th year, the Innovative Solutions Awards honors bus and rail operations and their supplier partners who have implemented initiatives that...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10225666/metro-names-2024-innovative-solutions-award-winners
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Feds Visit Key Northeast Corridor Inspection Sites

FRA Administrator Amit Bose and FTA Regional Administrator Michael Culotta joined Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT personnel to see inspections underway along the NEC...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10225628/feds-visit-key-northeast-corridor-inspection-sites
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Copper Wire Thefts Impacting Denver RTD's Rail Services

RTD has reported five instances of copper wire being stolen along light rail alignments over the last week alone.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10225524/copper-wire-thefts-impacting-denver-rtds-rail-services
Categories: Bus, Motorcoach, Security and Safety
NTSB Raises Concerns on Proposed Marijuana Changes

The board is concerned that the proposed move would prohibit continued federally required testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees for marijuana...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10225303/ntsb-raises-concerns-on-proposed-marijuana-changes
Categories: Security and Safety, Technology
Chicago's New Chatbot Program Seeing Early Success

Early data shows the communication tool has been successful and widely used, making it easier for customers to provide feedback and report issues in real-time.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10224919/chicagos-new-chatbot-program-seeing-early-success
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
New York MTA Celebrates New Subway Safety Milestones, Decrease in Crime

Transit crime is down 44.4% this week compared to the same week last year, down 26.6% over the last four weeks compared to the same time period last year,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10224866/new-york-mta-celebrates-new-subway-safety-milestones-decrease-in-crime
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
SEPTA Adds Safety Initiatives in Response to FTA Inspection

The CAPs will help the authority further the series of proactive efforts initiated late last summer aimed at enhancing safety and security; increasing...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10224741/septa-adds-safety-initiatives-in-response-to-fta-inspection
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
MBTA Launches Public Narcan Pilot

In the coming weeks, Naloxone will be available to the public at Quincy Center, Ashmont, Andrew, South Station, and Harvard.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10224593/mbta-launches-public-narcan-pilot
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety
SEPTA Reports 37% Decrease in Serious Crimes

SEPTA has not seen an increase in any crime category this year compared to this time last year.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10224401/septa-reports-37-decrease-in-serious-crimes
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
Hudson River Tunnel Project Lands $11B in Fed Grants, Financing

The Hudson Tunnel Project encompasses a range of components, including a new double-track tunnel between the Bergen Palisades in New Jersey and Manhattan in...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10224390/hudson-river-tunnel-project-lands-11b-in-fed-grants-financing


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