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Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
MTA Launches First Subway Cars with Open Gangways Into Service

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also announced 1,000 of the agency's subway cars are now equipped with cameras.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214880/mta-launches-first-subway-cars-with-open-gangways-into-service
Categories: Security and Safety
San Diego MTS Unveils New Transit Security Initiatives

Security initiatives the agency is taking include increasing the number of officers, as well as improving visibility and response times.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214823/san-diego-mts-unveils-new-transit-security-initiatives
Categories: Bus, Motorcoach, Rail, Security and Safety
U.S. DOT Initiatives Observe National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

The new program incentivizes individuals and organizations to think creatively in developing innovative solutions to combat human trafficking in the...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214775/u-s-dot-initiatives-observe-national-human-trafficking-prevention-month
Categories: Management, Motorcoach, Security and Safety
FMCSA's Administrator Hutcheson Stepping Down

She will depart the agency on Jan. 26. Sue Lawless, FMCSA Executive Director and Chief Safety Officer, will serve as Acting Deputy Administrator and lead...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214196/fmcsas-administrator-hutcheson-stepping-down
Categories: Management, Motorcoach, Security and Safety, Technology, Zero Emissions
An Inside Look at What Makes AAAHI Successful

METRO's Innovative Motorcoach Operator of the Year focuses on technology and empowering people to drive its vision at six separate and environmentally...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214115/an-inside-look-at-what-makes-aaahi-successful
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety
Chicago's Metra Adopts Passenger Code of Conduct

The new Passenger Code of Conduct is in response to a law passed by the Illinois Legislature in 2023 that gives transit agencies the ability to act against...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213931/chicagos-metra-adopts-passenger-code-of-conduct
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
NY MTA Subway Lines Back in Service After Derailment

The full restoration of service will come two days after the collision incident, following the removal of two incident trains from the 96 Street subway...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213306/ny-mta-subway-lines-back-in-service-after-derailment
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
New York's MTA Completes Final 'Re-NEW-vation' of 2023

Court St Station marked the 53rd and final station to be re-NEW-vated in 2023, surpassing NYCT’s promised goal of upgrading, repairing, and deep cleaning 50...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213129/new-yorks-mta-completes-final-re-new-vation-of-2023
Categories: Security and Safety
BART Begins Testing New Fare Gates

The system is upgrading its fare gates for the first time in 20 years. BART has committed to opening 70-plus new fare gates systemwide by the end of 2025.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213022/bart-begins-testing-new-fare-gates
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Security and Safety
FTA Takes Steps to Address Nationwide Transit Worker Assaults

The Administration is encouraging members of the public, transit agencies, and other interested parties to submit comments on the proposed General...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212669/fta-takes-steps-to-address-nationwide-transit-worker-assaults
Categories: Security and Safety
NTSB Retires Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements

The NTSB Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements has been the focus of the agency’s safety advocacy efforts for nearly 35 years. 

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212436/ntsb-retires-most-wanted-list-of-transportation-safety-improvements
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety
MTI Survey Attempts to 'Put Brakes' on Transit Harassment

The MTI survey provides a rigorously-vetted research method transit operators can use to gather evidence about the extent of passenger harassment.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212220/mti-survey-attempts-to-put-brakes-on-transit-harassment
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
California's SacRT Enters Final Light Rail Testing Phase

During this phase of testing, the new low-floor trains will simulate real-world scenarios, actively pulling into stations, deploying ramps, opening and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211978/californias-sacrt-enters-final-light-rail-testing-phase
Categories: Security and Safety
OLI Releases Results from Rail Safety Week

Rail Safety Week is observed throughout North America each year, led by OLI, Operation Lifesaver Canada, and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF).

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211976/oli-releases-results-from-rail-safety-week
Categories: Motorcoach, Security and Safety
Tackling The Cost of Motorcoach Insurance Post-COVID

While the pandemic put a freeze on business, insurance companies were able to help operations control costs when their vehicles weren’t running. Now that...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211290/tackling-the-cost-of-motorcoach-insurance-post-covid
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
WMATA Begins Repressing Wheels on 7000-Series Railcars to Improved Standard

Under the new process, with concurrence from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, WMATA will increase the fit and press tonnage used to mount the...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211513/wmata-begins-repressing-wheels-on-7000-series-railcars-to-improved-standard
Categories: Paratransit, Security and Safety
Canada’s TransLink Now Features Braille Signage at all Bus Stops

The signage has been installed at more than 8,400 bus stops throughout Metro Vancouver.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211247/canadas-translink-now-features-braille-signage-at-all-bus-stops
Categories: Management, Security and Safety, Technology
The Need for Transit Data Cleansing and Standardization

While ensuring passengers have access to real-time data is the new norm in transit, there are important safeguards that must be put into place to be sure...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210946/the-need-for-transit-data-cleansing-and-standardization
Categories: Paratransit, Rail, Security and Safety
HDR-Led Team Lands New York MTA Program Management Contract

The team will conduct site and technical investigations, finalize selection of optimal design alternatives for each station, and prepare preliminary plans...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210820/hdr-led-team-lands-new-york-mta-program-management-contract
Categories: Motorcoach, Security and Safety
Greyhound Marks 36 Years of 'Home Free' Program

Home Free helps youth and young adults, who have run away or are experiencing homelessness, between the ages of 12 and 21 safely reunite with their families...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210816/greyhound-marks-36-years-of-home-free-program
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology, Zero Emissions
Biden Administration Marks 2nd Anniversary of IIJA

To date, the Administration has announced nearly $400 billion in IIJA funding, including over 40,000 specific projects and awards, across over 4,500...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210694/biden-administration-marks-2nd-anniversary-of-iija
Categories: Security and Safety
MTI Report Reveals Terrorists’ Choice of Weapon in Public Transit Attacks

The MTI’s latest report examines the way bombs were used in 3,836 attacks on passenger train and train stations, buses, and bus stations and stops.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210570/mti-report-reveals-terrorists-choice-of-weapon-in-public-transit-attacks
Categories: Security and Safety
FTA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rules to Strengthen Transit Safety Oversight

The FTA is seeking public comment on proposed changes to federal regulations that increase the roles and responsibilities of SSOAs to maintain effective...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210503/fta-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-rules-to-strengthen-transit-safety-oversigh
Categories: Management, Security and Safety
MTI Report: 71% of Americans Would Pay Higher Gas Taxes for Safer Roads

The survey series also assesses public support for raising transportation revenue through higher federal gas taxes or a new mileage fee.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210430/mti-report-71-of-americans-would-pay-higher-gas-taxes-for-safer-roads
Categories: Security and Safety
How TransLink is Preparing for Winter Weather

Among the winter readiness measures, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) will be testing the winter performance of a newly available bus tire.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210263/how-translink-is-preparing-for-winter-weather
Categories: Security and Safety
J. J. Keller Launches New Vehicle Accident Investigation Training Service

This onsite, consultant-led program trains a carrier’s fleet manager to understand the post-accident FMCSR requirements, determine if a driver followed the...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209994/j-j-keller-launches-new-vehicle-accident-investigation-training-service
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
March Networks Unveils New Capabilities, Focuses on Future of Video Surveillance

METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman recently spoke to Net Payne, chief sales and marketing officer at March Networks, about the new platform, the importance...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209424/march-networks-unveils-new-capabilities-focuses-on-future-of-video-surveillance
Categories: Security and Safety
Data Shows Fewer BART Trains Impacted by Unwanted Behavior

From May through October, the number of trains negatively impacted by BART PD incidents has fallen by more than 60%.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209904/data-shows-fewer-bart-trains-impacted-by-unwanted-behavior
Categories: Security and Safety
RTA Provides Transit Passes to Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

While use of the cards and some anonymous demographic information will be tracked and reported by The Network in an annual report, anonymity is key for...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209685/rta-provides-transit-passes-to-survivors-of-gender-based-violence
Categories: Bus, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
How Advanced Content Management Systems Can Enhance Transit Hub Experiences, Capabilities

CMSs are making it possible to centrally control content, power, and emergency broadcast capabilities for virtually every type and size of digital screen...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209381/how-advanced-content-management-systems-can-enhance-transit-hub-experiences-capa
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety
Sound Transit to Launch New Fare Compliance Program

Beginning Nov. 15, Seattle’s Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors will issue violations to passengers found to be riding repeatedly without proof of payment.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209415/sound-transit-to-launch-new-fare-compliance-program
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
NTSB Urges FRA to Expand Tech Usage to Improve Rail Safety

In a report, the NTSB identified situations where new and emerging technologies can improve the nation’s existing positive train control, or PTC, system and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209392/ntsb-urges-fra-to-expand-tech-usage-to-improve-rail-safety
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
MBTA Completes Expedited Red Line Work

All speed restrictions that were in place prior to the shutdown have been alleviated in this area, improving travel times by over 10 minutes for Ashmont...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209274/mbta-completes-expedited-red-line-work
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety
WMATA, Local Officials Open New Command, Communications Center

WMATA GM/CEO Randy Clarke and Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg toured the MICC during a ribbon cutting celebration for the new Metro Building at Eisenhower in...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209138/wmata-local-officials-open-new-command-communications-center
Categories: Security and Safety
FTA Seeking Input on New Training Requirements to Improve Rail Safety Oversight

The FTA is seeking public comment for rail transit and state safety oversight agency personnel to help maintain effective, ongoing safety training for the...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209024/fta-seeking-input-on-new-training-requirements-to-improve-rail-safety-oversight
Categories: Security and Safety
CUTA Report Shows How Public Transit Can Help Canada's Housing Crisis

The report emphasizes the role of public transit in shaping housing development, improving affordability, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208840/cuta-report-shows-how-public-transit-can-help-canadas-housing-crisis
Categories: Security and Safety
Metrolink Uses Earthquake Safety Technology for Great California ShakeOut

At 10:19 a.m., Metrolink trains operating on Metrolink-owned tracks were slowed by an automated process initiated by Metrolink’s early earthquake detection...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208598/metrolink-uses-earthquake-safety-technology-for-great-california-shakeout
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
SANDAG Taps HDR to Provide Environmental, Conceptual Engineering for LOSSAN Realignment

The firm has worked with SANDAG since 2020 on the San Diego Regional Rail Alternatives Analysis and Conceptual Engineering Study that set the groundwork for...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208505/sandag-taps-hdr-to-provide-environmental-conceptual-engineering-for-lossan-reali
Categories: Security and Safety
CAT, City of Savannah Team Up for Passenger, Operator Safety Awareness

CAT and the City of Savannah remain committed to ensuring a secure and welcoming environment for all riders and staff.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208234/cat-city-of-savannah-team-up-for-passenger-operator-safety-awareness
Categories: Security and Safety
Minnesota's Metro Bus CEO Wins WSO Award

The award recognizes an “active member of the WSO, who has shown above average skills in leadership, and supervision of transportation programs, etc.”

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208194/metro-bus-ceo-wins-wso-award
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
FRA Publishes Final Rule Requiring Image Recording Devices on Passenger Trains

The FAST Act required the regulation, and the regulation also responds to a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation with the aim to enhance...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208136/fra-publishes-final-rule-requiring-image-recording-devices-on-passenger-trains
Categories: Security and Safety
FRA Grants $38.3M to L.A. Metro for Project to Improve Safety

The project will improve safety at the Doran Street crossing, which has one of the highest numbers of safety-related incidents involving vehicles, bicycles,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208095/fra-grants-38-3m-to-metro-for-project-to-improve-safety
Categories: Security and Safety, Technology
March Networks Unveils RideSafe XT with Sleep Mode

Purpose-built for the specific requirements of today's transportation industry, the new March Networks solution reduces security risk, keeps passengers and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207956/march-networks-unveils-ridesafe-xt-with-sleep-mode
Categories: Security and Safety, Technology
INIT Set to Showcase Technologies at APTA EXPO

At the forefront is INIT's Intermodal Transport Control System, MOBILE-ITCS nextGen, now available as a cloud-native application, meeting the evolving...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207430/init-set-to-showcase-technologies-at-apta-expo
Categories: Security and Safety, Technology
Papercast Unveils 2 New Products

The groundbreaking products, developed in response to customer demand across multiple transit markets, "redefines industry standards with its exceptional...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207425/papercast-unveils-2-new-products
Categories: Security and Safety
Safe Fleet to Provide a Look at AI-Powered Future

The presentation “AI-Based Vehicle Detection: Reducing Collision Risk, Enhancing Transit Service,” part of the “Exploration of Safety Technology” Learning...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207471/safe-fleet-to-provide-a-look-at-ai-powered-future
Categories: Security and Safety
OLI's 2022 Annual Report Celebrates Achievements, Partnerships

The report brings OLI’s efforts alive by highlighting 2022 events, training classes, public outreach, and Rail Safety Week activities.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207595/olis-2022-annual-report-celebrates-achievements-partnerships
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
New York MTA Launches 'Courtesy Counts' Ad Campaign

The 34 illustrations that will be a part of this campaign feature a variety of creative artwork with messaging reminding transit customers about different...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207580/new-york-mta-launches-courtesy-counts-ad-campaign
Categories: Security and Safety
NTSB Chair Shares How Government Shutdown Would Impact Transportation Safety

The National Transportation Safety Board shared a statement from Chair Jennifer Homendy.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207205/ntsb-chair-shares-how-government-shutdown-would-impact-public-transit
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
St. Louis Metro Awards First Construction Contract to Beef Up Rail Security

The $6.4 million contract with Millstone Weber focuses on four MetroLink stations in St. Clair County: the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center Station, College...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10206922/st-louis-metro-awards-first-construction-contract-to-beef-up-rail-security


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