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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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