May 1, 2013
Draws upon empirical data from proprietary database of terrorist and serious criminal attacks against public surface transportation and from reviews of selected HSR systems, including onsite observations.
August 23, 2012
The "BusSafe" counterterrorism and criminal deterrence program consists of bus patrols and increased inspections at transit terminals, garages and high-volume boarding areas.
September 8, 2011
The collapse of the Twin Towers caused significant damage to the Cortlandt Street R station as well as the Cortlandt Street station on the 1 line, which remains out of service. The $20 million project to reopen the southbound platform was funded by the Port Authority and the MTA.
March 31, 2010
Steps include "gaming technology," germ warfare and emergency preparedness.
March 29, 2010
MPD is in regular communication with DHS, the Transportation Security Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Joint Terrorism Task Force.
December 4, 2009
Will involve the release of common, harmless tracer gases on underground portion of MBTA subway system from December 5 to 11.
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