S.F. bill would allow city to conduct extra bus safety inspections
The bill is part of a package of legislation introduced this month inspired by a tour bus crash in Union Square in November that injured 20 people.
The bill is part of a package of legislation introduced this month inspired by a tour bus crash in Union Square in November that injured 20 people.
A preliminary investigation found that the suspect was disruptive on the bus, yelling and cursing, while the driver was very professional and politely asked the man to calm down or he would have to get off the bus.
A key component of the campaign is the Dumbs Ways to Die three-minute animated music video featuring 21 cartoon characters who deliver important safety messages in an unusual manner.
Denver RTD is partnering with Metro Trains Melbourne in Australia for its new safety campaign, which features the Dumb Ways to Die video -- a reminder to be safe every day. The three-minute animated music video features 21 cartoon characters who deliver important safety messages in an unusual manner.
Montreal-based architecture photographer, Chris Forsyth developed a photo series covering the often overlooked art and architecture of Montreal’s internationally renowned metro system. His objective is to show people that beautiful architecture, art, and design is accessible and present in all spaces.
For Fiscal Year 2015, the agency will collect 75% of all civil penalties it issued to railroads for violating federal safety regulations — a 6% increase over FY2014, and the largest percentage rate ever collected by the agency.
Gov. Cuomo's and Chairman/CEO Thomas F. Prendergast's plan includes expanding the creation of Wi-Fi hotspots in stations; accelerating mobile payment and ticketing to replace the MetroCard; and providing USB ports on subway trains and buses, offering customers the ability to charge their mobile devices while on the go.
The information about close call incidents enables the railroad to identify factors that contribute to accidents or injuries and to correct these problems before they result in harm.
Oculus opening in first week of March will provide greater ease of commute for PATH riders; Will eventually provide access to 11 NYC subway lines
Will direct the firm’s strategic consulting services across all market sectors, including buildings, transportation and infrastructure, industrial and energy, and environment.
Effective immediately, onboard personnel who see anyone attempting to board a Metra train with a hoverboard in their possession will require that person to exit the train.
Digital signage will run messages daily offering a help line call and text number, while announcements will be made at key transit stations and will expand to cars and bus stations.
With the Board’s action to amend MTS Ordinance No. 13, refusal by a rider to vacate priority seating and wheelchair areas for persons with disabilities and the elderly upon request may result in a citation and fines up to $100.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) unveiled its 2016 Most Wanted List of transportation safety improvements, calling it a “road map from lessons learned to lives saved.” The list focuses on 10 broad safety improvements on which the NTSB has made recommendations that have not yet been implemented.
The list calls for promoting both the availability of collision avoidance technology in highway vehicles and the completion of rail safety initiatives to prevent accidents. The list also calls for strengthening occupant protection in all modes of transportation
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