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Safety Corner

Alex Roman

Alex Roman

Executive Editor

Safety Corner helps you stay informed on the latest in public transit and motorcoach safety with expert insights, industry updates, and best practices. From safety regulations and accident prevention to emerging technologies and passenger security, we cover everything to keep travelers, operators, and policymakers up to date.

Safety Cornerby By Ignacio López-GoñiMarch 9, 2020

10 reasons not to panic about the coronavirus

What we certainly have is a pandemic of fear...But it is also right that we must not panic... there are causes for optimism.

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Safety Cornerby Morgan LyonsMarch 5, 2020

Whack-a-Mole is a Lousy Crisis Strategy

The response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak seems a bit whack-a-mole. It's hard to see the strategy through the chaos because all you're doing is reacting.

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Safety Cornerby Alicia DixonFebruary 11, 2020

Must lives be lost before feds fix FMVSS 302?

In bus interiors, the key combustible components are seating materials, and the federal regulations for seat cushioning and covers are grossly insufficient and outdated for fire safety.

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Safety Cornerby Alejandro SchwedhelmDecember 30, 2019

Scooter use is skyrocketing in cities, but are they safe?

Some have raised concerns given their small size, lower center of gravity than bikes, and relatively high speeds, and exposure to conflicts with vehicles or pedestrians.

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Safety Cornerby Colleen CostelloDecember 16, 2019

Are 'Bad' Microbes Getting a 'Free Ride' on Your Transit System?

Two in five Americans (39%) still opt to use public transportation while they're sick, according to a survey about cleaning habits.

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Safety Cornerby Mathew A. ParkerSeptember 24, 2019

Zero tolerance of workplace harassment: Striking the right balance

One of the important lessons for employers from the #MeToo movement is that their employees expect them to do more than they have in the past to prevent workplace harassment.

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