Safety Corner

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 Corner•by Louie Maiello•May 14, 2019

Are your instructors cut out for the job of training bus drivers?

The importance of a solid instructional staff should not be taken lightly. A weak, inconsistent instructor will produce a weak, inconsistent student.

Safety Corner•by Lindsay Atherton•February 15, 2019

How AEDs Can Help Save Lives on Public Transit

Sudden cardiac arrest does not discriminate, it can strike anyone regardless of age or gender and at any time or place.

Safety Corner•by Sarah M. Kaufman•February 8, 2019

The Pink Tax on Transportation: Women’s Challenges in Mobility

Women in New York City spend an average $26 to $50 extra per month to stay safe on transportation.

Safety Corner•by Heather Redfern•October 10, 2018

Bringing Life-Saving CPR Training to Transit Stations

There’s a lot to do to pass time waiting at the station for a train — read…listen to music…learn how to save a life? Yes, in the minutes it takes for a train to arrive, a person can learn Hands-Only CPR.

Safety Corner•by Louie Maiello•September 13, 2018

Tips for Improving the Bus Boarding, Alighting Process

The servicing of several types of bus stops, in particular their locations, presents unique challenges involving the safe boarding and alighting process of customers.

Safety Corner•by Robert Hunter•June 29, 2018

Addressing sleep apnea in public transit operations

Sleep apnea is a common disorder affecting nearly 12% of the U.S. population, in which airway blockages cause shortened breaths or pauses in breathing while one sleeps.

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