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Security and Safety

News•by Staff•June 12, 2019

Bombardier safety system to prevent light rail collision, overspeed

Designed to ensure the driver always maintains full control over the vehicle by using digital track data and visual odometry.

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News•by Staff•June 11, 2019

Data shows health risks associated within transportation workforce

Findings include increased risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes for drivers.

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News•by Staff•June 11, 2019

PSTA fast tracks new safety barriers to protect bus drivers

Planned safety upgrades come less than three weeks after HART bus driver Thomas Dunn was murdered on the job by a passenger.

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News•by Staff•June 6, 2019

Transdev's Foothill Transit contracts for bus ops, transit stores renewed

The contractor has provided Transit Store Operations and Bus Stop Maintenance services for the past 30 years.

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News•by Staff•June 5, 2019

BART police taking new steps to combat cellphone thefts

BART had 402 electronic item thefts reported in the system from January 1st through last month.

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News•by Staff•June 5, 2019

Amtrak promotes rail crossing, track safety tips ahead of summer

A train traveling at 55 miles per hour can take approximately one mile, or the length of about 18 football fields to stop.

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Articles•June 5, 2019

Consultants Address Latest Trends, Challenges

With funding continuing to be an issue for transit projects, some of the top voices in the industry discuss ways to bridge that gap.

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Articles•Cover Story•June 4, 2019

Tornado Digs Deep to Serve Customers, Support Employees

The company’s owner/founder Juan Vazquez directs 120 motorcoaches from 50 bus terminals throughout the U.S. and Mexico, ensuring his company always goes the extra mile.

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News•June 3, 2019

Boston's Commuter Rail Revived Through Rehab

Since Keolis began operation of the commuter rail system, it has worked with the MBTA to revitalize its aging fleet, improve track and infrastructure, and boost revenue and ridership.

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Articles•June 3, 2019

Sydney Rail Ops Designed with Humans in Mind

Sydney, Australia’s new facility will be able to operate under extreme events with redundant and diverse power and communication feeds.

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