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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2025

MTI Report Examines the Hidden Toll of Mental Health, Assaults on Transit’s Frontline

The study included a literature review, data collection and analysis, and an overview of reported public transit assault-related events, a discussion of contributing factors, and documentation of 10 public transit agency case study sites.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2025

Transportation Secretary Asks New York MTA to Improve Bus, Rail Safety

As noted in the letter, Duffy urged the MTA to act promptly to ensure compliance and avoid additional Federal Transit Administration enforcement actions, such as the redirecting or withholding of federal funding.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2025

Toronto Expands Fare Inspections to Bus Network

Customers riding streetcars and entering subway stations through fare gates are already subject to random fare inspections, however, adding the bus network is another step in the TTC’s enhanced efforts to protect some of the $140 million lost to fare evasion yearly.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2025

Chicago Takes Next Step Toward Automatic Bus Lane Enforcement

Hayden AI is responsible for performing a manual review of violations data before transferring data to the City of Chicago for final determination and violation issuance.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2025

Philadelphia's SEPTA Adding 'Stroller Spot' on Some Bus Lines

The effort is designed to make travel on SEPTA more accommodating to families.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2025

Pittsburgh Rolls Out New Courtesy Campaign

The campaign features a character with deep local roots — a pickle.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 10, 2025

Biz Briefs: MV Transportation, Gatekeeper, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2025

FMCSA Names Acting Administrator

In this role, Adrienne Camire will lead FMCSA’s efforts to advance commercial motor vehicle safety, improve the efficiency of the nation’s freight and passenger transportation systems, and restore common sense principles to regulatory oversight.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2025

Transportation Secretary Urges Amtrak, WMATA Leaders to Improve Transportation Safety in D.C.

In a series of letters, Secretary Duffy urged D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, and WMATA CEO Randy Clarke to prioritize improvements to passenger security, crime reduction, and roadway safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2025

New York MTA Adds 2 Open Gangway Trains to G Line

G train passengers now have a 15% chance of riding an open-gangway car every time they ride. Open-gangway trains first operated on the C line in 2024.

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