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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2025

Subway Fare Evasion Down 26% in NYC

In the last six months, from June 2024 through December 2024, subway fare evasion is down 26%. Across buses, including both the local and express bus network, fare evasion is down by 9.1% over the same period of time.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2025

Virginia’s GRTC Launches Program to Enhance Rider Experience, Security

The Public Safety Officer and Public Safety Ambassador programs aim to create a safer, more welcoming environment for riders and staff while minimizing service disruptions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2025

Boston's MBTA Completes Installation of Train Safety Tech on Entire Line

With this phase of the program now complete, PTC/ATC is now successfully active across all of the MBTA’s Commuter Rail lines.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2025

Boston Transit, Partners to Improve Bus Reliability

Up to 50% of transit delays consists of waiting at red lights in signalized intersections and these upgrades have the potential to significantly reduce that time.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2025

FTA Releases Preliminary Findings on How Transit is Improving Worker Safety

Preliminary analysis of agency responses shows more than two-thirds of transit agencies determined that strategies are necessary to reduce the risk related to assaults on transit workers, and these agencies are working to roll out a variety of mitigation measures.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2025

Phoenix's Valley Metro Taps STV to Assess Rail System Environmental Design

As part of its work, STV is assessing Valley Metro’s stations and stops and integrating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles to improve safety and the passenger experience.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2025

Chicago Completes Accessibility Improvements at 100 Bus Stops

Upgrades have been made to 200 bus stops since 2022, as part of a broader effort to enhance access and inclusivity for transit users

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 23, 2024

Boston Successfully Completes Track Improvement Program

Since 2023, the MBTA removed more than 220 speed restrictions and replaced 250,000 feet of rail across the system, saving riders 2.4 million minutes every weekday and generating nearly $1 million in economic benefit every day.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 19, 2024

DOT Issues Final Rule Establishing Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities

U.S. DOT issues a final rule to establish standards for transit stops in the public right-of-way focusing on improving accessibility for transit riders.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2024

SacRT Teams with Hayden AI for Bus Stop Enforcement Program

The program will enforce parking regulations at bus stops throughout the city, ensuring that buses have unobstructed access to curbs, and passengers can safely board and exit buses at designated stops.

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