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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2024

Fatigue, Disregard for Safety Regulations Lead to Fatal N.Y. Bus, Truck Collision

As a result of the crash, six bus occupants died and two were seriously injured. Another six, including the bus driver, sustained minor injuries. The driver of the box truck was also seriously injured.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 15, 2024

Operation Lifesaver Awards Safety Grant to Hampton Roads Transit

OLI’s new transit safety pledge campaign targets rail safety education for kids, teens, and adults. The grant was awarded to Hampton Roads Transit.

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Pedestrians crossing a crosswalk.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2024

SCAG receives $2.28 million in grants for traffic safety programs

SCAG’s Go Human program aims to raise awareness of traffic safety issues, making the roads safer for pedestrians and bikers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2024

San Diego Looks to Combat 'Wildcatting' Amid Public Safety Concerns

Wildcatters are unregulated and unpermitted ridesharing services who can be aggressive with their tactics to secure rides. Oftentimes, wildcatters harass taxicab drivers, vandalize public property, and do not undergo safety screenings.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 13, 2024

SacRT Awarded Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant

The Sacramento Regional Transit District has received a grant for extreme heat and community resilience that will allow them to enhance public health with heat-resilient bus shelters.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2024

Feds Unveil New Rule to Protect Rail Transit Workers Nationwide

This is the latest action from the Biden-Harris Administration to protect transit workers, keeping them safer at work.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2024

$2.4B Awarded to New Rail Projects

The projects will make rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient, getting goods and people where they need to be quickly with fewer disruptions, lower shipping costs, and less pollution.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2024

Feds Propose Amendments to PTC to Establish Strict Safety Standards for Rail Operations

The NPRM seeks to improve the efficiency and safety of railroad operations by standardizing regulations concerning railroad operations when PTC systems are not enabled

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"I Move NY" buses
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 24, 2024

NY MTA Launches Campaign Showcasing Workers Behind Public Transit

“I Move NY” campaign aimed at raising awareness of people moving the region every day shows worker profiles on thousands of bus and subway screens.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2024

Feds Proposes Revised Regulations to Enhance Track Safety

The changes would require certain railroads to supplement visual inspections by operating a Track Geometry Measurement System at specified minimum frequencies on certain types of track.

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