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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 19, 2024

FRA Issues Final Rule on Train Crew Size Safety

The new rule enhances safety in the rail industry by generally requiring and emphasizing the importance and necessity of a second crewmember on all trains.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 15, 2024

Montreal Campaign Focuses on Ensuring Frontline Worker Safety

The campaign can be seen in the STM’s ad spaces and features frontline workers on the job in the public transit network. The messaging delivers a clear, firm reminder that STM employees “deserve everyone’s respect, every day.”

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 10, 2024

FTA Finalizes Regulations to Promote Transit Safety, Protect Workers

The major safety updates will make transit systems safer for transit workers and passengers nationwide, while providing workers more input in safety-making decisions through enhanced safety committees.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 9, 2024

NTSB Adds 2 Board Members

The additions bring the board to its full complement of five members. The NTSB has been functioning with three board members since the departure of Vice Chairman Bruce Landsburg in December.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 5, 2024

WMATA: Ridership Up, Crime, Fare Evasion Down

As ridership grows, the agency will continue to incorporate innovative ways to serve customers throughout the region and keep them safe on their journey.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 5, 2024

California's SamTrans Adopts Code of Conduct, Enforcement Policies

The policy supports the District’s commitment to the safety of all transit worker staff, including frontline bus operators and passengers. It's designed to improve rider experience and prevent bus operator harassment.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2024

Pittsburgh Region Transit Taps Consultant for Monongahela Incline Review

Talson Solutions will review recent incline contracts, as well as current procedures and protocols. They will start their work this month.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 4, 2024

Public Transit Conference To Host Evolution of AV Session

The informative session will be moderated by Scott Belcher, executive director for ACES Mobility Coalition and feature Coalition for Reimagined Mobility’s Allante Whitmore, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority’s Doug Jamison, and Beep’s Mark Klein.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 2, 2024

Feds Release Final Rule on Train Crew Size Safety Requirements

The new rule enhances safety in the rail industry by generally requiring and emphasizing the importance and necessity of a second crewmember on all trains.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2024

New York to Pilot New Tech, Add Officers to Increase Subway Safety

The city is exploring, and will soon begin piloting, emerging technologies designed to detect weapons carried by travelers into the transit system.

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