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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 19, 2023

New York MTA Testing New Features on Buses to Improve Operator, Customer Safety

New York City Transit (NYCT) is testing and evaluating the efficacy of a fully enclosed operator compartment prototype for bus operators designed to cover operators by providing a physical barrier separate from the public area.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 18, 2023

How OLI is Observing Rail Safety Week

This annual week-long event concentrates public attention on the need for rail safety education and saves lives by educating and empowering the public to make safe decisions around tracks and trains. 

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ArticlesSeptember 15, 2023

Predictive Maintenance in Railways: Exploring Best Practices with IoT

Let’s find out why predictive maintenance is considered the most promising service approach for rail and how to get the most out of its implementation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2023

GMV, Maui Bus Work Together to Restore Maui Transit Operations

GMV is bringing together its employees, customers, and partners to raise funds that will go directly to Maui Bus’ preferred relief organization, Maui United Way.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2023

OLI Promotes Safe Practices When Working Near Railroad Tracks

The PSA, Choose Safety First, is available in English and Spanish and encourages safe choices for these essential workers. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2023

CTA Crime Continues Downward Trend

According to statistics released last week by the Chicago Police Department (CPD), which provides law enforcement across the CTA system, crimes decreased across the board during the month of August.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 8, 2023

MBTA Releases Independent Audit, Publishes Internal Safety Review

The investigations revealed deficiencies in track inspection processes, including inconsistencies in documentation and oversight. Both concluded improvements are imperative in terms of leadership, standardizing procedures, increasing staffing and training, and clearly outlining roles and responsibilities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 8, 2023

TriMet Works to Combat Drug Use On Board

TriMet has been working to keep the use of illicit drugs in its community off its buses and trains.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 8, 2023

Transit Agencies Continue Safety, Health Efforts

The University of Washington released an analysis of drug smoke and residue samples collected on transit vehicles.

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Newsby Alex RomanSeptember 7, 2023

METRO's 2023 Innovative Solutions Award Winners Revealed

Now in its ninth year, the Innovative Solutions Awards honors bus operations and their supplier partners for successful partnerships that positively impacted them. This year's crop also expanded to include passenger rail operations and their supplier partners who have done the same.

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