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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 11, 2023

CTA Announces Crime Decrease in July

The CTA works closely with CPD to deter crime on or near CTA properties and will also assist in investigations when a crime occurs.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 10, 2023

New York Gov. Announces Statewide Cybersecurity Strategy

The Strategy articulates, for the first time, a set of high-level objectives for cybersecurity and resilience across New York.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 9, 2023

U of South Florida Lands FTA Grant To Support Transit Worker Safety

The initiative will better inform FTA’s efforts in developing public transportation safety measures in the light of many reports of violence toward transit workers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2023

FTA Announces $102.3M in Disaster Relief Funding

The funding is provided through FTA’s Public Transportation Emergency Relief (ER) Program.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 25, 2023

DART Enhances Security Focus with Contract Officers

TSOs will provide enhanced service on DART’s light-rail vehicles and platforms, as well as the Trinity Railway Express (TRE), with a focus on DART Code of Conduct violations and any potential unlawful activities on DART property.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 21, 2023

TTC, ATU Local 113 Teaming Up to Improve Bus Operator Health

The TTC and ATU Local 113, working together with ATU International and Centennial College, have also begun work on a new system that will improve air quality.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 20, 2023

Amtrak Continues NEC Track Work

While this work may result in occasional temporary inconveniences, Amtrak said the long-term customer benefits are many, including increased reliability and improved on-time performance.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 19, 2023

California's GET Fire Damages Hydrogen Bus, Fueling Infrastructure

The hydrogen buses were being fueled at the time of the fire. One bus was destroyed and only the dispensing portion of the hydrogen fueling station was damaged, according to the agency.

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Newsby Alex RomanJuly 19, 2023

NTSB Investigating Factors in Greyhound Illinois Crash

During a press conference, the NTSB said the investigation will center around human performance, survival factors, and motor carrier factors, as well as rest area safety, bus occupant protection, potential driver fatigue, and medical fitness.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 14, 2023

WMATA to Reopen 2 Orange Line Stations

In total, WMATA’s team installed nearly 25 miles of new rail during this phase of construction, replacing some of the oldest rail in the system to improve safety and reliability.

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