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News•by Staff•November 11, 2013

FMCSA previews changes to Safety Measurement System

The updated Webpage features a more user-friendly navigation, creates a one-stop shop for FMCSA safety information and will make important information easier to understand.

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News•by Staff•November 11, 2013

Calif. adopts new track worker safety rules following BART deaths

The decision adopts new rules in General Order 175 and reflects years of discussion, debate, and collaboration in this proceeding and amongst California’s rail transit industry experts and stakeholders.

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News•by Staff•November 8, 2013

AngelTrax unveils new line of HD cameras

Precision-engineered to deliver unparalleled picture and sound quality for transit applications, the line includes nine cameras with varying fields of view ranging from focused 20-degree to wide-angle 120-degree capture.

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News•by Staff•November 7, 2013

NTSB calls for audit of FMCSA oversight processes

Also opened the investigative dockets, including more than 2,100 pages, from four recent commercial vehicle accidents, two of which included motorcoaches. Together, the accidents resulted in 25 deaths and 83 injuries.

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News•by Staff•November 7, 2013

BART managers to take hot seat regarding worker deaths

Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), called for the hearing months before the recent deaths of BART worker Christopher Sheppard, 58, and contractor Laurence Daniels, 66, regarding concerns about "unresolved" BART workplace safety issues in recent years, the report said.

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News•by Staff•November 6, 2013

Humorous signs give boost to NYC subway conductors

To ensure that New York City subway drivers are alert, they are required at each stop to point out the window at a zebra-striped band, which inspired the creation of a video showing people holding humorous signs for the conductors to read.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2013

N.Y. MTA officials arrest 2 in ticket vending scam

Seized evidence includes thousands of debit and credit card numbers of Nassau, Queens and Westchester residents, many of which come from compromised TVMs.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2013

Detroit bus driver attacked with bleach

A city bus driver reportedly opened the door at a stop near when witnesses say an attacker who was on the ground outside threw a bucket of bleach in his face. Police said it was premeditated.

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News•by Staff•November 4, 2013

Homeless turn overnight Calif. bus route into 'hotel'

Line 22, the only bus route that runs 24 hours in the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority system, becomes an unofficial shelter each night, with riders taking the two-plus hour trip from East San Jose to Palo Alto before heading back again.

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News•by Staff•November 4, 2013

DriveCam changes name to Lytx Inc.

The company’s flagship product will now be called DriveCam, powered by Lytx, and it will continue to offer the same driver safety solutions and services.

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