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News•by Staff•August 7, 2013

Fake MBTA transit cop helps curb station crime

Transit police officials say the fake cop, along with video cameras and a new lock, has cut bike thefts by 67%.

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News•by Staff•August 7, 2013

22 ingenious ways to improve the N.Y. subway

Ideas include antimicrobial benches, designated directions on stairs and car density tracking to help riders know where to stand on a platform.

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News•by Staff•August 7, 2013

Rail safety grants awarded to 8 agencies

Innovative projects will teach riders, drivers and pedestrians around the country some valuable lessons on interacting safely with transit tracks.

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News•by Staff•August 5, 2013

Majority of U.S. teens delay getting driver's license, report says

Not having a car, ability to get around without driving and gas expense were reasons cited for not obtaining license.

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News•by Staff•August 5, 2013

Minn. Metro adds 19 new full-time police officers

The new officers join 64 licensed and sworn full-time and 60 existing part-time officers.

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News•by Staff•August 5, 2013

Employer cell phone policy urged in wake of train crash

The human brain is incapable of simultaneously processing two cognitively demanding tasks, such as talking with someone on a cell phone while operating a vehicle.

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News•by Staff•July 31, 2013

Amtrak, Siemens demo testing of new locomotives

Testing includes maximum speed runs, acceleration and braking, operating with Amtrak passenger coach cars attached and testing the overall performance capabilities of the locomotive.

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News•by Staff•July 31, 2013

N.Y. MTA buys insurance protection for future 'Sandy' storms

Transaction provides protection in the unlikely event that the water level reaches designated heights in the New York City Metropolitan Region during any hurricane, tropical cyclone or tropical storm through August 5, 2016.

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News•by Staff•July 24, 2013

Minneapolis Metro campaign to help combat sex trafficking

Transit officials are looking to train bus drivers to spot suspicious activity and implement a public awareness campaign.

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News•by Staff•July 23, 2013

Wabtec, Herzog to equip San Diego rail with PTC for $9M

Wabtec will provide its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System equipment and installation for seven locomotives and 10 passenger transit cab cars on North County Transit District’s Coaster train. Herzog Technologies was previously awarded a contract to implement PTC for the rail system.

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