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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 5, 2023

FRA Announces Funding to Help Reduce Train-Vehicle Collisions

Nationally, the RCE Program will provide over $570 million in funding for 63 projects in 32 states.

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Articlesby Louis PrejeanJune 2, 2023

CTAA Expo 2023 Focuses on NEMT, Latest Trends

While non-emergency medical transportation was the theme of the expo, industry professionals discussed important public transportation topics.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 31, 2023

MARTA Aims to Prevent Vehicle Theft at Rail Stations

MARTA has partnered with Kia and Hyundai to distribute steering wheel locks in an attempt to prevent vehicle theft.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 31, 2023

FTA Asks for Comment on Proposed Updates to National Safety Plan

The draft of the updated safety plan was published in the Federal Register for a 60-day comment period.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 31, 2023

FMCSA Launches New Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

The campaign seeks to give the nation’s 8.7 million commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers the information needed to identify and report suspected human trafficking.  

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 23, 2023

San Antonio's VIA Names New Deputy CEO

Tremell Brown will continue to serve as chief safety officer and lead VIA’s STSS division, where he helped develop, implement, and oversee law enforcement, safety, and training development

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 19, 2023

NTSB Urges Action for Bridges Nationwide

The NTSB is now asking the Federal Highway Administration to develop a process for bridge owners nationwide to perform necessary follow-up actions on bridges with uncoated weathering steel components.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 18, 2023

Study Evaluates How to Kill Bacteria on Public Transportation

Led by the Vancouver Coastal Health medical microbiology team, researchers tested for virus-killing capabilities, including surrogates for COVID-19 and Noroviruses.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2023

CVSA Kicks Off 3-Day International Roadcheck

Each year, CVSA highlights certain aspects of the roadside inspection. This year, inspectors will focus on anti-lock braking systems and cargo securement to emphasize the importance of those aspects of vehicle safety.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 9, 2023

NY-Area Agencies Test Tech to Improve Operations, Employee Retention

The Operational Efficiency and Human Capital Utilization challenges were announced in January 2023 and solicited nearly 150 applications from across the world.

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