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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 9, 2023

FMCSA Launches Inaugural 'Our Roads, Our Safety' Week

The effort, taking place May 7 to 13, will raise awareness and share actionable information on improving roadway safety, directly supporting the Department’s National Roadway Safety Strategy’s goal of zero roadway fatalities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 3, 2023

Metal Detector Pilot Program Coming to St. Louis' Metrolink

Transit riders will walk through metal detectors to gain access to Metrolink platforms.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 2, 2023

FRA Launches New Rail Safety Program

The new program will advance research and development efforts that seek to improve the safety, performance, and sustainability of freight, intercity passenger, and commuter rail.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 26, 2023

FTA Proposes New Requirements to Improve Transit Worker Safety

In a proposed update to the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASP) rule, FTA will codify communication between frontline transit workers and management.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 26, 2023

BCT Helps Community Through Storm

Broward County Transit (BCT) employees showed up to keep Broward County moving during a recent storm.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 21, 2023

Luminator, Safety Tech to Provide Mirrorless Driver Assistance Systems

This solution has been deployed by OEMs and transport authorities and can be supplied for new bus purchases or retrofit installation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 13, 2023

WMATA Advances Final Phase for 7000-Series Relaunch

Under the new plan details, the operations team will implement a 15-day manual measurement interval with a path to progress to a longer measurement period in the future.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 10, 2023

Q’STRAINT’s Girardin Talks Equity, the Importance of Accessibility

In an exclusive interview with METRO, Q’STRAINT Co-President Patrick Girardin discusses his company’s work to continue its mission to provide every wheelchair passenger with the same level of safety as non-ADA passengers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 7, 2023

OCTA Conducts First Responder Safety Training

Maintenance Training Manager Michael Tingley and Instructor Pat Courchaine of OCTA’s maintenance training team helped familiarize first responders with the systems on OC Bus.

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Photo Galleriesby News/Media ReleaseApril 4, 2023

NYC Transit Station Agents Begin Assisting Riders Outside of Booths

Station agents are now assisting riders outside of station booths by helping customers wherever they are located, answering questions and providing directional support, and more.

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