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Videosby Alex RomanDecember 23, 2025

Establishing Standards & Codes in Canada, with CSA’s Ana-Maria Tomlinson

In this latest episode of METROspectives, we explore the evolving role of transit standards, including how they're responding to emerging technologies, climate change, and the growing need for equity and sustainability.

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A an image of a CTA bus with text reading "FTA Warns Chicago to Strengthen Transit Safety Plan or Lose Millions in Funding."
Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2025

Federal Transit Administration Warns Chicago to Strengthen Transit Safety Plan or Lose Millions in Funding

USDOT found the Chicago Transit Authority’s safety plan insufficient to safeguard commuters on buses and rail, as crime on Chicago transit approaches a decade-high.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2025

Chicago Transit, Police Unveil New Security Surge Plan

The surge is made possible by funding provided by CTA to expand the program.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2025

New York City Subway Crime at Lowest Level in Years

Accounting for increases in ridership, there have been 1.65 major crimes per million riders in 2025, down roughly 30% from 2021 and comparable to pre-pandemic lows.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2025

TTC Pushes for Stronger Protections as Toronto Marks Awareness Day

Together, the City of Toronto and the TTC strongly condemn any act of violence, harassment, or abuse against transit workers and make safety and well-being a top priority.

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A blue and white graphic with an image of a transit bus in a city and text reading "Transit & Paratransit Safety Leadership."
Newsby Elora HaynesDecember 17, 2025

From Rules to Reflexes: TAPTCO’s New Safety Leadership Program

Built on the ABC model and decades of NORMS training, the course helps transportation supervisors turn safe behaviors into habits with a standardized safety culture.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2025

Boston's MBTA Marks Major Milestone in Daniels-Finegold Settlement

After 19 years of steady progress under the 2006 Settlement Agreement, the MBTA has met a substantial portion of its obligations, allowing the court-appointed independent monitor, Judge Patrick King, to conclude his oversight.

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A Chicago Transit Authority rail line in the city.
Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2025

Federal Directive Targets Rising Chicago Transit Authority Assaults

The Federal Transit Administration is ordering the agency to update its safety plan and roll out security upgrades by mid-December, warning federal funds could be withheld.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 3, 2025

MJ Maynard Talks Advocacy, Mentorship, and the Future of Transit

In October, MJ Maynard-Carey, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, handed over the gavel to Leanne Redden, the incoming chair of APTA.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2025

New York MTA Expands Automated Camera Enforcement to 3 Bus Lines

The three new routes are in addition to the 51 routes currently enforced. More than 1,400 buses are now ACE-equipped, covering 560 miles of roads and benefiting over 915,000 daily customers.

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