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APTA Recognizes Excellence in Rail Safety and Security at 2026 Rail Conference
Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHNominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability.
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It found that countries with advanced economies account for a growing percentage of incidents worldwide, with the U.S. taking the lead in the total number of incidents and number of fatalities.
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The Income Assistance Pilot Program launched in March to extend eligibility for transit discounts to individuals who receive public income assistance.
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From helping societal problems like homelessness and mental health to adding more security officers, these agencies are providing an example of how transit can help a community.
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New York State is considered to have a “moderate” occurrence of lightning, with 3.8 strikes occurring per square mile each year, according to the National Weather Service.
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Metrolinx’s wayfinding team, in charge of signage and other information systems, has put a major focus on ensuring that transit is accessible for everyone. Learn more about the systems they’ve implemented.
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The formula funding will help states and communities better prepare for and respond to extreme weather events like wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat.
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The agency is requesting emergency federal and state funding to help cover the losses caused by the unprecedented weather event.
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The rule would require a minimum of two train crewmembers for over-the-road railroad operations, with some exceptions for certain low risk operations and circumstances where mitigating measures are in place to protect railroad employees, the public, and the environment.
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The funding will help agencies retrofit subway stations so people who need an elevator or ramp — including people who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility — can still reliably access the rail systems serving their communities.
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The authors’ findings focus on cyber literacy and procurement practices, the lifecycle of technology vis-à-vis transit hardware, and more.
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