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NewsJune 2, 2021

Study Finds Most Transit Attacks Occur During Off-Peak Hours

Approximately 60% of passenger rail and bus system attacks occur during off-peak hours, as opposed to only 19% occurring during peak hours, according to new research from the Mineta Transportation Institute.

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NewsMay 27, 2021

9 Killed at VTA Light Rail Yard

According to multiple reports, authorities confirmed the identity of the gunman as a 57-year-old VTA employee.

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NewsMay 18, 2021

CTA Launches Campaign to Welcome Back Transit Riders

The “When You’re Ready, We’re Ready!” campaign highlights CTA’s affordable and convenient service to encourage people to take transit.

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NewsMay 6, 2021

Federal Mask Requirement Extended for Public Transportation

The requirement, which went into effect for individuals across all U.S. transportation networks in February, is now extended through September 13.

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NewsMay 5, 2021

NJ TRANSIT Offering Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

The agency’s “VAXRIDE” program includes up to two free round trip rides to approximately 11,000 residents.

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NewsApril 27, 2021

March Networks Lands Large California Contract

The $4 million contract will see more than 400 buses deployed with March Networks’ complete end-to-end RideSafe solution.

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NewsApril 27, 2021

Transit Unions Announce 5 Key Policies to Protect Workers as U.S. Moves to Zero Emission Vehicles

The policies come on the heels of a global climate summit and promises made by President Biden to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.

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NewsApril 26, 2021

Freedman Seating, Intermotive Introduces SeatLink™ Seat Belt Warning System

The system displays and tracks the occupancy and belt status of passenger seats and provides visual warnings for the driver.

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NewsApril 20, 2021

Testing Validates Safety of CDTA’s GILLIG Buses

Beginning in August 2020, two 40-foot GILLIG diesel hybrid buses were used as testbeds for evaluation of two products made by the United Safety and Survivability Corporation

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NewsApril 12, 2021

Metrolink Receives FRA Grant for Suicide Prevention Campaign

The 12-month campaign will address the issue of suicides along the system through training, public engagement, and awareness.

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