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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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The Earthquake Early Warning System uses data from the USGS-operated ShakeAlert® to notify Metrolink’s PTC system that an earthquake has occurred.
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Additional Assistance Funding may be awarded to transit systems demonstrating additional assistance is needed to cover operating expenses related to maintaining day-to-day operations, cleaning and sanitization, combating the spread of pathogens on transit systems, and maintaining critical staffing levels.
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Only 14% of Americans now say that they are not likely to get vaccinated, according to a recent Ipsos poll.
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The funds are intended to help transit agencies maintain service and jobs as communities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The enforcement program is aimed at mitigating potential train/vehicle collisions and resulting injuries and/or fatalities. The program also seeks to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety in the Crenshaw District.
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In a new report, “APTA Recommendation on Commuter Rail Liability Insurance,” outlines how the commuter rail insurance market has become significantly more expensive and has much less capacity in terms of insurers willing to participate.
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Homendy was nominated by President Joe Biden May 19; testified in a June 24 confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and was unanimously confirmed by the Senate Aug. 9.
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The safety plans were required to be completed by July 20, following an FTA rule issued in 2018.
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As part of TransLink’s Reconnect Campaign, the new feature will help customers feel confident knowing if there will be room on their vehicle before leaving home.
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Each model creates a pattern that effectively distributes the spray at the appropriate cover rate to kill bacteria, helping business owners and cleaning professionals disinfect with confidence.
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