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NewsJune 9, 2021

New NJ TRANSIT Initiative Improves Rail Crossing Safety for Drivers Using Waze

The new Waze feature will automatically alert drivers while using the traffic navigation mobile app that they are nearing a railroad crossing.

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NewsJune 9, 2021

Metrolink Launches Multi-Platform Rail Safety Ad Campaign

The advertising is complemented with community outreach and direct intervention resources through a partnership with the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center.

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NewsJune 8, 2021

FTA Thanks Transit Agencies for Helping Americans Access COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

More than 350 transit systems are providing free transportation to vaccination sites or using their transit stations and facilities as vaccination sites, and some have even converted buses and other transit vehicles into mobile clinics.

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NewsJune 7, 2021

NTSB Issues 3 Safety Recs Following Utah Bus Crash

The crash happened when the medium-size bus was traveling east on Utah State Route 12, carrying 30 passengers during a trip from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. At a recorded speed of 64 mph (in a posted 65 mph zone) the bus’s right wheels departed the right edge of the roadway.

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NewsJune 7, 2021

SamTrans Launches Anti-Asian Hate Crime Campaign

In partnership with the Millbrae Anti-Racist Coalition and three Asian-American artists, SamTrans will feature anti-racism artwork on its buses and shelters spreading the message to “Love our Communities.”

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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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