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Image of the Blue Line light rail in Charlotte, NC. Text reads: "FTA Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS System."
Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

FTA Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS' Security Spending & Safety Plans

The Federal Transit Administration will evaluate CATS' compliance with federal safety directives after multiple violent incidents in 2025.

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A RTD transit police offer holds up a tablet showing virtual reality training while an officer in the background stands with a VR headset on.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 3, 2025

RTD Transit Police Use Virtual Reality Tech to Enhance Real-World Skills

The virtual scenarios allow officers to train in a safe environment and assess multiple options for addressing threats.

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Two RTD transit police officers walk along a track with a police dog on a leash.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2025

Denver's RTD Sees Reports of Illicit Drug Activity Decrease for 13 Consecutive Months

Customer reports of illegal drug activity decreased an average of 65% per month in 2025 when compared to the same period last year.

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A Santa Monica, California, Big Blue Bus at a bus stop.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 26, 2025

Automated Bus Lane and Bus Stop Enforcement Coming to Santa Monica

Learn how Santa Monica's new ABLE program uses onboard cameras to catch vehicles blocking transit lanes and stops.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2025

Denver's RTD Boosts Rail Fare Inspections by More Than 500%

Throughout 2025, officers are conducting between 300,000 and 400,000 fare checks a month on the rail system, the agency reported.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2025

MTA Reports Safest July in NYC Transit's History

NYPD statistics show robberies are down 16.7%, felony assaults down 9.3%, and grand larcenies down 6%. Notably, there were no burglaries the entire month of July.

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ArticlesJuly 28, 2025

Benefits will be Crucial in Addressing the Transportation Sector’s Growing Labor Needs

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics underscores this two-fold challenge. By 2033, the country is projected to see 1.9 million job openings in transportation and material-moving occupations, a figure higher than the average across all industries.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2025

New York MTA Installs Protective Platform Barriers at Over 50 Subway Stations

Halfway through 2025, the MTA is on track to install barriers at more than 100 subway stations by the end of the year.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsJuly 10, 2025

Innovation Showcase: Autonomous Buses Are on the Horizon

Autonomous vehicle technology has advanced dramatically and will likely reach mass markets in 2027. We examine how the technology is developed and what it means for public transportation systems and driverless buses.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2025

Biz Briefs: Via, Hitachi Rail, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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