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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2025

L.A. Metro Board Approves Labor Deal, Expansion for Transit Ambassador Program

The move follows significant public support for the Transit Ambassador initiative and sets the stage for Metro to employ ambassadors, previously contracted through third-party vendors directly.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2025

APTA Announces the 2025 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Winners

Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2025

Santa Monica, Calif.’s Big Blue Bus Launches Prohibition Order Program

Enabled by California Senate Bill 1417, the program grants the agency authority to restrict service access for individuals involved in repeated policy violations or criminal activity on transit vehicles and facilities.

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Riders walk down an outdoor rail line platform for the Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 23, 2025

Denver RTD Reports Strong Gains in Customer Satisfaction and Service Performance

Survey results reflect rider-reported improvements in safety, vehicle cleanliness, on-time performance, and the agency’s overall value

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ArticlesJune 23, 2025

Smarter Speed Management for Safer, More Efficient Public Transit

Across the U.S., municipalities and transit agencies are grappling with a growing challenge: ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation in complex and congested urban environments.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

WMATA launches Automatic Train Operation on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines

The agency completes systemwide rollout of ATO, improving speed, safety, and reliability while reducing travel times and paving the way for a more modern, efficient transit experience.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 13, 2025

Safety, Zero Emissions, Highlight Biz Briefs

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

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2025

FRA Launches New Public Safety Data Portal to Improve Access and Transparency

The redesigned portal consolidates and modernizes information from two legacy FRA websites, including one developed in the 1990s, to deliver an easier, more flexible way for users to view, sort, and analyze safety data across the national rail system.

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Image of a bus operator posing from the front seat of a public bus, behind a clear partition.
Newsby StaffJune 11, 2025

King County Metro To Install Operator Safety Partitions Fleetwide

The Seattle agency has committed to adding safety partitions to its fleet of roughly 1,400 buses to improve safety conditions for bus operators.

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Newsby Alex RomanJune 9, 2025

New Guide Helps Public Transit, Motorcoach Fleets Prepare for Emergencies Before Disaster Strikes

A new industry guide arms transit and motorcoach fleet managers with the tools and strategies they need to safeguard operations, passengers, and personnel before disaster strikes.

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