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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2025

Denver RTD’s 3-Year ‘Reclaiming Union Station’ Delivers Tangible Results

In the first quarter of 2022, RTD logged approximately 5,000 security-related calls for service at Union Station, compared with 2,127 in the first quarter of 2025.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 24, 2025

11 States receive Funding from Operation Lifesaver

Operation Lifesaver has awarded $219,155 for rail safety public awareness campaigns in 11 states.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2025

SEPTA Continues to Enhance Safety & Security Efforts

In fact, according to the new quarterly data, there were reductions in shootings and aggravated assaults compared to the same period last year on Philadelphia’s SEPTA system, with total crime on the system 28% lower than the three-year average preceding 2024.

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ArticlesApril 23, 2025

Clear the Way: How Bus Lane Automation Can Improve City Transit

When private vehicles use designated lanes, agencies are forced to assess the impact the behavior has on city-wide congestion and public safety.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2025

Chicago's Metra Plans 40 Safety Blitzes in 2025

The agency's employees will visit one of the railroad’s 243 stations during the morning rush hour, distributing educational materials about train and grade crossing safety, answering questions, and listening to riders’ safety concerns.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2025

Southern California's OCTA Authorizes Emergency Rail Stabilization Work

The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing OCTA CEO Darrell E. Johnson to take all necessary steps to protect a vital stretch of track through San Clemente, where recent landslides, beach erosion, and degrading riprap pose a serious threat to the rail line.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2025

APTA Names Bus Safety, Security Excellence Award Winners

The awards recognize transit organizations for their innovative and proactive programs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 2, 2025

Denver's Regional Transportation District Reveals 2024 Safety Metrics

Denver’s RTD reported their 2024 safety metrics, which show improvements across the board. They will continue to implement programs to further improve safety in their transit network.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2025

California's OCTA Says Coastal Rail Stabilization Requires Emergency Action

OCTA’s first action was to issue a request for information for contractors to provide dredging and transport options to expedite the sand placement component of the projects. OCTA expects to place approximately 540,000 cubic yards of sand.

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Videosby Alex RomanMarch 31, 2025

The Need to Prepare for Emergencies at Your Bus Operation with Mark Szyperski

In our latest edition of METROspectives, On Your Mark Transportation's Mark Szyperski joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the need for bus operations to be prepared for emergencies, including fires, tornados, and earthquakes.

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