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The city is exploring, and will soon begin piloting, emerging technologies designed to detect weapons carried by travelers into the transit system.
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The grants will fund a variety of crossing safety and trespass prevention public education projects, which also will be conducted in conjunction with the nonprofit safety group’s observance of “See Tracks? Think Train!” Week, September 23 to 29.
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The high-definition LCD screens are installed on board near the entry stairwell and continuously stream live video feeds from existing security camera infrastructure onboard buses.
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RTD continues to hire officers for its Transit Police Department, with a goal to have 119 officers on staff by the end of 2024. In August 2022, the agency had 19 sworn officers.
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The review will be conducted by an objective third party and overseen by a committee, which will include local stakeholders, including affected business owners.
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In 2024, crews will be performing an estimated $6.5 million in repairs and maintenance. Through the end of May, crews will focus on 13 rail stations across five lines, as well as improvements at three bus turnarounds.
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The plan includes surging State personnel to assist NYPD bag checks, a new program bill that would permit transit bans for individuals that assault other passengers, adding new cameras to protect conductor cabins, and more.
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The need for an increased cybersecurity has never been greater, but there are still many transit agencies who may not know where to start. This session will focus on best practices for ensuring that your agency is both protected and can respond to potential cyber attacks.
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The Summit gathered leaders and transit riders to explore solutions, including enhancing personal security and addressing perception of crime on transit and incorporating transit-specific strategies into social services initiatives.
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For the second consecutive quarter, the percentage of riders who say they have seen BART PD on their trip has also reached a record high.
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