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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 13, 2024

Pittsburgh to Examine Reasons for Monongahela Incline Issues

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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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2024

Chicago's Crews to begin 'Refresh & Renew' Rail Station Work

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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 6, 2024

New York Unveils 5-Point Plan to Increase Subway Safety

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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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsMarch 6, 2024

Cybersecurity at the Forefront of This Year's Public Transit Conference

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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 1, 2024

Chicago Summit Focuses on Improving Transit Safety

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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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 23, 2024

BART Rider Satisfaction Up

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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 22, 2024

Increased Patrols, Security Cameras Boost WMATA Safety Program

As part of the initiative, customers will see special police officers walking trains and buses to provide a sense of security and address illegal activity in real time.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 21, 2024

NY MTA To Go LED in Subway Stations to Increase Safety

The project will brighten every subway platform and mezzanine, increasing safety system-wide and enhancing the customer experience.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 16, 2024

MBTA Completes Expedited Red Line Track Work

Crews accomplished this critical work due to unencumbered access to track areas while Red Line service was suspended between Alewife and Harvard stations for 10 days from February 5 to 14.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 2, 2024

MTA Launches First Subway Cars with Open Gangways Into Service

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also announced 1,000 of the agency's subway cars are now equipped with cameras.

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