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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2020

BART to Launch Ambassador Program on Trains for Safety & Security

Uniformed personnel will be equipped with radios to report safety and security concerns or biohazards.

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Transit Dispatchesby Amir LevintalNovember 19, 2019

'Flight shaming' movement shines spotlight on rail cybersecurity

A growing focus on train travel comes exactly as railways become increasingly modernized by adopting connected technologies.

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ArticlesNovember 5, 2019

Banned surveillance cameras and how to keep your transit operation safe

To help you avoid inadvertently purchasing dangerous equipment, here are some actions you can take to ensure your next purchase of an on-board video security system is safe.

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ArticlesOctober 23, 2019

Enhance station safety, security by designing for transit user experience

Focused design strategies can complement traditional approaches by enhancing user perception of safety.

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ArticlesOctober 16, 2019

Planning for Safety, Security in Public Transport

Article examines practices being used to enhance the security of transit systems and the people who interface with those systems.

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ArticlesSeptember 16, 2019

Transit tech now in national security discussions

The arguments for transit as national security policy have long ranged from energy independence that come with transit investments to transit’s role in arresting climate change.

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Transit Dispatchesby Amir LevintalAugust 14, 2019

Why Cybersecurity Is So Essential to the Future of Transportation

The more our train and subway systems are connected, the greater the number of ways hackers have to penetrate them in order to wreak their unique brand of havoc.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2019

St. Louis Metro names new public safety leadership team

Stephen Berry, Kevin B. Scott, and Vernon L. Summer will be responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of the transit system’s comprehensive security program.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2019

HART rider campaign promotes positive on-board experience

Targets customers, operators and the community and consists of education of the safety and security rules, and rider etiquette.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2019

Valley Metro's new 'Customer Experience' staff to assist riders, security

The coordinators will be located at the system’s busiest stations and support special events served by light rail.

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