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U.S. Deputy Transportation Secretary Mortimer Downey has unveiled a new initiative to ensure "the highest levels of safety in the nation’s mass transit," as he put it.
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In 2009, there were 70 reports of operators being subjected to some type of physical assault. About 40 percent included persons spitting or throwing an object at the operator. Transit officials estimate a safety shield could prevent a significant number of these assaults.
Read More →RoadRunner system will enable transit officials to monitor video both inside and outside paratransit and fixed-route buses and view the speeds and routes of vehicles on an interactive map.
Read More →Contains industry-standard metrics for on-time performance, mechanical reliability and the causes for delays and cancellations.
Read More →This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph Szabo announced safety regulations requiring Positive Train Control (PTC) technology to be installed on major rail lines around the nation, as well as commuter and intercity passenger rail routes.
Read More →Julie D’Orazio will be responsible for increasing the firm’s transit and rail revenue, enhancing marketing capabilities, and strengthening relationships with clients.
Read More →The bill applies to any parking facility, including garages, lots, and park-and-ride lots owned or operated by New Jersey Transit or any municipality, authority or other governmental entity.
Read More →Sound Transit expects to begin construction of some project elements this year and to open for service between 2027 and 2029.
Read More →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.
Read More →APTA releases this monthly Transit Savings Report to examine how an individual in a two-person household can save money by taking public transportation and living with one less car.
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