METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2018

Maryland adding 70 New Flyer clean-diesel buses

Each bus is equipped numerous safety features including security cameras, an audible safe turn alert system, and curbside and street-side turn aid lights, as well as a factory-installed driver’s barrier to increase bus operator safety.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJune 13, 2018

APTA names winners of 2018 rail safety, security 'excellence' awards

The awards recognize public transportation organizations for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMay 22, 2018

CTA upgrades 600 security cameras for rail safety program launch

Along with lighting improvements along the Green Line, the upgrade kicks off the first of several phases of the Safe & Secure program.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffApril 19, 2018

Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus earns APTA Gold Safety, Security Award

BBB has steadily decreased its preventable accident rate from 2.21 accidents per 100,000 miles in fiscal year 2015 to 1.83 accidents per 100,000 miles in FY 2017.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 12, 2018

Cleveland RTA's bus system receives APTA's Gold Safety Award

Award will be presented with the honor for its achievements in safety, security, and operations in May at the APTA Bus and Paratransit Conference in Tampa, Fla.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2018

DART staff join effort to communicate new security initiatives to riders

The agency is adding security officers and new cameras on platforms, buses, and trains.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Transit Dispatchesby Karsten OberleMarch 7, 2018

Railway cybersecurity must never be taken lightly

Many cybersecurity breaches are traced back to human error, from lack of compliance with security policies to configuration errors. Even the best-trained staff can be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of daily alerts that need to be tackled.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2018

JTA, ELERTS team to launch mobile safety app

JTA See & Say makes it easy for individuals to communicate threats, safety, and security concerns in real-time.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2018

DART lauded for increased light rail security efforts

In December, DART's board of directors approved spending $1.7 million for 30 additional security guards, provided by contract with Walden Security, and has almost completed its first install of 48 security cameras.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2018

Luminator, Tolar Manufacturing partner for transit 'smart' shelters

Apollo Video Technology's high definition CCTV video surveillance system can also be integrated for enhanced safety and security of waiting passengers and transit property.

Read More →