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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2017

ITS America forms transportation-focused cybersecurity task force

The new group aims to address key issues in transportation such as technological challenges; legal and liability issues; and policy, regulation, and legislation.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2017

APTA announces 2017 Bus Safety & Security Excellence awards

Award winners include the San Diego MTS for their campaign to increase pedestrian safety and the Greater Bridgeport Transit for their "toolbox" to address preventable accidents.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2017

Las Vegas officials rethink bus ads, security after shooting

Authorities struggled to get a good view of the suspect due to a vinyl bus wrap.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2017

Irick named acting president of New York City Transit

He views the delivery of services as a business model and has overseen improvements such as Select Bus Service, security cameras on buses and the rollout of real-time bus location technology.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2016

M-1 RAIL unveils streetcar station design concept

Stations will be Wi-Fi enabled, heated and equipped with security cameras, emergency phones, and next-vehicle alert screens.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2016

Report: Public transit, cities should learn from San Francisco Muni hack

WIRED said American public transit systems, which make daily life possible for millions, are an easy target, since many are aging and underfunded, with barely enough money to keep the trains running, let alone invest in IT security upgrades.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

Metro-North Railroad to receive up to 94 M8 cars for New Haven Line

The new cars will come outfitted with security cameras and positive train control equipment when they are delivered to the railroad.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2016

Future for connected cars is promising, obstacles remain: study

Obstacles include privacy and security concerns, to a lack of infrastructure and the need for a legislative framework.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2016

Panasonic, Cradlepoint partner for mobile computing, connectivity solution

The 4G-LTE and FirstNet solution delivers highly-secure, enhanced LTE connectivity for multiple devices — significantly improving productivity, reducing downtime, and enhancing the security of in-vehicle networks.

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Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernSeptember 26, 2016

'See Something, Say Something' is Key Anti-Terrorism Tool for Transit

After acts of terrorism — domestic or international — law enforcement agencies are almost always asked: “How are you ‘ramping up’ your security efforts?”

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