
Although it is the first long-term surface transportation bill since SAFTEA-LU expired in 2009, which will give the industry a sense of security when planning, it still didn’t solve the most pressing issue — finding a sustainable funding mechanism.
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The system was originally designed in the 1980s as a proof of fare system in which, proof of a valid fare must be held by the passenger and provided to law enforcement when asked.
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ELERTS See-Something Say Something mobile app enables riders to submit reports containing photos, video, and a description the issue, as well as a GPS map, pinpointing the problem area.
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Strategies include the expansion of the CTA’s extensive network of security cameras to more than 23,000, including multiple cameras on every CTA train and bus and at every CTA rail station.
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He has served as the interim GM/CEO for RTD since April. He has been with RTD for more than 21 years, serving as the assistant GM, safety, security and facilities, for the past eight years.
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A transit security report found that the number of assaults of drivers decreased 62% since 2010 due to the installation of protective shields on buses; however, union officials say many issues often go unreported.
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The letter also includes tips from the Bus Industry and Safety Council, which stresses pre- and post-trip security checks such as inspections of luggage bays and overhead compartments. Operators are also urged to report suspicious packages and to encourage riders to do the same.
Read More →Deploying elevated security towers at rail system parking lots; security kiosks; and access to real-time video/data via a LexRay mobile application, combined with "intelligence-led policing" and other law enforcement strategies.
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Uniting riders and security teams in the quest for enhanced transit safety, Vidcie InSight brings the power of social media to transit security.
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The 213-foot train, composed of 3 cars, has an open gangway allowing passengers to walk from one end of the train to the other. The interior provides a feeling of serenity and security with sections marked in two bright, harmonious colors: green turquoise and lemon used for the seats and the handles, according to the company.
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