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NewsOctober 5, 2021

SEPTA Approves Measures to Add More Social Outreach Workers

These specialists will add to teams that are already deployed on the system to assist individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental illness.

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NewsOctober 1, 2021

NTSB Calls for Railroads to Better Protect Rail Roadway Workers

The recommendation issued by the NTSB to the Federal Railroad Administration and Amtrak addressed several safety issues.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2021

FTA Announces RFI on Transit Worker Safety

This is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to help ensure the safety of American workers.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2021

Metra Police Save Man from Jumping Off Bridge

The incident was recorded on one of the officers’ body cameras.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2021

Ga.'s CAT Partners with Local Officials to Launch Vaccination Incentive Program

Under the incentive program, all employees will be paid $500 to get the vaccine.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2021

New York's MTA Announces Security Cameras Installed at All Stations

Cameras were deployed Sept. 11 at the 472nd station, Broadway station on the line.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2021

Sound Transit 'Ambassador' Program to Enforce Transit Fares

The Fare Ambassador Pilot Program grew out of passenger feedback and community engagement that expressed discomfort with fare enforcement officers who resemble law enforcement.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2021

Metrolink Teams to Pilot Earthquake Early Warning System to Enhance Rail Safety

The Earthquake Early Warning System uses data from the USGS-operated ShakeAlert® to notify Metrolink’s PTC system that an earthquake has occurred.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2021

FTA Makes $2.2B in ARP Funding Available to Help Transit Agencies with Additional Service Needs

Additional Assistance Funding may be awarded to transit systems demonstrating additional assistance is needed to cover operating expenses related to maintaining day-to-day operations, cleaning and sanitization, combating the spread of pathogens on transit systems, and maintaining critical staffing levels.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2021

FTA Urges Transit Agencies to Continue Emphasizing Importance of Vaccinations

Only 14% of Americans now say that they are not likely to get vaccinated, according to a recent Ipsos poll.

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