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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2014

Chicago Transit to renovate Blue Line station

The project includes improving station and platform lighting; installing additional security cameras and CTA Bus and Train Tracker displays and making repairs to the station platform canopy.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2013

Bombardier’s crossing tech featured in rail security project

Participated in the European Union-funded railway industry partnership for integrated security of rail transportation, Protectrail, as a consortium partner. As part of the project, Bombardier demonstrated its rail security solution, the EBI Gate 2000 level crossing system, at a test track in Żmigród, Poland.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2013

Private security targets fare evaders on Phoenix light rail

Phoenix voters in March approved Proposition 300, which allowed the city manager to hire private security guards to cite fare evaders or passengers who commit other violations. Previously, only police officers and their assistants had that authority.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2013

UITP, ITF partner to promote public transit globally

Convene to work together to develop joint recommendations in vocational training, staff security and the promotion of formal, and the reduction of informal, employment in public transport.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2013

Calif. agency taps SinglePoint for Wi-Fi

The In Motion Moovbox M220 system consists of two parts: A rugged antenna about the size of a hockey puck that is mounted on top of each vehicle and a 3G/4G router that can also connect to DRV/CCTV security system.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2013

Detroit buses may get their own police force

The Detroit DOT may soon put more officers on city buses. The move is a response to bus drivers demanding more security, particularly after a passenger threw a bucket of bleach on a driver. The cost could be more than $2 million.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2013

Hispanic Motorcoach Council holds first meeting

The newly created group offers support through networking, knowledge and information related to security issues, safety compliance, legislative/regulatory oversight and operational best practices.

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ArticlesSeptember 23, 2013

MCI Commuter Coaches to Enhance Pace Service

The Bus-on-Shoulder program has reduced travel times and improved on-time performance. The new wheelchair lift-equipped vehicles include Wi-Fi, security cameras, special graphics, luggage racks and plush seats.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2013

MARTA launches rider conduct policy

Under “Ride with Respect,” prohibited activities include solicitation; selling goods or services; loud music; spitting; littering; eating on transit vehicles; and fighting. The agency is also increasing its police presence, adding security cameras to vehicles and made available to customers an app to report problems.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2013

BART awarded transit security funds for Transbay Tube

The money also helps fund BART’s patrol teams made up of eight highly trained personnel who specialize in anti-terrorism prevention and detection.

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