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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2020

ACLU files lawsuit challenging secrecy of face recognition tech usage

The lawsuit was filed against the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ICE, and the TSA.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2020

LIRR activates 108 more miles of PTC

The activation puts 72.5% of the LIRR’s 305 total route miles now operating in PTC.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2020

New CTA safety plan to add more officers, use smart policing tech

Also, a new stragetic support center will provide access to more than 32,000 surveillance cameras already installed on CTA property.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

FRA report finds industry on path to meeting PTC mandate

As of Dec. 31, systems were in RSD or operation on 55,601 route miles — 96.3% of the nearly 58,000 route miles subject to the mandate.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

MARTA names new chief of police and emergency management

Chief Scott Kreher will report directly to Chief of System Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Wanda Y. Dunham.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2020

Revamped Calif. station to enhance pedestrian safety

Improvements include a pedestrian undercrossing, lengthened passenger platforms, and fencing between tracks for added safety.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2020

NY MTA, union call for more penalties for bus operator attacks

The announcement came a week after a B15 bus operator was violently assaulted while driving.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2020

DWS unveils ADA-compliant tactile warning mat for pedestrians

The RediMat features a proprietary pre-applied adhesive system, ensures quick installation (less than 10 minutes).

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2020

MBTA unveils plan to accelerate rail infrastructure projects

The projects will include additional diversions of weekend service on all rapid transit lines and several commuter rail lines.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2020

St. Louis Metro contracts with private security team to monitor system

Agency working with G4S to implement a mobile deployment strategy that more adequately reflects the travel of its transit customers. 

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