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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2011

Subways are biggest terror threat post 9/11

NYPD's security strategy includes the use of bomb-sniffing dogs, random bag checks, regular inspections of tunnels and mining for intelligence about potential threats.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2011

Toronto Transit installs anti-suicide crisis lines in subway

The program "Crisis Link" features a series of signs and specially equipped payphones that will connect callers with a trained counselor.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2011

Chicago transit honored for rail track renewal project

As part of the project, crews replaced nearly seven miles of running rail, contact rail and ties — including all wooden ties dating back to the 1950s — which were replaced with concrete.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2010

Article: Five suggestions for safer transit systems

Steps include "gaming technology," germ warfare and emergency preparedness.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2009

Md.'s sub system launches credit card option

Over the next 90 days ticket vending machines at light rail stops will also be upgraded to accept credit cards. Credit card acceptance is part of a comprehensive program to make the payment of transit fares faster and easier for MTA riders.

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