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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2011

MARTA releases FY12 budget proposal

The proposal, which will be presented at a series of public hearings in May, is focused on maintaining MARTA's long-term financial sustainability, preserving transit service and state-of-good-repair, enhancing some bus routes and implementing new security initiatives.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2011

New buses being built for presidential campaign

The U.S. Secret Service will take delivery next month of two campaign-style buses to provide heightened security for the President on bus tours and rural trips during the 2012 campaign.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2011

Amtrak looks to rail fans for security help

Soliciting through a "neighborhood watch style program" the efforts of people who are already watching the trains to keep an eye on suspicious activity on trains and around stations and tracks.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2011

TriMet to complete security camera installation

A $1.2 million Transportation Security Administration grant will help the agency to add closed circuit television cameras at the 10 remaining MAX stations currently without them. The grant also will fund security improvements at some facilities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2011

NJ Transit unveils ‘Scorecard’ system, requests feedback

A system of metrics is currently in development to provide a baseline for measuring NJ Transit’s performance in the areas of customer service, safety and security, financial health and service accountability. Executive director James Weinstein asked for help from riders, by participating in the first customer survey in April.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2011

TriMet selects new safety and security chief

Harry Saporta has worked on most major transit projects around the world. Most recently, he worked in Abu Dhabi as lead of the Surface Transport Safety and Security Project for all modes of surface transportation for the Emirate’s Department of Transport.

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ProductsMarch 7, 2011

Wheelchair Lifts

Next-generation Ricon Corp. S-Series and K-Series wheelchair lifts offer the security of the Ricon Safety Zone and advanced engineering that delivers reliable, low-maintenance performance for all transportation vehicles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2011

Amtrak launches YouTube channel, expands Wi-Fi

Channel will feature videos with information on safety and security; the Trails & Rails program; the Amtrak vision for high-speed rail; travel tips; and exclusive contests and promotions. Will also install its free Wi-Fi service, AmtrakConnect, on Northeast Corridor and more West Coast trains by the end of this year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2011

Bus shooting spurs security for AC Transit drivers

Law enforcement is tailing bus drivers on a route in North Richmond after a recent bus shooting. Drivers said that violence on the route is escalating.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2011

LaHood praises ABA, BISC for safety, security commitment

Members of the ABA also collectively donated or pledged $45,000 to the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation as part of the Philadelphia 2011 "Marketplace Gives Back" program.

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