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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2020

Early NHTSA estimates show reduced fatalities for 3rd consecutive year

A statistical projection of traffic fatalities for 2019 shows that an estimated 36,120 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2020

MTA to use UV light to clean transit system

The MTA is also launching the Essential Plan Night Service marking a robust increase in overnight bus service — substantially increasing the number of bus trips by 1,168 or more than 76%,

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2020

Metra increasing Electric service to complete PTC

The new schedule will represent about 74% of the normal weekday service.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2020

Proposed FMCSA rule aims to close information gap with clearinghouse info

The proposed changes are intended to improve highway safety by increasing compliance with existing drug and alcohol program requirements.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2020

MBTA, Transdev partner with Orion Labs for advanced communication

Transdev is the operating partner for MBTA´s door-to-door paratransit service, The RIDE, an essential transportation “safety net” for seniors and the disabled to access essential services.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2020

As COVID-19 lingers, motorcoach industry seeing devastating losses, report

Most charter and tour companies have closed their doors, commuter operations have mostly stopped running, and scheduled service operations are operating at approximately 15% of capacity.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2020

OLI awards grants for rail safety public awareness campaigns

The approved grants were awarded through a competitive process, with selection based on criteria such as successfully leveraging the federal funds with private partnerships.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2020

FTA provides flexibility for agencies to meet safety plan requirements

The PTASP regulation requires transit agencies to incorporate Safety Management System policies and procedures as they develop safety plans to manage safety risks.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2020

Rosco joins effort to supply PPE, equipment to N.Y. healthcare workforce

New York State is the hardest hit state in the U.S. with the most positive cases of COVID-19 and the most deaths resulting from COVID-19.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2020

More than 5K MTA employees return to work after quarantines

As a result of the strengthening workforce and improved employee scheduling, MTA New York City Transit is continuing to improve subway service regularity.

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