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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2004

APTA sets strategic initiatives at annual meeting in Atlanta

Asa Hutchinson, undersecretary of borders and transportation at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, told APTA attendees that it's critical to strike the right balance with transit security measures.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2004

BusCon 2004 highlighted by security talks, product debuts

More than 60 commercial buses competed for attention on the BusCon show floor. Next year's event, its 10th anniversary, will take place in Las Vegas, Nov. 8 to 10.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2004

Olympic transportation control system tested

$300 million system monitors transportation security from land and air.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2004

Transit Center Design for a Post-9/11 World

In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, transit station architects must respect the need for greater security without compromising design elements, local character and customer satisfaction.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2004

Civil rights groups attack MBTA transit security plans

Random baggage searches, intended to prepare Boston’s public transit network for the next month's Democratic National Convention, have come under fire.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2004

N.Y. MTA launches security ad campaign

Four posters that alert riders to report suspicious behavior will be placed on and around MTA buses and subways.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2004

Congress urged to provide critical funding for security upgrades

Transit, motorcoach industries testify before House subcommittee.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2004

New railroad security bill introduced in House

The $1-million bill includes more than $600 million to improve the safety of rail tunnels used by Amtrak and commuter railroads.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2004

On the Alert: Rail Security in the Age of Terrorism

Explosive detection equipment, increased station and railcar sweeps and public awareness programs are some of the strategies being employed by transportation agencies to combat terrorism.

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2004

Inspection tool has security advantages

A handhled inspection tool is being used by a Chicago motorcoach operator to safeguard against tampering or other security breaches.

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