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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2003

WMATA steps up security as war begins

Metro Transit Police deployed special response teams and explosive detection canine teams to conduct sweeps of Metrorail stations.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2003

MARTA police to make random searches, inspections

The stricter security measures will only be employed during Code Orange or Code Red threat levels.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2003

TSA moves to Dept. of Homeland Security

The Transportation Security Administration was created in November 2001.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2003

APTA to coordinate public transportation ISAC

The Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) will collect, analyze and distribute critical security and threat information from government and other sources.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2003

TSA announces $15 million bus security grant program

The program, specifically earmarked for the benefit of private intercity bus operators, was part of a larger piece of legislation passed by Congress last year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2003

ABA releases anti-terrorism action plan to members

The plan outlines a number of security measures that operators can implement and provides training videos and materials for bus operation employees.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2002

Capital Metro deploys security cameras on buses

The Austin, Texas-based system will equip 120 buses with four to seven cameras at a cost of $560,000 made possible by a federal grant.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2002

House approves bus security measure

The legislation, approved on Friday, establishes a $99 million grant program to help private bus operators improve security.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2002

Security AlertWMATA CEO Strives to Minimize Vulnerability of D.C. Transit System

With the nation's capital at his feet, CEO Richard A. White says the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority has developed some cutting-edge strategies for disaster prevention, emergency response and asset protection.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2002

APTA Strikes it Rich in Las Vegas

EXPO draws in record attendance and showcases the latest technology. Reauthorization and security are common themes at meeting.

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