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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2025

2024 Ridership on LA Metro Hits 311M

The total marks an 8% increase over 2023 annual ridership numbers and the first time the agency has reached this level of ridership since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SacRT buses will be key in helping the City enforce its ticketing policy.
Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2025

California's SacRT to Citation Vehicles Parked in Bus Stops

The announcement marks the next phase of SacRT’s Bus Stop Enforcement Program, which launched in December 2024 to improve rider safety, accessibility, and the reliability of bus service across Sacramento.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2025

LA Metro Enforces Bus Lane Ticketing

Originally announced in November, the bus lane enforcement pilot program is rolling out on major corridors where bus lanes have been established to prioritize public transit in areas with high bus ridership and traffic congestion.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2025

Virginia’s GRTC Launches Program to Enhance Rider Experience, Security

The Public Safety Officer and Public Safety Ambassador programs aim to create a safer, more welcoming environment for riders and staff while minimizing service disruptions.

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Safety Cornerby Lexi HigginsJanuary 8, 2025

Human Trafficking Awareness: What Public Transportation Can Do?

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the U.S., and January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2024

TriMet Taps STV to Enhance Security, Transit Mobility in Portland  

In partnership with TriMet, STV is creating a concept of operations, a dynamic framework for how the security center functions within TriMet’s entire system.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2024

San Diego Looks to Combat 'Wildcatting' Amid Public Safety Concerns

Wildcatters are unregulated and unpermitted ridesharing services who can be aggressive with their tactics to secure rides. Oftentimes, wildcatters harass taxicab drivers, vandalize public property, and do not undergo safety screenings.

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Safety Cornerby Shawn Enides November 13, 2024

Want to Improve Transit Safety and Operations? Break Down the Silos

Retrieving and reviewing data and video can be a cumbersome process for fleet managers. Each system or tool provides a piece of the puzzle, but seeing the complete picture requires tedious manual synchronization.

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ArticlesNovember 7, 2024

Next Generation of Positive Train Control: Unfolding Future Trends

For rail authorities and operators, the PTC journey has delivered multiple insights and challenges, marking a transformative step toward smart railways. However, this journey doesn’t end here — PTC 2.0 is on the horizon.

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PodcastsOctober 30, 2024

AI, Tech Adoption, and More with RTC of Southern Nevada's MJ Maynard

MJ Maynard, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss tech adoption, AI, working with data, and more.

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