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ArticlesNovember 5, 2019

Banned surveillance cameras and how to keep your transit operation safe

To help you avoid inadvertently purchasing dangerous equipment, here are some actions you can take to ensure your next purchase of an on-board video security system is safe.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2019

New York City Transit expands bus lane enforcement program

ABLE forward-facing cameras captures evidence of vehicles obstructing bus lanes to document bus lane violations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2019

NYCT announces graduated fines for bus lane violations

Violations will be captured using a new automated bus-mounted camera system.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2019

Chicago completes surveillance camera upgrade on rail system

In total, 660 existing cameras were upgraded and 340 cameras were added.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2019

NY MTA to install cameras on buses for bus lane traffic enforcement

The $6.2M contract, awarded to Siemens Mobility Inc., includes purchase, installation, and warranty of cameras and computers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2019

Metrolinx sharing smart card data without warrant despite concerns

In 22 instances related to law enforcement investigations or suspected offenses the agency divulged card users’ information.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2019

BC Transit expands CCTV camera implementation

Overall, 373 medium- and heavy-duty buses have had cameras installed as part of a project supported by the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2018

China screening subway riders with facial recognition technology

Passengers are required to link their identification to their photos using a mobile phone application or station kiosk.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2018

Chicago Transit adds 500 cameras to upgrade security efforts

Will add 1,000 new cameras and upgrade more than 3,000 older-model cameras to the latest-generation high-definition models.

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Transit Dispatchesby Gary WatsonOctober 14, 2018

Safeguarding Surveillance Data So You Don’t Fall Short of the Law

The continuous growth in use of video surveillance means new challenges for data storage, and as the role of CCTV grows increasingly important, it’s critical to manage and protect in the correct way.

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